Posts Tagged ‘Accounting’
Get Interested
This article was written to help understand what the changing interest rates mean. The Federal Reserve Board has the power to change interest rates and uses this power to affect consumer spending. When interest rates are low, borrowers are more likely to take out a loan to make big purchases. Borrowers get to keep more…
Read MoreTop 25 Litigation Support Accounting Firms List in 2016
Moore, Ellrich and Neal, P.A. is proud to be included in this year’s Top 25 Litigation Support Accounting Firms List presented by South Florida Business Journal!
Read MoreThe Steps to Become a CPA
The title of a certified public accountant, or CPA, is one that many view as having a great deal of competence, experience, and being a trusted business advisor. This is due to the fact that becoming a licensed CPA requires the individual to possess these characteristics. There are 3 essential steps to become a licensed…
Read MoreFBAR Filing
Do you know your filing obligations if you have a foreign bank account? Most people don’t, and we are here to help! The law of the land has always obligated United States citizens and residents to declare and pay tax on their worldwide income, regardless of where those earnings originated. Some taxpayers attempt to avoid…
Read MoreFlorida State University’s Top Ranking Accounting Program
In recent years, Florida State University’s accounting program has consistently ranked among the top in the country. With a dedicated staff of professors who are experts in their respective fields, students have a wealth of knowledge available to them in the classroom. However, in order to progress beyond concepts and ideas, real world experiences in…
Read MoreValuation of Closely Held Family Businesses
Introduction Family businesses are often the largest assets of the business owner. Shareholder disputes, divorces, estate partitions, etc. can lead to a need for an experienced appraiser to perform an impartial value of the business. Valuing closely held businesses can be more challenging than meets the eye. Just because a business is smaller does not…
Read MoreWhy Do I need a Forensic Accountant for my Divorce?
Forensic accounting plays a critical role in the preparation and examination of financial records and statements. Combining all facets of accounting, investigating, and auditing, forensic accountants are tasked with the responsibly to deliver an accounting analysis suitable for court. The specialized skillset of a forensic accountant has led to their place in the modern day…
Read MoreThe Use and Misuse of QuickBooks in Small Businesses
Prepackaged Accounting Software for general consumption has come a long way in the last 20 years. One of the top selling accounting software packages is Intuit’s QuickBooks. QuickBooks was released in 1994 as a “double entry” accounting software. It quickly became the most popular prepackaged accounting software for small to medium sized businesses and still…
Read MoreEmployee Fraud in Small Business
In today’s times, fraud is becoming more prevalent, especially in small business. Owners of many small businesses don’t think fraud is something that can happen to them, however employee fraud should be one of their major concerns. Unfortunately, employee fraud is not uncommon and it is usually an employee you would least suspect. Fraud can…
Read MoreSearching For Undisclosed Assets During a Divorce
The divorce process is a very emotional time for both parties involved and oftentimes can lead to doubts regarding the integrity of your spouse. Hidden assets are a very common concern among individuals who are going through a divorce. Usually, the spouse who had very limited and/or no previous knowledge of the parties’ finances during…
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