Posts Tagged ‘Finance’
Top 13 Reasons You Need a Forensic Accountant
Forensic accountants are required to maintain a specialized skill set of auditing expertise, education, and training. Combining accounting and analytical talents with financial proficiency and a strong moral compass, a forensic accountant plays a critical role in both litigation support and investigations. First and foremost, a forensic accountant must maintain relevant credentials. Through academic measures…
Read MoreFactors in Choosing an Accounting Firm for Your Business
Choosing the right accounting firm can make or break an organization. For small businesses, using accounting software like QuickBooks or Quicken may seem like the logical solution. However, as public and private companies expand, the need for the right accountant or accounting firm becomes indispensable. While every company’s needs are different, far too many organizations…
Read MoreFraud Prevention and Your Business
Fraud is defined as “any intentional act or omission designed to deceive others, resulting in the victim suffering a loss and/or the perpetrator achieving a gain”, based on a report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) entitled Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide. Every organization, regardless of size, is subject…
Read More2017 Tax Filing Season Due Dates
There are several important tax return due date changes to note for 2016 tax returns prepared during the 2017 filing season. These changes were part of the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 and the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act. Effective January 1, 2017, applicable to 2016 tax returns…
Read MoreDo You Want to Sell Your Small Business?
Why do people wish to sell their business? Some reasons include retirement, boredom, partnership dispute, illness, or death. Whatever the reason may be behind desiring to sell a business, the parties involved should follow certain steps in order to properly sell their business. If followed correctly, the business sale will be a smoother process. Performing…
Read MoreUtility Bulls
In May, we briefly covered interest rates and their relationship with utility stocks, especially during an economic downturn. Utility stocks are desirable during these downturns because of low interest rates. Lower rates allow utility companies to invest because of the decreased cost of capital. Investing in infrastructure equals growth for these companies which in turn…
Read MoreThe Increasing Role of the Expert Witness
Testifying in a court case as an expert witness is often critical to the outcome of a lawsuit. Forensic accountants are typically called upon to utilize their accounting, investigative, economic, statistical, and research techniques and then apply them to a legal problem. Digging into a case to analyze, audit, and investigate helps to assess the…
Read MoreGovernor Rick Scott Sends Congratulations to Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A.
Governor Rick Scott sends a congratulatory letter to Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A. to recognize the honor of being named in South Florida Business Journal’s list of top accounting firms. Thank you for this honor!
Read MoreThe Value of Advisory Services for Business Growth
Any business owner understands the daily challenges of operating and growing a business. Expertise in business plan development and management can be found in a variety of ways, however, ascertaining the most effective advisory services for your business can be difficult. From trend analyzation to financial forecasting and from cash management to succession planning, having…
Read More“Will My Lifestyle be the Same Once I Get Divorced?”
Divorce is complicated. At the very heart of a divorce, it becomes a financial game for the spouses involved of “how will I be supported once the divorce is finalized?” Other questions such as “will my standard of living be the same as before?” constantly may run through the parties’ minds. It’s never an easy…
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