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The Financial Services of a Dallas CPA Firm

The Startup Magazine

Becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elevates a person’s standing among business contacts and peers in the accounting industry and clients and regulatory authorities. A CPA must have completed a certain amount of required coursework, pass a challenging exam consisting of four parts, and agree to abide by a code of ethics.

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Revenue Recognition’s Effect On M&A

YoungUpstarts

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. Understanding these changes is critical for companies looking to successfully navigate the landscape of M&A in the future.

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Business Prenup: What To Do Before You Start A Company With A Partner

YoungUpstarts

A CPA provides input on tax structure and metrics, and assists with due diligence related to your industry. You need to ask questions and perform due diligence before you invest substantial time and money. Think about your employee and ownership hats. Must you wear both simultaneously? Ask tough questions.

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Remote Tax Prep vs. Traditional Tax Services: Which One is Right for You?

The Startup Magazine

Traditional Tax Services Traditional tax services often involve hiring a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or tax professional. Even if you have unique sources of income, such as dividends or capital gains from selling assets, a CPA can guide you correctly. These experts sit down with you, face-to-face, to go through your taxes.

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Exploring Tax Strategies For Small Businesses: Insights Inspired By Troy Renkemeyer’s Experiences

The Startup Magazine

Maintaining diligent records is paramount to ensuring these deductions are accurately captured and substantiated in the event of an audit. Implementing a system for regular review and categorization of expenses can simplify tax preparation and bolster your business’s financial health.

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6 “Shark Tank” Questions Every Business Owner Should Be Able To Answer

YoungUpstarts

By Richard Weinberger, PhD, CPA, CEO of the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants and author of “ Propel Your Small Business to Success: Accelerated Actions to Maximize Profit “ If you had to stand before the shark investors in ABC’s “Shark Tank,” would you get stumped by their questions?

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5 Biggest Mistakes in Healthcare Staffing by Susanne Mariga, CPA

Mike Michalowicz

Bonus … Failing to change when things just aren’t working … Susanne Mariga, CPA, Certified Profit First Professional and Managing Member of Mariga CPA PLLC. We are afraid to raise our prices due to the fear of loss of a long-time client. Over time doing the “right thing” builds credibility.

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