Small to midsize businesses might assume hackers won’t bother with them. But construction companies of any size are indeed a prime target for cybercriminals. In fact, construction was the top industry hit by ransomware attacks between 2020 and 2021, according to a report by NordLocker. The encryption software firm analyzed 1,200 companies across 35 industries […]
Category: Internal Control
Tax considerations when adding a new partner at your business
Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are planning to admit a new partner. The new partner will acquire a one-third interest in the partnership by making a cash contribution to it. Let’s further assume that your bases in your partnership interests are […]
Management Letters: Follow Up On Your Auditor’s Recommendations
Maintaining the status quo in today’s volatile marketplace can be risky. To succeed, businesses need to “level up” by being proactive and adaptable. But some managers may be unsure where to start or they’re simply out of new ideas. Fortunately, when audited financial statements are delivered, they’re accompanied by a management letter that suggests ways […]
Deciding Between Cash And Accrual Accounting Methods
Small businesses may start off using the cash-basis method of accounting. But many eventually convert to accrual-basis reporting to conform with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Which method is right for you? Cash method Under the cash method, companies recognize revenue as customers pay invoices and expenses when they pay bills. As a result, […]
Timing Counts: Reporting Subsequent Events
Major events or transactions — such as a natural disaster, a cyberattack, a regulatory change or the loss of a large business contract — may happen after the reporting period ends but before financial statements are finalized. The decision of whether to report these so-called “subsequent events” is one of the gray areas in financial […]