Destiny Flood
Helping Clients Get Audit-Ready: How Advisory Team Supports Auditors
AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO Practice Helps Make Audits Smoother and More Efficient As year-end approaches, many finance teams and their external auditors navigate the season’s challenges with a shared goal: ensuring financials are audit ready. Disorganized records, such as missing invoices and agreements, or unreconciled general ledgers can add unnecessary complexity to this […]
The Hidden Costs of Selling a Business Without a Plan
In this article: Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions owners face, with implications that reach far beyond the transaction itself. A lack of strategic planning could mean leaving value on the table or overlooking critical opportunities. To ensure the sale supports your financial and personal goals, careful preparation and guidance […]
Accurate Forecasting Matters for Business Growth
Budgeting and forecasting are critical components of financial planning, each serving its own distinct purpose. A budget establishes the financial framework for the year, providing a static benchmark against which performance is measured. But budgeting, while essential, is only half the equation. Cash forecasting completes the picture, offering a dynamic, real-time view of financial health […]
IRS Delays $600 Threshold Changes for Form 1099-K Reporting
The IRS recently announced a delay in the implementation of the $600 threshold for Form 1099-K reporting. This rule, which would have required third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) to report aggregate payments greater than $600, was initially set to go into effect in 2024. However, the IRS has pushed back this requirement to give businesses more […]
Maximize Your Business Sale Value: Why Accurate Financials Matter
In this article: Businesses considering a sale, merger, Unsolicited Friendly Offer (UFO), or even a partial sale in exchange for a significant outside investment typically hear one piece of advice: Ensure your books are in order. Clean, accurate, and up-to-date financial records are essential for transaction success, particularly as prospective buyers or investors demand greater […]
Navigate Finance Team Disruptions and Ensure Continuity
An abrupt change or turnover in the finance function requires a swift and strategic response. Losing a key figure in the department, for example, may leave your company vulnerable, creating an immediate need for financial oversight and leadership. Similarly, rapid or substantial growth can heighten operational complexity, demanding immediate attention. Beyond sudden disruptions, other situations […]
Optimize Q4 Budget Planning
In this article: During the fourth quarter, it is critical that organizations evaluate financial performance, finalize plans, and set priorities for the year ahead. It is a time to refine budgets, align strategies with goals, and prepare for challenges while building a foundation for success. The Q4 budgeting process ensures resources are allocated effectively, key […]
Top Takeaways From Our 2024 Business Tax Planning Webinar
In this article: Tax planning is an essential part of business strategy, especially as we approach year-end. During AAFCPAs’ recent Business Tax Planning webinar (October 2024), speakers discussed topics that affect U.S. privately held businesses across federal, state, and international tax landscapes. This session highlighted credits, deductions, compliance challenges, and strategies that could benefit businesses […]
1099 Reporting: Key Deadlines and Requirements for 2024
In this article: 1099 Reporting Requirements AAFCPAs reminds clients that payments exceeding $600 made to non-employees, including contractors and other service providers, must be reported to the IRS using Forms 1099. If your business hired consultants in 2024, paid dividends, or managed a complex debt structure involving independent contractors, you may face penalties if 1099 […]