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Cost Cutting Efforts For 2022
There are two ways for a business to stay out of the red. One is to do everything it can to increase sales. The other is to reduce costs. All business owners want to make money, but sometimes they are doing it the wrong way. For one, they are spending too much money, and often unnecessarily. A Business Insider reportsays 82% of businesses shutter due to cash flow problems. Let’s face it, 2022 will still be a very challenging year for everyone. It will probably take a couple more years before the situation gets back to pre-pandemic levels. That is
Accounting Trends For 2022
I. Accounting outsourcing services' impact on small companies II. How can outsourced accounting help businesses III. Other accounting trends for 2021 IV. Key takeaway An essential aspect of any organization is perhaps the cash that comes in and the cash that goes out every single day. That is why accounting, though overlooked most of the time, is one of the most important processes when running a business. That makes accountants one of the most indispensable assets of a company. For that reason, accountants need to be aware of the latest accounting trends. Accountants and bookkeepers constantly have the future on
Accounting NEWS 2022
Here are some of the latest and hottest news in the accounting industry today. The IRS's Somber Predictions for the 2022 Tax Filing Season Not long ago, the Internal Revenue Service appeared to be on the mend (IRS). With Democrats in control of Congress and the Presidency, it appeared as though budgeting for the IRS was on the rise after years of decrease. President Trump's tax proposals included a promise to generate income by providing the IRS with an additional $80 billion to expand its enforcement efforts. The IRS was looking to expand its auditing staff. However, the IRS has
Google My Biz - The Top Way Clients Are Finding Your Business
Several companies create a Google company listing to increase their exposure on Google, also known as a Business Profile. If you are a business owner, you might not know that creating a Business Profile does not grant you control over it. You will need some management and editing skills if you want your Business Profile to be an efficient Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and lead generation tool. I. What is a Business Profile? Your Google company page is referred to as your Business Profile by Google. Both Google and Google Maps search local results have Business Profiles. Adding a location
2021 Accounting Standard Updates
Accounting is both an art and a science, but it may not be considered an exact science since it is constantly evolving. Because of its importance in the decision-making process of every business, accounting standards are constantly improved and updated. Organizations need to sustain an awareness of these updates, find out what is effective and what is soon to come in the industry. This is to ensure that accounting continues to comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Meanwhile, the Financial Standards Accounting Board, or FASB, continues to work with users of financial statements and other stakeholders to make
Accounting Trends For 2021
An essential aspect of any organization is perhaps the cash that comes in and the cash that goes out every single day. That is why accounting, though overlooked most of the time, is one of the most important processes when running a business. That makes accountants one of the most indispensable assets of a company. For that reason, accountants need to be aware of the latest accounting trends. Accountants and bookkeepers constantly have the future on their minds. Clients demand more from the profession, plus the competition is as stiff as ever. Meanwhile, business owners also need to be up-to-date
The 5G Revolution - How This Will Affect Businesses in 2021
The buzz about 5G has been slowly building for a few years, and it seems like everyone is raving about its potential. While it is true that its full implementation is moving at a snail’s pace, it is finally here and is spreading quickly across the planet like wildfire. Business experts, as well as techies, are excited about the full potential of 5G. Not only will it have numerous benefits for their devices, but it will also upgrade the way people do business. What is 5G? Fifth-generation mobile network has been simply termed 5G. It is the latest global wireless
Top 15 Small Business Opportunities For 2021
What have we learned after a year of great difficulties and economic upheaval? We all want to know more about what small businesses have learned from the past and how we will implement those lessons in the future The biggest problem in 2020 was not COVID; it was the chaos that COVID generated. We also saw civil unrest, explosions, hurricanes, and a turbulent political climate. This turbulence has made it challenging for companies to foresee what will happen next, and uncertainty is difficult and makes people wary. Despite the uncertainty, many companies performed better than expected. Many small businesses succeeded
Current Challenges Facing Accountants
The way people run their businesses continues to change over the years, and as this happens, so does the need for accounting to evolve. Accountants face a long list of issues, and it is essential to focus on ways to eliminate them. Still, despite the improvements made in the past, the accounting industry faces many more challenges ahead. New developments in technology require that accountants expand their skills and service offerings to provide more consulting services. Also, professionals are adapting to the considerable changes brought about by the SECURE Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. They
Use Accounting Checks To Diagnose The Health Of Your Business
Running a business can be overwhelming, but that does not mean you should lose sight of your financial results. After all, it is not just passion and ideas that drive your business. Money is the fuel that keeps it going. Believe it or not, one of the things business owners tend to overlook is the financial health of their company. It is pretty understandable, as entrepreneurs usually focus on things they do best and are passionate about. If you are an entrepreneur, you need to know how your business is performing for several reasons. Getting a clear picture of your
The Costs Of In-House vs Outsourced Accounting
Businesses are involved in various daily activities, among which is accounting. Simply put, organizations cannot operate successfully without an accounting staff. The question is whether to hire the team in-house or outsource the work. A business needs help from a qualified and experienced auditor or accountant so that all financial undertakings of the company are monitored and checked. That way, the company can accurately track sales and operating expenses to obtain benefits that contribute to its success. The accountant records all income and expenses and can even offer insights to help increase the company's sales and reduce costs. However, having
The Top BPO Trends in 2021
Among the few industries that continued to thrive during the pandemic is Business Outsource Processing. While multinational companies tried to cut down on costs by eliminating unnecessary spending, they continued to invest in outsourcing. This continued growth is a testament to how companies perceive the value provided by the BPO sector. As BPO companies continue to grow, advance, and evolve, we still see several challenges these companies need to adapt to so that they can maintain their success. Even though we are almost through with the first quarter of the year, people still wonder what the year 2021 holds for
Minimizing the Risks Associated with BPO Outsourcing
Business Process Outsourcing, or BPO, is expanding at an accelerated rate each year and exhibits no signs of slowing. Although some companies have doubts, it has not stopped the progress of outsourcing; specifically offshore outsourcing. The present era of international economic competition is fierce, and the need for advanced customer service experiences and other back-office solutions continues to pick up. Consumers from all over now expect excellent service at every step in the buyer’s journey, and one false move by a particular company may result in its downfall. Outsourcing helps businesses deal with many of these challenges as it provides
How to Know it is Time to Outsource your Accounting
It seems like an annual ritual for business owners to panic about clearing the accounting and bookkeeping tasks that have stacked up on their desks each time the tax season approaches. If this sounds like you, then why not opt for accounting outsourcing to deal with these issues with ease? Accounting is an important matter that must be managed by people who have technical proficiency in handling the accounting and financial issues for a company. Recognizing this reality, more and more business establishments hand their accounting process to third-party organizations. However, simply undertaking accounting outsourcing will not serve your purpose
Why is the Philippines The Best Place for BPO?
In this article, we will take a closer look at the BPO sector, and how its close relationship with Filipinos has spun a multibillion-dollar industry. Among the many things, the Philippines is renowned for being the Business Process Outsourcing capital of the world. Even in the age of the internet, many have still not heard of this small country in Southeast Asia. That is why people are asking, “is the Philippines the best place to establish a BPO company?” Companies like Accenture, Emerson, Sykes Enterprises, and a host of others have called the Philippines their home for more than a
Accounting Pain Points To Avoid
Surprisingly, even accounting firms that are supposed to be the experts in their field, can be inefficient when it comes to their own accounting practices. Finding a solution to these problems begins by identifying and acknowledging the pain points in accounting practices. Accounting principles are the primary assumptions, rules of operation, and essential characteristics that make up the groundwork for the development of accounting financial statements. And the resulting financial statements are the written records that represent the financial activities and health of an enterprise. Accountants’ responsibilities are great and include the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis, and presentation of a
Bookkeeper and Accountant Shortage Solution? Outsourcing
There seems to be a shortage of accountants and bookkeepers. In this day and age of automation, you would think otherwise. What is the solution? It is getting harder to find quality accountants as most millennials and Gen Z’ers would rather take courses in data science, digital marketing, and information technology. Most Baby Boomers who are still active in the workforce - people who were born between 1946 and 1964 - are retiring. Companies of all shapes and sizes are now being forced to address staffing to keep their business running smoothly. But, as they scramble to fill in positions
The Difference Between Comprehensive/ Aggressive Accounting vs. Creative Accounting
Accounting principles are the basic premises, policies of operation, and fundamental components that lay the groundwork for the development of financial statements. These principles are indispensable when drawing up an earnings report, just as the rules of a football game make the sport possible in the first place. Accounting principles are the glue that holds together the accounting process. For accounting to be useful, accountants need to provide dependable and practical information. The information must be prepared on time, predictably, and able to give meaningful feedback for it to be practical. It must also be consistent, serve a utilitarian need,
Why Outsource Back Office Services?
Today, companies of all sizes work to become more efficient by paying an outsourcing company to handle a part of their operations, specifically their back-office functions. We often hear about outsourcing and how companies have come to embrace it when it comes to running their business. Not to over-romanticize it, but outsourcing allows people from all over the world to work together to achieve a specific objective. While giant companies like Nike and Toyota have always outsourced much of their labor, it was the data processing sector that first hired third-party companies to perform administrative tasks. With more management teams
Why You Need To Evaluate Your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accurately measuring and evaluating KPIs is crucial to the success of your company. Let’s review how you and your organization can take advantage of KPIs to grow your business. Today’s management and sales teams must rely on Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, to make decisions and run their teams effectively. Sales teams are specifically crunched for time and demand quick and easy ways to evaluate large volumes of data. Interpreting data is vital for scaling your sales team, increasing revenue, and crushing the competition. The key here is to track the right types of data and weed out the wrong
Cost Cutting Efforts for 2021
There are two ways for a business to stay out of the red. One is to do everything it can to increase sales. The other is to reduce costs. All business owners want to make money, but sometimes they are doing it the wrong way. For one, they are spending too much money, and often unnecessarily. A Business Insider report says 82% of businesses shutter due to cash flow problems. Let’s face it, 2021 will still be a very challenging year for everyone. It will probably take a couple more years before the situation gets back to pre-pandemic levels. That