Category Archives: Debt & Loan Management

Deductible Expenses with PPP Loans & the 2nd Round of PPP Loans

By Rolf Neuweiler 01-04-2021

The US Congress rules that expenses covered by PPP loans are tax-deductible; second round of PPP loans have simplified application for loans under $150k. Expenses With PPP Money Are Tax Deductible Out of the window now: all IRS rules about not allowing deducting expenses with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans on tax returns. New rules […]

PPP loan increases businesses taxable income, by Rolf Neuweiler, a2zCFO, (925) 216-5058 or email: rolf@a2zCFO.com

PPP Loans Affect 2020 Business Taxes

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By Rolf Neuweiler 11-15-2020

Though the forgiven portion of a PPP loan is non-taxable, taxable income is also higher since payroll and other expenses are not deductible. The US Federal government doled out more than $500 billion forgivable PPP loans under the CARES Act to small businesses in order to help keep employees on payroll and pay for rent […]

dollars and calculator with plus red button, used for an article about Pay Check Protection SBA loans due to Covid-19 for small businesses, written by Rolf Neuweiler, consulting CFO at www.a2zCFO.com

PPP Loans’ New & Better Terms, – 6 days left to apply!

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By Rolf Neuweiler 06-22-2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program is scheduled to end June 30, 2020. The new PPP legislation has changed the Paycheck Protection Program Loan to make it easier to qualify for forgiveness up to 100%: You now have up to a 24-week Covered Period (previously 8 weeks) to spend loan funds starting the date […]

Covid-19 and re-assessing financial health of a business, used on a blog article by Rolf Neuweiler, consulting CFO of a2zCFO, LLC., about balance sheet and income statement, Please call me (925) 216-5058 or email: rolf@a2zCFO.com

Time to re-assess your company’s financial health

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By Rolf Neuweiler 05-01-2020

As our economy is going through dramatic changes due to Covid-19, it is time to re-examine your company’s balance sheet and income statement to make adjustments or even changes in direction in order to survive and thrive. This article addresses what you need to do in this regard, following my last blog where I talked […]

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A Crisis Calls for Changing Financial Budget and Business Plans

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By Rolf Neuweiler 04-28-2020

The world today is very different than it was 6 weeks ago. Before the Covid-19 lockdown, the U.S. economy was strong, the bull market was high, and unemployment was low. As our economy is slowly and gradually opening up, we are facing unprecedented unemployment, business closures, large numbers of people working from home, and many […]

Good bookkeeping & accounting practices help avoid financial and management pitfalls for a growing small business, Rolf Neuweiler, A2ZCFO (image: money pitfall)

Financial and Management Pitfalls for a Growing Small Business – Part 1 of 2

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By Rolf Neuweiler 01-29-2019

Part 1 of 2: PITFALLS FOR A GROWING SMALL BUSINESS In January 2019, I talked about financial and management pitfalls for growing small businesses at a professional networking group meeting. Here in Part 1 of the two parts, we first focus on each potential pitfall related to lacking strategic goals and skills. In Part 2 […]

Cash flow can be mitigated with finance solutions, lines of credit, & non-financing improvement of management systems. Rolf Neuweiler, A2ZCFO (image:chalkboard)

Cash Flow Problems and Solutions for Startups and Small Businesses (3rd of 3 parts)

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By Rolf Neuweiler 10-27-2018

This is the last of three parts about cash flow problems and solutions for small businesses. In Parts 1 and Part 2, we discussed seven preventive strategies for all businesses: 1.) Get accounting books organized. 2.) Use a cash-flow budget. 3.) Get customers to pay quickly. 4.) Rein-in unnecessary spending and stay alert to potential […]

Cash Flow Problems and Solutions for Startups and Small Businesses (2nd of 3 parts)

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By Rolf Neuweiler 10-02-2018

This is the second of three blogs about cash flow problems and solutions, particularly relevant to startups, and also for small businesses. In Part 1, we discussed the first three of seven preventive strategies for all businesses: 1.) Get accounting books organized. 2.) Use a cash-flow budget. 3.) Get customers to pay quickly. Here in […]

Common Accounting Pitfalls for Small Businesses

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By Rolf Neuweiler 07-24-2018

Common Accounting Pitfalls & Solutions for Small Businesses About 28 percent of companies go bankrupt due to problems with a company’s financial structure, according to a study undertaken by the Small Business Administration. Good bookkeeping and accounting practices not only can avoid many problems to make it easy for tax filings, new loans, and pitching […]

Birth of A2ZCFO

Consulting Debt & Loan Management

By Rolf Neuweiler 05-26-2017

Announcing the birth of a2z CFO! With great pride, delight, and gratitude, I am introducing you to a2z CFO, a consulting CFO firm serving small to medium sized businesses, family offices, and non-profit organizations. I am Rolf Neuweiler, founder and principal consultant. With 30 years of financial experience, including Chief Financial Officer and Controller responsibilities, […]