Please register for this webinar at 10am, May 6, 2020, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qm_i3nBATFqj8zarRVPN9Q America Is Going Back to Work – Will Your Company Be Ready? Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Microsoft (Outlook) Topic: Going Back To Work Post-COVID-19 Description: America is going back to work. The question is, will your company be ready? Industry executives from Sales Management,…
Lafayette Professionals Group Meeting May 1st, 2019, 5:30pm
One thing is certain … CHANGE! Change is always happening; but now with more velocity than ever. We invite you to learn about changes in the law, fraud protection and the local and national economy at a presentation hosted by Mechanics Bank and Lafayette Professionals Group. Changes Join us at Mechanics Bank, 3640 Mt. Diablo…
Personal financial budgeting
We all have heard these: “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Save money for a rainy day.” “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” However, about ⅔ of Americans do not budget. Many live paycheck to paycheck. Financial stress often spills into relationships and family life. Budgeting is about intentional spending and mindful living. Budgeting…
New Tax Law – Are “Meals” and “Entertainment” Still Deductible?
In the tax reform bill Congress approved last December, entertainment, amusement, or recreation or any expenses with respect to such a facility do not qualify for a tax deduction. Where does this leave “meals”? I have received many questions asking if meals are still deductible. Companies’ Holiday Parties: 100% Deductible Employee Only / Holiday Parties…
CFOs & CPAs Work in Synergy to Optimize Tax Strategies and Savings
Maximizing tax savings for a company and its owner requires teamwork between both its CFO and CPA, each contributing different perspectives, skills, and functions. However, many business owners believe that they do not need a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) when they have a tax CPA. There is good reason for this confusion as some CFOs…
How to Convert Accounting Systems Successfully – Steps, Precautions, and Preparation
As with all business systems, accounting software and systems become outdated and inappropriate for a company’s growing needs. There is always a great deal of excitement and anxiety when implementing a new accounting package. Throughout my career I have been involved with many system conversions. Time and time again these conversions often seem to be…