Understanding and Combating Payments and Occupational Fraud

Accounting, Accounting Technology, Fraud / Nikki Smith

Understanding and Combating Payments and Occupational Fraud Fraud in financial transactions is a constantly evolving threat to companies worldwide. The Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) provide informational reports that offer important insights into payment fraud and occupational fraud. The latest data highlights the persistence and evolution of […]

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What is Month End Close?

Accounting / Laura Redmond

What is Month End Close and Why Is It Important? You’ve heard the term “month end close,” but what is month end close? How does it help your business and is it even important? A month end close offers you: Clear, accurate financial information Peace of mind if you’re audited Better decision-making Easier tax filing

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6 Questions to Ask a CFO in a Meeting

Controller / Laura Redmond

6 Questions to Ask a CFO in a Meeting Making the decision to hire a virtual CFO can improve cash flow, allow you to rely on an expert for advice on hiring new staff and increase the value of your business. But if you don’t know the right questions to ask a CFO, you can’t

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The Real Threats of Check and Email Fraud

Fraud / Nikki Smith

The Real Threats of Check and Email Fraud In previous blog posts we’ve covered the threats posed by fraud, stark realities that can cause significant financial damage if not handled swiftly and with the right tools. Two common forms of these threats are check fraud and email fraud, both of which can exploit vulnerabilities in

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The Importance of Internal Controls for Accounting in Business

Accounting / Nikki Smith

The Importance of Internal Controls for Accounting in Business Fraud affects businesses of all sizes, with potential losses running into the millions. To protect your business against these risks, internal fraud controls within accounting are essential. These controls not only protect a company’s financial assets but also ensure compliance with regulations, appease investors, and maintain

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4 Best Accounting Software for Startups

Accounting Technology, Cloud-based accounting software / Laura Redmond

4 Best Accounting Software for Startups What’s the one thing every business needs to succeed? Capital. Over 82% of companies fail because they experience cash flow problems. Hiring an accountant or CFO can help, but even with those roles covered, you’ll need accounting software as an SMB. We help startups – and businesses of all

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What to Look for When Outsourcing a CFO for Startups

Virtual CFO / Laura Redmond

5 Qualities to Look for in an Outsourced CFO for Startups A CFO for startups can mean the difference between the 90% of promising companies that fail and the 10% that succeed. Rapid expansion, especially when you have a unique MVP that you want to leverage for initial growth, requires swift decision-making in: Finance Human

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Mastering QuickBooks with QBO Training and Resources

QuickBooks Online Features / Nikki Smith

Mastering QuickBooks with QBO Training and Resources We recently published some great tips and tricks when using the Chrome browser with QuickBooks Online, but what about some tips and tricks for QuickBooks itself? If you want to improve your QuickBooks Online knowledge, check out these great resources to up your game! Basic Training You can google

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Tips and Tricks with Chrome for QuickBooks Online, Part 2

Chrome / Nikki Smith

Tips and Tricks with Chrome for QuickBooks Online, Part 2 Welcome back! In our last blog we gave some great tips and shortcuts to maximize your productivity and enhance your experience with Google Chrome, specifically tailored for QuickBooks Online (QBO) users. In Part 1, we covered basic Chrome tips that can enhance your workflow. Here, we’ll

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When to Hire a CFO for Your Tech Startup

Virtual CFO / Laura Redmond

Here’s When to Hire a CFO for Your Startup Tech startups get a lot of attention – just look at OpenAI – and 15% of the U.S. population works at these startups. While some succeed, many will fail. One of the main reasons for 44% of failures is running out of cash flow. Poor financial

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Understanding and Combating Payments and Occupational Fraud

What is Month End Close?

6 Questions to Ask a CFO in a Meeting

The Real Threats of Check and Email Fraud

The Importance of Internal Controls for Accounting in Business

4 Best Accounting Software for Startups

What to Look for When Outsourcing a CFO for Startups

Mastering QuickBooks with QBO Training and Resources

Tips and Tricks with Chrome for QuickBooks Online, Part 2

When to Hire a CFO for Your Tech Startup

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