With more than 22 years in public accounting, Jamie Harley, CPA, combines deep technical knowledge with hands-on business experience. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and has successfully acquired two CPA firms over the past four years, giving her a unique perspective on mergers, acquisitions, and long-term growth strategies. Jamie’s approach is grounded in practical solutions that support both firm leadership and client success.
Are you considering the idea of acquiring another business in the future? If so, there are some things you should consider before jumping right in. Beyond the obvious things like budgets, services, and employees, you should take a full look at the entirety of acquisitions and mergers. As Acquisition Assistants, Gift CPA supports businesses looking …
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For many businesses, bookkeeping is a responsibility that falls on the entrepreneur’s plate but isn’t really in their desired role. Let’s face it; bookkeeping responsibilities have to happen for a business to grow and operate. But they’re not always fun to do – especially for those who didn’t sign up for the position. If your …
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So you’re thinking about starting a business… congratulations! Along with legally starting your own business comes a lot of exciting decisions and opportunities. While some choices are fun and exciting, others are more strategic and logistic. Filing for your business entity type is one of the decisions that require a little more thought and a …
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As a business in the food industry, accounting and bookkeeping are a major part of your operation but probably aren’t your specialty. It’s important to work with an outsourced accountant who understands the ins and outs of your business and all that goes into it. So how do you know which one is the right …
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In-kind donations are a vital component of running any nonprofit organization and furthering its vision. Whether you’ve been at it for years or are just starting out, it’s crucial to evaluate and record your in-kind donations accurately and uniformly to make your life easier down the road. When tax season inevitably creeps up on you …
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1. QuickBooks for bookkeeping QuickBooks is a great tool for managing your business accounting and sending out invoices. Depending on the QuickBooks version you use, you can do everything from invoicing and generating reports to running your team’s payroll. If you’re unsure of which QuickBooks option is right for your needs, check out our resource …
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Your business is ready to start accepting payments and dedicate business accounts specifically to that income. Congratulations! Now what? We recommend QuickBooks for many of our clients and friends looking to manage cash flow online and simplify account reporting. QuickBooks is an accounting software tool with products perfect for small to medium-sized businesses. It allows …
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2020 was quite a year, to say the least. With new business strategies and continuous adaptation a constant throughout the past twelve months, filing taxes in 2021 may prove to be more than you bargained for. If you don’t usually love filing your business taxes, this may be the year to consider hiring an outsourced …
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As the coronavirus pandemic is increasing in intensity across the country, it is important for businesses to not lose sight of the options available to them to help manage operations in this rapidly changing environment. The most notable changes were delivered within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress this …
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Ways to save money on overhead to sustain your business through the financial crisis The past year and a half has been difficult for businesses as we have all worked to manage through uncharted territory. For businesses that have so far managed to remain operating, it may now be time to look for additional options …
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