With more than 26 years in public accounting, Shawn Brubaker, CPA, helps business owners make confident financial decisions at every stage of growth. He is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience guiding clients through the business sale process, with a strong focus on tax-efficient exit strategies. Shawn is known for combining technical expertise with practical, real-world advice tailored to each client’s goals.
If every small business owner had a crystal ball to predict the future, making business decisions would be a piece of cake. There would be no need to analyze financial statements or seek professional guidance. All the answers would be right there, gazing back at us through the curved glass. Though in reality, we live …
Financial statements are key tools to understand the financial status of an organization and make sound decisions for the short-term and long-term future.
It is important to explore the difference between exempt and non-exempt employment status as it impacts the taxes, benefits and incentives your business will pay. Understanding the rules for both classifications will help you build a staff structure that is best for your company.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a compilation of all of your business’s financial transactions at your fingertips? With QuickBooks, an up-to-the-minute look at your chart of accounts is just a click away. Chart of Accounts A chart of accounts is a complete list of your company’s financial accounts in one place. Typically, each account …
For many business owners, tax season is a stressful time. There’s a delicate balance between making sure you receive all possible deductions to optimize your tax bill and going too far and misunderstanding what qualifies as deductible business expenses. Read on to learn how eligible business expenses can save you money when filing your tax …
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As another year is drawing to a close, tax season is just around the corner. To help you get everything in order for the new year, we’re sharing some helpful tips and information to get you organized with year-end planning. Year-End Tax Planning Resources To Consider Invest in retirement accounts Consider investing in an IRA. …
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Find out what’s hot in the sales & use tax world in this one-hour webinar with experts Jason Skrinak, CPA of Pivot Strategic Consulting and Jason Vathis, CPA, CFP of Gift CPAs. Questions Answered: Where are out of state sales subject to sales tax? What is use tax and when is it due? Received a …
When it comes to construction budgets and automotive sales, numbers play a huge role in the success of a business or operation. Accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities are essential aspects of the business to keep up with but they may not be expertises in your wheelhouse. For business owners in these industries who are not prepared …
As a business owner, understanding your company’s finances is a crucial part of growth and success. Without a pulse on your profits and losses, you don’t have a sense of what direction you are heading. So not only do you need to be aware of your P&L’s, but you need to check them regularly to …
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Accounting and bookkeeping are essential aspects of the business to keep up within the fire and emergency services industry but probably aren’t your specialty. When working with an outsourced accountant, it’s crucial to find one who understands the ins and outs of your operation and all that goes into it. So how do you know …
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