Kiplinger on Tax Audits

This article on Tax Audits is written by Kiplinger

Taylor AlvaMay 3, 2018

IRS Scams: How to Spot Them and Report Them

If you're getting hounded by calls, emails or letters from the IRS, how do you know they're legit? Here are some warning signs of scams to watch out for.

Taylor AlvaMay 1, 2018

Intellectual Property Separation

This blog will discuss the importance of isolating your intellectual property into a separate entity to enhance value and mitigate risk. It will also discuss the importance of setting up separate entity structures to achieve your targeted goals and objectives. In most cases value should be separated with specifically defined revenue streams. The overall business structure established by the entrepreneur can assist with measuring value and timely accountability.

Taylor AlvaApril 30, 2018

Quantify This

Do you want to really know the effects of your actions on your financial future? All activities can be quantified like hitting a light switch, and then the room lights up. If you quantify your numbers the information received is like turning on the lights. You are no longer in the shadows wondering what is really going on in your business.

Taylor AlvaApril 26, 2018

Quarterly Close Process for Entrepreneurs

Cooper CPA Group would like to announce a new business offering for entrepreneurs that will be similar to controllership, but less invasive.

Taylor AlvaApril 24, 2018

Quantifying Marketing Dollars Spent

Have Marketing Dollars left your Business account every month? Make sure you are tracking them effectively! This blog is about gaining an understanding of your marketing and advertising dollars spent and how they can be properly tracked through your financial information. You should have a good understanding of how much you are spending and how it impacts your bottom line.

Taylor AlvaApril 23, 2018

Looking under the hood of the financial data

It is always good to know if there are any areas that need improvement within your company that can help you with your financial future. The financial records can be utilized to navigate your company. At Cooper CPA Group we offer a service called “Looking under the Hood”. The following knowledge could be gained through this process.

Taylor AlvaApril 19, 2018

Controllership Consulting

It is stated that if you want a large company then you should act like a large company. What does this mean? It doesn’t mean you should start spending money on everything as a large business but there are several areas that need to be adjusted.

Finance, AccountingTaylor AlvaApril 17, 2018Controllership

2018 Tax Act: Business Taxes- Domestic Production Deduction

This is an overview of Domestic Production Deduction for Business Taxes, for the 2018 Tax Law.

Tax LawTaylor AlvaApril 12, 2018Tax, tax reform

What Is the Importance of a Company's Financial Statements?: Review "Study"

This is a hot topic around our office. As a CPA practice we believe that you should have a defined close process at the end of each month. We treat the firm like a client!All accounts are reconciled and analyzed at each month ended.

FinanceTaylor AlvaApril 11, 2018Finance, CPA

2018 Tax Act: Business Taxes- Entertainment

This is an overview of the Entertainment for Business Taxes, for the 2018 Tax Law.

Tax LawTaylor AlvaApril 10, 2018tax reform, Tax

2018 Tax Act: Business Taxes- Like-Kind Exchanges

This is an overview of Like-Kind Exchanges for Business Taxes, for the 2018 Tax Law.

Tax LawTaylor AlvaApril 5, 2018Tax, tax reform

Understanding your financial data

This blog is specifically geared for teaching an entrepreneur how they should gain a better understanding of their financial information. The decision making process can be greatly enhanced by using your balance sheet, income statement, and underlying financial data. You can pivot more promptly, that can create a positive financial impact. Using financial data will assist you with changing your business direction, increase revenue streams, and allow you to learn how to analyze your expenses to increase your bottom line.

Taylor AlvaApril 4, 2018

2018 Tax Act: Business Taxes- Net Operating Carry back

This is an overview of Net Operating Carryback for Business Taxes, for the 2018 Tax Law.

Tax LawTaylor AlvaApril 3, 2018Tax, tax reform

What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?: Study "Review"

It is always good to know if you need improvement or something that can help you with your financial future. The financial records can be utilized to navigate your company. The following knowledge could be gained through this process.

FinanceTaylor AlvaMarch 29, 2018Finance, CPA

How To Kickstart Your Company's Growth Process: Study "Review"

This article has some good tips on steps you should take to increase your opportunity for a successful outcome. Internal growth is critical to allow for strong external growth of a business venture.

Finance, BusinessTaylor AlvaMarch 28, 2018Growth, Business, small business