Backdoor Roth IRAs have emerged as a strategic tool for high-income earners looking to maximize their retirement savings.  Roth IRAs can be essential to retirement preparation, but only up to certain income levels ($161,000 in 2024). You become ineligible once you exceed the Modified Adjusted Gross Income limit.  Once you’ve hit the income ceiling for […] Read more “What is the Back Door Roth?”

The clock is ticking on Section 199A of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—the Qualified Business Income Deduction. Since its inception, this provision has significantly impacted small business owners and entrepreneurs.  With the deduction set to expire at the end of 2025, understanding its implications and planning for the future is crucial. This […] Read more “Section 199A: Everything You Need to Know About the Qualified Business Income Deduction”

Employee compensation is a critical aspect of any company’s strategy, and stock options play a significant role in attracting and retaining top talent. By offering employees a stake in the company’s success, businesses can align the interests of their workforce with their own long-term goals.  Two primary types of stock options are Incentive Stock Options […] Read more “ISO vs NSO: Everything Your Company Needs to Know”

Starting a business is an exhilarating journey, filled with dreams of success and innovation. However, navigating the financial landscape can be daunting. Choosing the right accounting services is crucial for ensuring the financial health and success of your startup long-term. This guide will help you understand how to evaluate accounting services to best meet your […] Read more “How to Evaluate Accounting Services for Startups”

No matter the business, a firm understanding of your company’s financial metrics is a must. But it doesn’t stop there. You also have to effectively communicate these metrics and what they mean for your company to both investors and potential investors.  Among these metrics, we will look specifically at two today that stand out as […] Read more “Non-GAAP Accounting Metrics: ARR and MRR”

In business, due diligence is a critical phase when each of a company’s documents and records are scrutinized. This process plays an important part in mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising when determining the worthiness and risk of a deal.  However, this phase can be daunting and is often marked by various challenges for companies, particularly when […] Read more “Why Companies Need to Have a Data Room”

In the realm of business finance, each and every transaction is significant, not just for the immediate financial health of the company, but also for its long-term stability and compliance with laws and regulations.  As a business owner, you are responsible for maintaining financial integrity by meticulously tracking receipts and bills for every transaction that […] Read more “The Importance of Matching Receipts and Bills for Every Transaction”

A budget is an essential financial tool for your business, but creating an actionable budget is often difficult. Many business owners create a budget at the start of the year–only to stray from it within a few months. This article will go over some tips and tricks for creating a business budget that you can […] Read more “How to Create Your Budget So You’ll Actually Use It”

As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves at that time of year again – the time to complete your year-end review.  Your year-end review is more than just a reflection on the past year; if done correctly, it will also serve as a roadmap for your business to follow in the year ahead. […] Read more “What to Look for During a 2023 Year-End Review”

I’ve always had an interest in investments. Whether it’s in the form of stocks, a 401k, certificates of deposit, or any other investment vehicle, I firmly believe the key to preparing for your future is investing early.  With that being said, I feel there is a significant lack of education on the topic. So, I’ve […] Read more “Invest Early to Jumpstart Your Financial Journey”

If your business needs financial management or other financial services, then CFO advisory services may be worth looking into.  For businesses today, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved beyond a traditional financial manager. A CFO not only oversees traditional financial operations, but also helps to guide the direction of the company […] Read more “Does Your Business Need CFO Advisory Services?”

Not only is preparing a budget important for your business, but it is also imperative that your business regularly monitors and analyzes your budget to actual results.  The results of this report give you the insight you need to make important budget changes when and where they are needed. The ability to pivot quickly based […] Read more “How to Analyze Your Budget to Actual Results”