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2/22/2022

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Keys to a Successful Fractional Accounting Engagement

 
keys to a successful fractional accounting engagement
There is no doubt the US workforce landscape continues to experience significant changes. The business challenges of the last few years have caused many companies to rethink how they can best execute their operating plans. With more and more companies outsourcing their accounting functions, there are a few important things to keep in mind to ensure a beneficial outcome.


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8/25/2021

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Are You Prepared to Manage Cash Flow Next Year?

 
Manage cash flow next year
Written in conjunction with our partners at CFO Selections

​A cash flow shortage is the number one reason why small businesses fail, but even mid-sized and large companies need smart cash flow management to survive and thrive.
Insufficient cash forces companies to make difficult decisions about who is going to get paid and when. Unfortunately, this can lead to vendors and suppliers being paid late, being overdue on rent, even employees waiting on paychecks.

It is not an exaggeration to say that cash is the lifeblood of any business. Not having enough money to pay for expenses can erode business credibility, which leads to:
  • Suppliers refusing to do business
  • Credit card companies increasing interest rates
  • Vendors tightening payment terms
  • Landlords evicting tenants
  • Employees leaving

Ultimately, a company’s potential will be stifled if there is not enough capital to invest in the assets that facilitate growth, and its very existence can be threatened as well.
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So, are you ready to manage cash flow for the coming year? 


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7/20/2021

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Should a Startup Hire an Accountant or Outsource their Accounting?

 
should a startup hire an accountant or outsource
As an accounting recruiting firm and financial services provider, we work with businesses everyday who ask, “Should we hire or outsource our accounting needs?”

This question is especially important for companies in the startup phase because they likely have significant cash flow concerns to consider. However, startups may also have other unique characteristics that make this question more challenging to answer, such as:
  • Interest from outside investors
  • Financing considerations
  • New market development
  • High growth market demands
  • Scalability challenges
  • Patenting needs
  • Family ownership

​While every business will have their own unique needs and challenges, it is generally best for a startup to outsource their accounting activities initially and then hire internally as their needs change. Where does that shift happen? 


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4/30/2021

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Did the Pandemic Make Hiring a Financial Controller a Necessity?

 
is hiring a financial controller necessary
We see a variety of circumstances in our practice at ASP, whether it be outsourced consulting needs, or an organization growing and needing to consider a fulltime resource. Our recruiting efforts are responding to those fulltime needs daily. The pandemic has shifted the business landscape significantly, making strong financial leadership universally important.
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Small companies that previously had their CEO at the helm of financial operations have realized that they need a fulltime controller to oversee their accounting operations and staff. With the increased demands of operating during financially uncertain times, CEOs need to focus on their core role of running the company overall (pivoting and shifting as needed), while entrusting another professional with the financial management of the company.

As a result, hiring a fulltime controller is no longer optional these days with the following business trends occurring:


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3/3/2021

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What is Contingent Recruitment?

 
what is contingent recruitment
​According to recent data, 76% of companies report that attracting well-qualified candidates is their biggest hiring challenge, making recruitment a serious concern for most businesses.

Hiring a recruiting firm is the best way to find top-notch candidates for your open positions. While some recruiting agencies use a retainer model, others use a contingency agreement. How do you decide which approach is best for your needs?

With contingent recruitment, the recruiting agency only gets paid when they find and place a qualified candidate into the role they are hiring for on behalf of their client. Contingency recruiting fees are typically structured as a percentage of the candidate’s first-year base salary and can vary widely from one recruiting company to another based on geography, industry, and position level.

Why Use Contingency Recruiting?
Unlike retained search, where recruiting fees are typically paid in installments at the beginning and throughout the process, contingent recruiting is based on the idea of only paying once results have been achieved. Many companies prefer to work with a recruiting agency that uses a contingency model because it is often much less expensive, and the fees are easier to understand. It is reassuring to hiring companies, especially smaller businesses, to know that they will not be paying a recruiting fee until after a qualified candidate has been hired. 


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9/8/2020

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Business Fraud Examples – Is Fraud Happening at Your Company?

 
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The possibility of business fraud is the dirty little secret that business owners tend to ignore. Unfortunately, there will always be unscrupulous individuals that try to take what is not theirs, even during hard times. Recent reports of bookkeeper fraud serve as a reminder to business owners that fraud never stops, even when businesses are down on their luck. In fact, a global fraud study found that, on average, companies lose 5% of their yearly revenue to fraudulent activities.
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While it is easy to imagine fraud occurring by faceless cybercriminals or strangers sneaking in to rob your company of cash and valuable assets, most perpetrators have deep ties to the business, and many are first-time offenders. Many times, the people you least expect are the ones responsible for fraudulent activity – long-time employees, close friends, and even family. These bonds can make it difficult to spot the warning signs, causing fraud to go undetected far longer than it should.


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8/20/2020

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How to Hire an Accountant Fast

 
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We see it every day – businesses that put off hiring an accountant for too long. By the time they come to us, they have finally hit the breaking point, and now they need someone immediately to get their books in order and implement strategic financial planning. They ask questions about how quickly an accountant can be onboarded and approach the hiring process with panicked urgency.   


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8/13/2020

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Does Your Side Hustle Need a Bookkeeper?

 
does your side hustle need a bookkeeper
It is not a secret that many professionals have side hustles doing what they do for their day job (whether their employers know about it or not). When employees had a reasonable level of job security and still felt fulfilled going into the office every day, these side hustles remained just that – on the side.
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However, in the current economic recession, a lot of side hustle jobs are serving as interim primary jobs. They will likely transition toward becoming full-time jobs over the next year. Labor experts say the country is poised for an unprecedented shift in the employment landscape across myriad industries.

While many professionals use some form of free online accounting software to keep track of their side business finances, this type of solution often cannot scale when your side hustle grows. Just using QuickBooks is not enough either. You should hire a bookkeeper any time your business experiences significant growth, is looking for funding, starts hiring, when time is constrained, or if knowledge gaps limit the quality of work you can put into it yourself. 

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1/12/2020

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Unique Accounting Services Requirements for Startups

 
Unique Accounting Services  Requirements for Startups
Upon creation startups have numerous hurdles to overcome, including accounting for their unique financial situations.  
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Unlike more established companies, startups do not yet have substantial cash flow reserves to fund business purchases. An accountant can ensure that tax planning, forecasting, budgeting, and spending are all approached with an eye on generating and retaining cash as effectively as possible.  

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11/29/2018

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Which Type of Business Entity is Best for a New Business?

 
WHICH TYPE OF BUSINESS ENTITY IS BEST FOR A NEW BUSINESS?
​During the formation process, founders have an important question to answer – which business entity is best for my business?

​Deciding among available business types is a decision that should not be rushed or approached casually. 

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