Hiring outsourced accounting services provides numerous advantages to business owners, especially for small- and medium-sized companies. You may wonder, “why outsource when I can do it myself or hire in-house accountants?” Others of you may struggle to keep up with…
Some of you may shudder when you hear the word “debt,” but if you’re a business owner, chances are you know that debt is often necessary. And it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Taking out a business loan is a common and useful tool for funding a business,…
You may have heard of estate planning and figured it wasn’t for you. Maybe you thought you were too young or not wealthy enough to bother. The truth is everyone should have an estate plan. This important set of documents gives you a say in what happens to your…
Buying and selling makes the business world go ’round. This is true for products, services, and even real estate. But be aware that selling property for a significant financial gain often means you’re paying a substantial amount of taxes. Reinvesting those profits can…
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) oversees and manages benefit plans provided to employees by their employers. Since its inception, some guidelines have been amended, but the basic principles remain the same. At Barton, Walter & Krier, we wanted…
Running a business is more than a 9-to-5 job. And with day-to-day elements to juggle in the present, it can be difficult to think about the future. But preparing your business for the long term is something to consider right now. Keep reading to learn what you should…
The narrow, early year window for filing taxes is likely when you rely most on your tax professional. But these numbers virtuosos keep busy with a host of duties after filing deadlines, too. Ever wonder what CPAs do in the tax off-season? Keep reading to find out how…
You’ve no doubt heard the term bandied about over the years, but what exactly does a CPA do? To answer this and other related questions, we turned to Anna-Liisa Lampi, a Senior Manager at Barton Walter Krier. Lampi provides insight as we go beyond taxes and explore a…
For many business owners, developing a solid succession plan can be overwhelming. There’s the question of who will take over the business upon your retirement, demise, or disability. It’s never too early to create a successful plan. With the help of experienced legal,…
