Professional Services
DCAA Audit Preparation: The Complete Checklist for Government Contractors
Summary of Key Points DCAA audit preparation is an ongoing operational process, not a last-minute task, and successful audits depend on maintaining documented, supportable, and consistently applied accounting and compliance systems at all times. DCAA audits focus heavily on accounting system adequacy, including the segregation of direct and indirect costs, contract-level cost tracking, identification of…
Read MoreFinancial Statement Analysis: Understanding What Your Numbers Actually Tell You
Summary of Key Points Financial statement analysis is a business skill that helps owners understand profitability, stability, and liquidity by reviewing the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement together rather than relying only on the bottom line. The income statement reveals whether revenue growth, direct costs, and overhead are improving or hurting profitability,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Trade Associations: The Impact So Far
Summary of Keypoints COVID-19 has caused significant financial losses for trade associations, primarily due to cancellations of in-person conferences and events, which typically account for about 35% of annual association revenue. Membership dues revenue has also declined as member organizations reduce expenses, compounding the financial strain caused by event cancellations. Survey data from the American…
Read MoreTop 7 reasons companies Outsource Accounting and Back-office functions
By Jennifer Eubanks 1. Competent financial management, reporting, and guidance. Businesses need to have competent financial management, reporting, and guidance so the management team can focus on operations. 2. Businesses need the right people. Some 70 percent of KPMG survey respondents said they are outsourcing accounting to get access to better talent. This helps clients focus on their business instead…
Read MoreSBA Issues New Interim Rule – Temporary Changes Impacting Self-Employed and Partnership Access to PPP Loans
Summary of Keypoints New SBA interim rule: The SBA issued temporary changes clarifying PPP loan eligibility and calculation methods for self-employed individuals, sole proprietors filing Schedule C, and partnerships. Self-employed with no employees: PPP loan amounts are based on 2019 Schedule C net profit (line 31), capped at $100,000, averaged monthly, multiplied by 2.5, with…
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