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Business-valuation methods matter

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Consider this statistic: Roughly one in every three business-sale engagements for brokers over the last 12 months ended without a transaction, and unrealistic asking prices were a major factor in the failed deals, a recent survey says. Accountants and others performing business valuations know the process can be arduous.

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3 top tech trends for public accountants to watch in 2017

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Progress of blockchain technology Some industry experts believe that blockchain technology can be used to revolutionize accounting in several areas, but the term and some of its descriptions have left many people confused. Some in the accounting profession believe blockchain technology is currently at the height of the “ hype cycle.”

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4 QuickBooks Online Tips to Simplify Tax Season for Business Owners

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There are two main ways that QuickBooks Online can be used to simplify this year’s tax season for business owners: QuickBooks Online Tip 1: Set Up Accountant Firms/Users. They can then go reclassify the transactions properly, so that at year end, you’re not scrambling to figure all of this out. This is key.

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4 Ways providing valuations can help your accounting practice

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Providing business valuations is a type 2 service, or a higher-level engagement beyond traditional accounting, auditing and tax services. Appraisals can also fit in naturally with an accounting firm’s existing service line-up because they touch on many areas, such as tax planning, succession planning and business strategy.

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3 Excel tips to help accountants avoid common errors

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Tip 3: New transactions When adding new transactions into a workbook, Lenning demonstrated that Excel does not rewrite your formula to include new items in a range. Lenning’s blog post “ Sum by Color ” recaps and explains each step in detail.

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5 Tips for Small Business Owners to Assess and Improve Their Bookkeeping

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Before you call an overpriced accounting firm, learn what other small businesses have done to strengthen their financial bookkeeping. Establish Clear, Consistent Bookkeeping Procedures to Track Transactions Your first step should be to establish the rules of the road for your accounting processes.

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4 Considerations to Make Before Selling Your Company in This Economy

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Outside accounting firms evaluate whether the seller’s financials are accurate for the buyer. With sellers reticent to lower the purchase price, buyers may walk away and frustrate all parties in the transaction. The buyer is likely going to perform due diligence that the business may not have been subjected to prior.