I just thought I’d get this one out of the way now…Enjoy! Is it just me or does it seem like 2016 was over before it began? It’s true, 2016, seemed to be over before it began. Why is that?… Read More ›
Accounting
Ask the Accountant: Independence Day
Today is the 4th of July, Independence Day in the United States. The idea of independence is of particular importance to accountants that work in public accounting as it is necessary that they are independent in both appearance and in… Read More ›
(Four)tunately Nobody Was Hurt!
I played golf for the first time a couple of weeks ago and the only miracle greater than the fact that I hit the ball on occasion was the fact that nobody got hurt – expect for myself. The day… Read More ›
Independent Audit: A Disaster Film
I’ve always wanted to write a screenplay. I’ve had a lot of ideas but none have come to fruition thus far. With the Memorial Day weekend having just past I’ve been inspired, yet again, to write a screenplay but I need… Read More ›
Ask the Accountant: Audits
The only phrase that scares accountants more than the phrase “social hour” is “annual audit”. It’s not that accountants aren’t social, it’s just that they aren’t social. In terms of the annual audit, this is a cruel and unusual punishment… Read More ›
Megan O’Russell: In the Accountant’s Realm
Today is May the 4th, a day recognized by Star Wars fans the world-over as Quatro de Mayo and a day that I have the pleasure of sharing the third in my trilogy of interviews with one, Megan O’Russell. Megan’s second novel,… Read More ›
Ask the Accountant: 2014
The year 2014 was a complicated year for accountants and normal human beings alike. From frightening viruses to disappearing planes to off the field troubles of NFL players to auditors continuing to exist, it has, by all accounts, been a… Read More ›
Ask the Accountant: Budgets
Budgets are a very important aspects of business and it is an art form to create a budget that is both realistic and firm in regards to how a business is going to operate for a given period of time…. Read More ›
38 Years to Life
I was perusing Yahoo! news this morning and came across an article about funny/mean things that people have put on tombstones and I was reminded that my birthday is this week. I’m turning 38. For those of you who are… Read More ›
Ask the Accountant: Time Value of Money
This month’s topic for Ask the Accountant is going to be intense. The concept of time value of money is full of intricacies, formulas and a bunch of other stuff. It’s complicated, but then so is money. Without further ado… Read More ›