At the very least, update the financials in your business plan
Every new company should launch with a business plan and keep it updated. Generally, such a plan will comprise six sections: executive summary, business description, industry >>
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Is a self-directed IRA right for you?
Traditional and Roth IRAs can be powerful estate planning tools. With a “self-directed” IRA, you may be able to amp up the benefits of these tools >>
Leave a philanthropic legacy with a charitable remainder trust
Let’s say you’re charitably inclined but have concerns about maintaining a sufficient amount of income to meet your current needs. The good news is that there’s >>
Plan for tax season now. Here are 15 questions to start the process.
Let’s be honest. Preparing for tax season is never a “fun” process. Deadlines always loom and just when you think you’ve got a handle on your >>
Nonprofits: New alternatives for reporting goodwill and other intangibles
Did you know that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently extended the simplified private-company accounting alternatives to not-for-profit organizations? Many merging nonprofits, including educational institutions >>
How to research a business customer’s creditworthiness
Extending credit to business customers can be an effective way to build goodwill and nurture long-term buyers. But if you extend customer credit, it also brings >>
Budgeting is key to a successful start-up
More than half of recent college graduates plan to start a business someday, according to the results of a survey published in August by the American >>
David Gilmer, CPA/ABV – Accredited in Business Valuation
Dave Gilmer, a CPA valuation expert with JCCS PC located in Missoula, has recently been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Credential by the American >>
For best results, start your strategic planning early
Time flies when you’re having fun — and running a business. Although it’s probably too early to start chilling a bottle of bubbly for New Year’s >>
Montana Medical Savings Accounts
Save for medical bills. Reduce your taxes. As medical costs continue to rise, more Americans are saving for upcoming and unexpected health care bills through a >>
