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Form 990

QuickBooks Desktop, Online or Hosted: What’s the Difference?

QuickBooks Desktop and Online are very different products.  QuickBooks Online is not a copy of QuickBooks Desktop that is accessed ...
/ / QuickBooks
1099-MISC

How to Set Up Your Vendors for 1099-MISC Preparation

Whether you are just starting to use QuickBooks or have been using it forever, it is essential that you set ...
/ / QuickBooks
Federal Overtime Rules

ASU 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash (Topic 230) (“Update”)

This update was issued in November of 2016 and clarifies the diversity in practice as to how cash and restricted ...
/ / Nonprofit
Cash

Tips for Managing Cash Flow

Inadequate cash flow is one of the main reasons businesses fail. Developing an effective cash management program can help you ...
/ / Construction
Business Relief

2016 Nonprofit Tax Tidbits

While 2016 may be in the books, there may be items related to 2016 that you are still thinking about ...
/ / Nonprofit, Tax
2017 Key Tax Fact Sheet

2017 Key Tax Fact Sheet

Download our 2017 Key Tax Fact Sheet to ensure you're up to date. Rates included: Social Security, Medicare and Federal ...
/ / Business, Payroll, Tax
Policies Nonprofit

The Policies Your Nonprofit Should Have in Place

Having well-documented policies can assist a nonprofit in having good governance and financial management. Below are some policies that are ...
/ / Nonprofit
Protecting Americans Tax Hikes Act

Phaseouts and Reductions: A Tax-Filing Reminder

As tax-filing season gets into full swing, there are many details to remember. One subject to keep in mind - ...
/ / Business, Tax
2017 Career Fairs

Spring 2017 Career Fairs

Come out and visit Hawkins Ash CPAs at the following spring career fairs: Central Wisconsin Collegiate Career Fair Tuesday, Feb ...
/ / In the Community
Health Reimbursement

Health Reimbursement Arrangement Helping Small Businesses

The 21st Century Cures Act allows employers with fewer than the equivalent of 50 full-time employees to reimburse employees for ...
/ / Business