Q: What's the definition of an accountant? A: Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in a way you don't understand. Okay, so maybe that's not entirely fair. But as with most humor ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Kappel is the Founder of Patriot Software, LLC. Managing your company’s books and finances is a crucial task that comes with ...

The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers on Thursday that it's important to carefully choose a tax professional. There's an accountant shortage in the U.S., so finding qualified tax prep help ...

As a small business owner, you have to get comfortable with spinning lots of plates and wearing many different hats – often at the same time. For some, the hardest part about being the boss is having ...

Don’t assume only big companies need the services of an accountant. Accountants help you keep an eye on major costs as early as the startup stage, a time when you’re probably preoccupied with counting ...

Clayton Oates is founder and chief solutions officer at QA Business and a recognized thought leader in the accounting technology industry. Clayton and his team have empowered more than 25,000 ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it’s time to look for a tax accountant, you want one who not only can help save you money and avoid potential trouble with the IRS, ...