What Airbnb’s Profit Struggles Teach Us About Contribution Margin (Blog post with graphics)

I like Airbnb, and I’ve used the service multiple times.   The company has huge brand awareness, but was struggling to produce consistent profits in early 2020.   What Happened   The Wall Street Journal wrote about Airbnb’s 2020 profit struggles, as it considered launching an IPO. Here are some quotes:   “The company is […]

What the $4.1 Billion Juul Writedown Teaches Us About Goodwill (Blog post, graphics)

Goodwill is one of the most misunderstood accounting concepts, and the stakes for getting goodwill accounting right are very high.   Altria, the cigarette manufacturer, took a huge financial hit in early 2020 on its investment in Juul, the firm that produces the smokeless/ vaping product.   What Happened   This Reuters article explains that: […]

What to Know Before You Buy a Pre-Selling House and Lot

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones in every Filipino’s life. A house is a costly yet worthwhile investment, but it doesn’t need to be so expensive. There are tons of options that will save you money, while still allowing you to get the house of your dreams. One option is a […]

Give Yourself an Edge in Your Accounting Career

A career as an accountant can certainly be a lucrative one.   If you’re able to work with numbers and help businesses keep their finances in order, being an accountant can be rewarding. It is also a competitive career, with plenty of other accountants vying for work. If you want to be sure that you […]

What a Pentagon Scandal Teaches Us About Accounting Changes (Blog Post, Graphics)

Accounting adjustments can be a red flag for an auditor.   If a company has an experienced accounting staff and strong internal controls, they’re going to get most things right. Each accounting entry is supported by sources documents, such as invoices, receipts, and purchase orders. Accounts are reconciled in a timely manner, and the financial […]

What the Amazon/ Fed-X Dispute Teaches Us About Cost Allocation (Blog post, graphics)

Do you notice all of the delivery trucks on the road?   At one point the other day, I saw Amazon Prime, USPS, and Fed-X trucks: all in the same block. The volume of trucks increased during the pandemic.   Sure, online business is booming, but a big factor is shipping costs. How to you […]

Expand Your Brand’s Reach in the Area Beyond Your Physical Store

If you’ve ever felt that the static location and four walls of your store or office have limited your ability to spread brand awareness physically, then don’t be afraid to branch out. Your physical marketing and branding efforts don’t have to start and end in the physical space that your store occupies, after all. Hire […]

Helping Out Employees in Times of Need

Although you might not see your employees much outside of work, there’s no denying that they also have personal lives. In fact, things that are happening in their personal lives can often affect their performance at work. While the simplest thing to do might be to tell your employees to leave their personal issues at […]

Here’s Some Good News: Poverty Is Falling In The US

  The official statistics you see on the state of the economy can make for depressing reading. The media likes to zero in on the one negative economic factor, ignoring all of the positive progress the country has made over the last fifty years or so. While the previous decade didn’t meet the financial expectations […]

Planning A Successful Corporate Event

If you are planning on hosting an important business event in 2020, this blog post has you covered. We’re are going to take a look at two of the main areas of consideration when it comes to planning an important corporate event: the venue and the entertainment.   Finding The Best Event Venues    No […]