Difficult Jobs: Actions Steps to Take

Many people love their jobs.   For most of us, there will be at least one job you just have to get through until you get another opportunity and can run for the door.   There are lots of reasons jobs don’t work out. Perhaps you don’t get along with your colleagues, maybe you are […]

Accounting for Statement of Cash Flows (2 Video Links)

If you’ve taking an intermediate accounting class, or studying for the CPA exam, you may struggle with the statement of cash flows.   You’re not alone.   This discussion explains these concepts using screenshots from spreadsheets. Links to the You Tube videos that explain the topics are here and here.   Where did you cash […]

Essential Money Steps For Cohabiting

It’s a huge step in any relationship.   Moving in together is a big commitment to each other and to develop a life together. It’s often framed purely in romantic terms, as a natural development of two people falling in love. But actually, starting to cohabit is a very practical step and it should always […]

Accounting for Deferred Taxes (2 Video Links)

  If you’ve taking an intermediate accounting class, or studying for the CPA exam, you may struggle with accounting for deferred tax assets and liabilities.   You’re not alone.   This discussion explains these concepts using screenshots from spreadsheets. Links to the You Tube videos that explain the topics are here and here.   Book […]

Raising Funds For Your Dream Business

Everyone has pictured owning a pretty successful business at one time or another. Only a select few will actually get there one day.   More worryingly, it’s still only a small percentage of people that will even attempt it.   They have their fantasies in the minds, but they never even bother learning how to […]

Effective Interest Method: Accounting for Bond Premiums and Discounts (3 Video Links)

If you’ve taking an intermediate accounting class, or studying for the CPA exam, you may struggle with the effective interest method for bond accounting.   You’re not alone.   I’ve always thought that this topic was difficult for many instructors to teach. I started my career as a financial advisor, and my entire client base […]

Important Small Business Management Tips

Running a business is no easy thing to do.   You start by having everything piled on your shoulders. You work tirelessly and hard to get your business off the ground and thriving. Often just working from a computer and your phone.   But in time that business grows, and it turns out that you […]

Keeping Your Life Afloat When Your Income Stops

When you’re income stops, it’s a shock to the system.     A lot of our worries derive from money (usually the lack of it) and so, with one less income, or no income coming into your home at all, you’re probably frantic about what you can do.   If you’ve been injury and can’t […]

12 Ways To Save Money As A Small Business

Being savvy about your business spending is an important part of keeping your business afloat, and profitable. This is especially important when your business is new or small, when every small amount of money counts.   If you’ve had a financial setback, this article is helpful.   Use these 12 tips to save money in […]

4 Tips to Understand Consolidation Accounting (Video Link)

Whether you’re studying for the CPA exam, or taking an Advanced Accounting course, you may have trouble with accounting for consolidations.   Use these tips- and the video link- to understand the accounting process.   #1- What’s a Consolidation?   A consolidation means that two companies present their financials as if they are one company. […]