“Embrace the glorious mess you are” Rosa Chapman is a Senior Auditor at Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC. She has been with the firm since 2016 and specializes in audits, reviews and compilations of nonprofit organizations, local governments and employee benefit plans. She received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a major in Finance […]
Read MoreMay 15, 2018 In many parts of the country, summer is peak season for selling a home. If you’re planning to put your home on the market soon, you’re probably thinking about things like how quickly it will sell and how much you’ll get for it. But don’t neglect to consider the tax consequences. Home […]
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires public companies to provide their financial statements in the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format as an exhibit to their regulatory filings. But XBRL isn’t just for reporting to the SEC. There are many compelling reasons for public companies to expand their use of XBRL data […]
Read MoreIf you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of cash. But a large refund isn’t all positive. It also means you were essentially giving the government an interest-free loan. That’s why a large refund for the previous tax year would usually indicate that you […]
Read MoreIf your profits are falling compared to revenue and assets, your financial statements may provide insight into what’s happening and how to improve your performance. Watch for red flags As you sell more and invest in additional assets, profits should, in theory, increase by a proportionate amount. However, that’s not always the case. […]
Read MoreEvery business owner launches his or her company wanting to be successful. But once you get out there, it usually becomes apparent that you’re not alone. To reach any level of success, you’ve got to be competitive with other similar businesses in your market. When strategic planning, one important question to regularly ask is: Just […]
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