• Calling all taxpayers! Here are some important upcoming tax deadlines. Mark your calendars and set reminders for these. Feel free to save the handy little graphic below to remind you. And if you are missing any W-2’s from employers last year, you might want to reach out to them and see what’s going on. I’ve…

  • When your books are clean, decisions are easier, stress is lower, and you actually know where your business stands. You can’t manage what you don’t measure, right? Clean numbers create clarity and confidence. Especially if you hire a Virtual CFO to help you understand what you’re seeing. I can get you there! Reach out when…

  • If bookkeeping feels overwhelming, it usually means everything is being done at once. Most business owners think bookkeeping is something you catch up on later. In reality, it works best when tasks are done on a schedule. The goal is not to do more. It is to do the right tasks at the right time.…

  • It’s that time of year when payroll and contractor details need to be reviewed and organized for upcoming deadlines. Here are some key actions to focus on this month. Feel free to download the graphic to remind yourself what to do! And don’t hesitate to reach out if you need accounting help.

  • So, it’s the new year. What can you do in your business to start the year off right? Confirm opening balances are correct in your accounts. There’s nothing worse than financial records that aren’t accurate because you’ll have the wrong impression of what’s going on with your business. That’s never good! Here’s what to check…

  • So, you’ve started a small business. Or maybe you’ve been in business for a while. Regardless, you have a chart of accounts in your accounting software. (I recommend QuickBooks Online, though there are other options, like Xero.) But do you have your chart of accounts set up correctly? (FYI, I can do it for you!…

  • Your financial reports aren’t just for tax time. They’re tools you can use to make smarter choices in your business day to day. And if you need help interpreting them, I can help you! Here’s how to use them in a practical way: Use your numbers to plan ahead instead of reacting. It’s like that…

  • Whether you’re an experienced business owner or you’re just starting out, strong habits make everything easier, especially when it comes to bookkeeping. Bookkeeping isn’t something you just at the end of the year so that you can figure out how much you owe in taxes. It’s something that you have to do regularly, at a…

  • Happy Thursday, everyone! Just a friendly reminder that this firm, Natalie Kutat, CPA LLC is accepting tax clients for this upcoming tax season. If you want really good, white-glove service and someone you can ask any questions you want (seriously, it’s a judgment-free zone here), send me a message or schedule a meeting because I’d…

  • Spreadsheets and forecasting software have their pros and cons and a virtual CFO (such as me) can help you use and interpret what they’re showing you! Remember, you don’t have do everything or be everyone in your business. When it comes to forecasting, most business owners end up choosing between spreadsheets or forecasting software. Here’s…