With the variety and number of changes in the tax code this past year, it became apparent that this was the least painful way to make sure you knew about the major changes in 2005 that could affect your tax return. That has become critical now that you have received your Forms W-2 and 1099 for 2005. Here is a checklist of changes...<more>

Estate Planning 101

Individuals must consider multiple issues while estate planning, including future care. The cost of nursing home care can quickly wipe out the assets accumulated over the years. It pays to consider how your wealth can be protected for future generations. Effective estate planning accomplishes the following...<more>

Don't Forget Internal Controls

While public companies are under increased scrutiny to demonstrate effective internal controls to satisfy Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, but many privately-held companies lack even basic internal safeguards.
Fraud isn’t the only issue small business owners need to worry about.

Internal controls help ensure accurate accounting records, up-to-date inventory records and proper account assignments of expenses. Internal controls help ensure that all orders are fulfilled, entered and paid. <<more>>