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TBC Strengthens Capital Region Presence with H&M Acquisition

Albany, NY:  Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), a leading CPA firm in New York’s Capital Region, announces the acquisition of Harvazinski & Montanye, LLP (H&M), a Latham, NY based CPA firm. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in TBC’s growth strategy.  It represents an opportunity for TBC to broaden its client base and… [keep reading…]

Bookkeeping: The Backbone of Financial Management

What does bookkeeping mean?  It can be defined as the recording and tracking of a businesses’ financial transactions on a regular basis.  Bookkeeping involves the tracking of each business transaction and the purpose of each transaction.  Examples include invoicing a customer for work performed (revenue), recording an accounts payable due to a vendor for services… [keep reading…]

Pump the Brakes! Analyze and Strategize by Determining Your Breakeven Point

Have you calculated your breakeven point for your various dealership departments? Your dealership can make informed decisions regarding sales and pricing strategies, cost management analysis and allocation of capital by calculating your dealership’s breakeven point for each of the various departments.   These departments include new and used vehicle sales, parts and service sales, body shop… [keep reading…]

Estate Planning: Protecting You and Your Family

No matter your age or the size of your estate, it is important to have an estate plan in place to help protect your family’s financial future, as well as your own. Here are a few general things to know about creating an estate plan. TRANSFERRING WEALTH TO HEIRS There is more than one way… [keep reading…]

5 Mistakes overlooked in Buy/Sell Agreements

A Buy/Sell Agreement, also called a business pre-nuptial agreement, or a business will, is a legal document that is used as the mechanism governs business owners when one of them leaves the business. The reality is that every business owner is going to leave. The reasons could be the owner quits, dies, becomes disabled, retires,… [keep reading…]

3 Ways to Prepare Financially for Unexpected Events

Unexpected events, such as a job loss, medical emergency, or property damage, can set you back financially. Fortunately, there are steps you can take before these events occur to help minimize their impact on your finances. Review your insurance Insurance can help protect you financially when unexpected events occur. Reviewing your policies regularly can help… [keep reading…]

Accounting for Manufacturing: Key Considerations for Inventory Management

Manufacturing companies face unique accounting challenges due to the complex nature of their operations such as including inventory management. In this article, we will explore some key considerations and best practices in inventory management. Inventory Management: Effective inventory management is critical for manufacturing companies to control costs and ensure smooth operations. Accounting plays a crucial… [keep reading…]

Important Update: QuickBooks Desktop 2021 Discontinuation

As of May 31, 2024, QuickBooks will be discontinuing support for QuickBooks Desktop 2021, impacting the software’s functionality. What You Need to Know: Companies on QuickBooks Desktop Payroll who do not select a new subscription before May 31, 2024, will lose the ability to run payroll or file payroll taxes. Exploring Options: Many QuickBooks desktop… [keep reading…]

LTPTE Changes

What Is Changing? 401(k) plans no longer can have a service condition that prevents an employee from making 401(k) salary deferrals if they have worked for your company at least 500 hours for 3 consecutive years. Example: Your 401(k) plan requires employees to complete a year of service (1,000 hours) before they are eligible to… [keep reading…]

IRS Form 1099-MISC & Form 1099-NEC

If, as part of your trade or business, you made any of the following types of payments, you are required by law to report certain payments of income it made during the calendar year to the IRS and to the recipient by filing Form 1099-MISC or Form 1099-NEC. The following types of payments made in the course… [keep reading…]

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