Posts Tagged ‘CPA’
Avoid a disastrous acquisition by following these 5 steps
Due diligence, along with some outside perspective, can help you make sure excitement isn’t clouding your judgment. So take these five steps to review key parts of the financial statements before your acquisition. Ahead of a big acquisition, most executives would agree that it’s important to scour the books for any signs of concern. The…
Read MoreWhy Every Startup Needs to Shift Its Focus From the Checkbook to Cash Flow
After 24 years of raising children, my wife and I will become empty nesters soon. When I see a young couple with children, I think, “How the heck did we raise three kids into responsible adults?” That feeling reminds me of what starting a business can be like: It’s expensive. Starting a business comes with a hefty…
Read MoreFind Financials Confusing? Here’s How To Make Them Work For You
When I was a business owner, I had the fortune of being naturally comfortable with financials. So I assumed other CEOs were, too — until I became an advisor. Often, leaders who are amazing at running businesses have little understanding of the importance of numbers. It’s not that they are incapable of conceptualizing financials; it’s…
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