Although our team loves using numbers and spreadsheets to help our clients make the best financial decisions, we also enjoy reading great books. Staying well read on both fiction and non-fiction books helps us hone our imagination and introduces us to new, sometimes...

It’s hard to believe that we’re at the end of April, but it’s true! This month, we helped our clients wrap up another great (and busy) tax season. There was, as always, a lot of paperwork, emails, and nail-biting involved in the days preceding April 15, but that’s all...

Well, April 15 is almost here, and the tax-related panic is thick. If you haven’t filed your 2018 tax paperwork and are rushing to get your taxes in by the deadline, we’ve decided to give you some last-minute tax advice that will hopefully help ease your stress....

Keeping your sensitive business and customer data secure has never been more critical. Whether you are a small business or a national corporation, you can't relax your defenses against those criminals seeking to take advantage of lazy cybersecurity policies. Virtually...

Wow! It seems like we just started March and we’re already moving into April! As we move into the final stretch of tax season, we’re recapping this month’s news for you, just in case you missed it amid the tax-related hubbub. MBS Accountancy: November Review This...

As the Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) continues to be unraveled by tax professionals, it’s important to review the changes and their implications on business operations and tax strategies. In this article, we’ll highlight TCJA’s changes to first-year bonus depreciation,...

It can often seem unnecessary to hire a certified public accountant (CPA) since bookkeepers and accountants are frequently believed to be the be-all-end-all for a business’ finances. However, there are certain advantages to having a CPA by your side. While we...

To a business owner, an accountant that helps make sense of business finances can seem like a godsend. Whether you’re just starting your business or are already established, having a great accountant by your side is a sure way to keep your business running smoothly....

Over 5.6 million businesses use QuickBooks to streamline their business’ accounting. The eye-pleasing interface, streamlined workflows, and powerful automation that QuickBooks provides to these business owners are invaluable, saving them time and money. While...

We’re excited to highlight Fresno County’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as our spotlighted partner this month! For over 30 years, the EDC has promoted business success within Fresno County through strategic partnerships at both the local and national level....

Formally known as the Section 199A deduction, the “pass-through” deduction allows many sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, or estates to deduct up to 20 percent of their qualified business income. Taxpayers who are eligible can also deduct up...

As the old saying goes, “you gotta spend money to make money”. The topic of expenses and deductions is likely a major part of your meetings and discussions with your CPA (if you don’t have a CPA, read this) in these first months of 2019. In this article, we’ll list...

Choosing the right accountant to work with your small business may seem like a daunting risky decision, however it really doesn’t have to be when you’re equipped with the right tools to measure their performance. The big question is whether to hire an outside firm...

Finalizing your books for the year has already been on your mind since perhaps the beginning of the last quarter of the year. And now you have to have your QuickBooks file ready for your CPA. How can you make it easier for them to prepare your annual financial...

Accountant Vs. CPA First, it is important to distinguish the difference between a CPA and an Accountant. In general terms, an accountant is a professional who follows specific rules and regulations, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAPs), which are...