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Type “accounting software” in Google and you will see many options in the search results, including QuickBooks. At MBS Accountancy, each member of our team is fully certified as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor because we understand the benefits that it provides to business...

Happy Halloween! Before you enjoy some wild Halloween parties and candy galore tonight, here’s a brief snapshot of all of the important news updates that occurred in October. We offer these updates so that you are aware of the latest news in the industry. Staying...

In these final months of 2018, we are going to be reviewing the effects of the Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) on your tax strategy and planning for next year. We briefly outlined some of the most important changes in January, May, and June and are just continuing our...

Last week, we talked about the importance of data security for small businesses and offered tips on how to improve your password security, improve your resiliency against social engineering, and instill security awareness into your employees. Taking preventative...

In the first half of 2018, approximately 668 data breaches were reported by companies in various industries. Many companies are adopting cloud-based systems without properly training their employees in basic practices regarding information security. As a result, many...

Delegation is a business owner’s best friend. After all, the diverse responsibilities and tasks that come with the title of Business Owner are much too time-consuming to handle by yourself. Successfully delegating those tasks that are especially time-intensive allows...

Wait, it’s already the end of September? Wow. If your month was as busy as ours, you’ll agree that it feels like September just flew by. As a business owner, it can be difficult to keep track of the news and events that will affect your business. At MBS Accountancy,...

As a business owner, you are always watching the bottom line, constantly looking for ways to become more streamlined or efficient. One of the first things you may have done to streamline your business is hire independent contractors to handle work that was previously...

Well, it’s September already, which means that we are nearing the final months of 2018. Although many taxpayers have filed their taxes by now, others are still waiting on paperwork or bookkeeping processes to be processed. If you haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet,...

Small business owners often wear many hats as they juggle the many responsibilities that come with having a new company. If you are constantly inefficiently multitasking with things like payroll, HR demands, customer support and business development, maybe it’s time...

Whether you are a small business just emerging into your industry or a well-established brand, your customers place their information in your hands, trusting you to keep it safe. Payment information, login credentials, and other sensitive data are all prime targets...

Fires have ravaged various counties throughout Northern California since July 23, leaving the lives of many businesses and residents destroyed with sometimes no warning. Because of the widespread destruction, President Trump declared a state of emergency which allows...

2018 has been the year of data breaches and new scams. It seems as though a new company comes out every day with news of an internal or external data breach and an apology. While hackers and scammers are nothing new, it seems that they are more determined than ever to...

It seems that tax fraud and scams have no off-season. At all times of the year, a smooth and convincing scam artist may call you and inform you of an IRS repayment due immediately or of a tax audit with your name on it. Understandably cooperative and a bit fearful,...