CFO Source Blog
Key Accounting Numbers to Guide Your Business
June 5, 2023
It’s not an understatement that small business owners carry a lot of weight on their shoulders. From sales and marketing to production, customer service, and overall financial management, small business owners have many responsibilities. Running a successful business requires careful monitoring and analysis of various financial metrics. These key accounting numbers provide valuable insights into […]
Why Hire an Outsourced CFO
April 17, 2023
Managing the financial aspects of a business can be a complex and time-consuming task. As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate already, and handling finances can often be overwhelming. That’s why it makes sense to consider outsourcing the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). An outsourced CFO can bring a […]
What is a CPA and Do I Need One?
March 5, 2023
A Certified Public Accountant, or CPA, is a professional who is licensed to practice accounting in their respective state after completing a rigorous education and examination process. They provide various accounting and financial services, including tax preparation, financial planning, audit, and assurance services. At CFO Source, we’ve been providing Marylanders with our CPA services for […]
What Does a CFO Do?
December 21, 2022
There’s a lot that goes into running a business, and the most successful businesses split all of the different duties and responsibilities into multiple positions. One of the most common roles found in businesses is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), but what exactly does a CFO do? If you’re just starting, looking to expand your […]
Does My Business Need a Part-Time CFO?
October 17, 2022
In every business, from small startups to large multinational corporations, the CEO has to figure out how to juggle many tasks with limited resources, including things a CFO typically handles. While plenty of small businesses can benefit from having a CFO, hiring a full-time one is often an unaffordable luxury. That’s when hiring a part-time […]
5 Questions to Ask Your New Bookkeeper
September 15, 2022
Good bookkeeping is essential to running a successful business, and the easiest way to ensure good bookkeeping is to work with a professional and quality Maryland bookkeeper. At CFO Source, we’ve helped a lot of Maryland small business owners with their accounting. The process of hiring a new bookkeeper can be stressful, so we wanted […]
Pitfalls of Do it Yourself Bookkeeping
August 2, 2022
One of the key areas business owners tend to target when trying to cut costs is bookkeeping. But to have a successful business, you need to know where your money is coming from and where it’s going. Bookkeeping isn’t as simple as it seems, and if done incorrectly, it can end up costing you more […]
Risks of In-House Bookkeeping
July 21, 2022
Most people who start a business do so in a field they know at least a little bit about, but no matter what industry you’re in, we can tell you that running a business is next to impossible without good bookkeeping. Some business owners opt to have all of their bookkeeping done in house, and […]
What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
April 15, 2022
At CFO Source, we’ve been helping business owners in Maryland with both bookkeeping and accounting services for years, but a lot of times we find that most business owners don’t know the differences between bookkeeping and accounting. Since we have a good deal of experience with both, we wanted to outline both fields today. What […]
Annual Accounting Checklist
January 3, 2022
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect back on the year that was, in both your personal and business life. At CFO Source, we work with all of our clients to help them wrap up their end of the year accounting. We wanted to take a little bit of time today […]