CFO Source Blog
Consequences of Bookkeeping Mistakes
August 1, 2023
Bookkeeping mistakes can have significant consequences for businesses, ranging from financial losses and legal complications to damaged reputations and strained relationships. Accurate bookkeeping is crucial for maintaining the financial health and stability of a company. As someone who has been providing Marylanders with accounting services for years, we understand this at CFO Source and want […]
DIY Bookkeeping Horror Stories
July 3, 2023
Bookkeeping is an essential aspect of any business, providing valuable insights into financial health, tax compliance, and overall decision-making. While some businesses opt to outsource their bookkeeping to professionals, others choose to embark on the do-it-yourself (DIY) path. However, as with any DIY endeavor, bookkeeping can sometimes turn into a horror story, filled with haunting […]
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 […]
5 Common Mistakes Made by Doing Your Own Bookkeeping
June 9, 2022
Trying to manage your business’s books can be a tedious and daunting task, especially if you don’t have any previous accounting experience. At CFO Source, we’ve helped a lot of small business owners fix their books and wanted to talk about five mistakes we see most often when owners do their own books. 1. Not […]
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 […]
Use a Tax Planning Service to Save Money at Tax Time Next Year
July 2, 2018
Do you feel like taxes put a major burden on your business each year? Whether it be the financial burden, or the burden of stress that comes each spring as taxes are prepared and filed, using a tax planning service can help minimize that burden for your business. What are the benefits of a tax […]
How Do Some Companies Pay Fewer Taxes?
November 15, 2017
No one looks forward to paying taxes, whether it be personally or as a business owner. But some businesses manage to avoid certain Maryland taxes or pay less than others. How do they manage that? Keep Careful Track Good bookkeeping is a huge way businesses manage to pay less for taxes. By having a detailed […]
Bookkeeping for Your Business
May 17, 2017
As the owner of a new business, you’re likely to be looking for a fast and efficient way to handle your company’s bookkeeping needs. Accurate accounting is a must-have for any business, and there are three basic ways that new business owners handle this need: Do it yourself with QuickBooks Outsource to a bookkeeping service […]