CFO Source Blog

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 […]

Differences Between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online

February 14, 2023

QuickBooks is a great tool for business owners to take control of their accounting. But they’re often faced with a difficult question: which QuickBooks is best for my business? QuickBooks Desktop Pro is the traditional accounting software that requires users to download and install on their computer. QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based accounting software. Both […]

Problems From QuickBooks Not Set Up Correctly

January 17, 2023

When set up correctly, QuickBooks is a great software that gives business owners the tools they need to run a successful business. With features such as invoicing, expense reports, and cloud accounting, it’s no wonder why so many business owners turn to QuickBooks for their accounting needs. However, when Quickbooks isn’t set up correctly, they […]

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 […]

Year-End Bookkeeping Considerations

November 15, 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, businesses across the country will work diligently to close out their books so that tax returns can be filed on time and to have insight into the year’s performance. If you’re like most business owners, you’re probably juggling end-of-year accounting procedures in addition to heavier traffic and sales and […]

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 […]

What Our Clients Say...

"We struggled for several years with high turnover in our bookkeeper position, which resulted in missed billings and duplicate payments. Craig Kershaw was able to locate a high caliber person who quickly took over the accounting and is now helping to expand the business into new markets. I no longer worry about whether my accounting is being done properly."

-Bryant Brambeck, Owner, Liberty Emblem Company

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Frederick County: Frederick (21701, 20702, 21703, 21709), New Market (21774) , Mount Airy (21771), Urbana (21704), Ijamsville (21754), Walkersville (21793), Libertytown (21762), Damascus (20872), and more.

Howard County: Clarksville (21029), Columbia (21044), Cooksville (21723), Dorsey (21075), Elkridge (21075), Ellicott City (21043), Fulton (20759), Glenelg (21737), Glenwood (21738), Granite (21163), Hanover (21076), Highland (20777), Jessup (20794), Lisbon (21765), Marriottsville (21104), North Laurel (20723), West Friendship (21794), Woodbine (21797), Woodstock (21163), and more.

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