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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Year End Accounting Checklist

December 17, 2021

The end of the year is a great time to reflect back on everything you’ve accomplished, and is one of the best times to go over your businesses’ numbers. At CFO Source, we’ve been providing Maryland small business owners with our accounting services for years, and plan on doing so for many more. We wanted […]

Year-End Business Tax Review

December 4, 2017

Taxes give individuals and businesses anxiety every year. Filing taxes can be complicated, confusing, and overwhelming. If you own a business, taxes can be especially complicated, but by creating a year-end tax review you can organize your tax documents and head into the new year feeling confident. Document Preparation Towards the end of the year, […]

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 […]

2014 Maryland Business Tax Return Changes

January 30, 2015

If your business’s fiscal year corresponds to the calendar year, this means it’s the tax season for you! In Maryland, business tax returns will be processed starting January 9 and you have until April 15th to file your paperwork. Unfortunately, business taxes is one of those tedious tasks that tend to evolve just when you […]