January 15, 2015
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Dan Isard on January 15, 2015
Dan Isard on January 15, 2015Read the latest issue of The Foresight Companies Accounting Newsletter to see why in 2015 we encourage you to think accrual. Start by resolving to record all casket sales on the accrual basis. This works best for management purposes and it will level out your profit! Accounting Newsletter January 2015
January 8, 2015
Published by Dan Isard on January 8, 2015
Dan Isard on January 8, 2015Dear Dan, I have owned my business for years. Can you explain how and why I need to create a budget for my business? I understand the accounting, but I get hung up on the logic surrounding the case count. Dear “Counting Cases,” It’s actually the most important component of an overall budget since it impacts each business dynamic. Estimating Your Case Count Budget – Finance 101 – January 2015
December 19, 2014
Published by Dan Isard on December 19, 2014
Dan Isard on December 19, 2014“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” when businesses close books and accountants take a long deep breath. Business owners are celebrating or licking wounds. Accountants have clean-up to do and decisions to make. January thru April is when we do most of our obvious work. Getting a jump start on some of these activities makes the process smoother. Click here to read Diane’s year end checklist Accounting Newsletter January
December 9, 2014
Published by Dan Isard on December 9, 2014
Dan Isard on December 9, 2014In Dan’s most recent Finance 101 Column he explains why those old rules of thumb just don’t work when appraising a funeral home. Re-Engineering Your Value Finance 101 – The Director – December 2014
December 9, 2014
Published by Dan Isard on December 9, 2014
Dan Isard on December 9, 2014No, this is not another cremation article that purports to explain the importance of cremation consumers. This is a simple wake-up article. Read ’em and Weep December 2014 AFD