Accounting & Bookkeeping | Rea CPA
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Apr 17, 2024
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Understanding Net Asset Classifications: A Key to Financial Clarity

Not-for-profits play a vital role in addressing community needs, relying primarily on donor generosity. Effective financial management hinges on accurately tracking asset restrictions, which are critical for decision-making. This article outlines net asset classifications, highlights best practices for their management, identifies common challenges, and suggests resources for future guidance. 
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Feb 19, 2024
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The Future of QuickBooks: Getting Ahead of the Change

As of July 31, 2024, new subscribers can choose between QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Enterprise. Existing subscribers will still be able to renew their QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier subscriptions, but these options are no longer available to new subscribers. The biggest impact will be for new businesses or QuickBooks Desktop users without an active subscription. For several years, Intuit has poured its resources into enhancing QuickBooks Online, to make it more robust and user-friendly while adding new features.
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Apr 19, 2023
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From QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online: To Switch or Not to Switch?

Several changes are coming that may impact users of QuickBooks Desktop (QB Desktop).
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Dec 15, 2022
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Why Accounting is an Investment and Not a Cost

In my 30+ years in the industry, too often I’ve witnessed owners that treat the accounting and finance function of their business only as an expense or cost center.
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May 10, 2022
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Lease Accounting Standard: The Time is Now

The multi-year delays in implementation of the new lease accounting standard are over and now it’s go time. This is it, and if your company or nonprofit has not yet started gathering the information necessary to properly report its lease obligations for 2022, there is no more time to waste.
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Mar 13, 2023
Blog

Do You Play By The (Capital Asset) Rules?

Do you have assets that continue to be used well beyond a single reporting period, such as land, land improvements, buildings, furniture and equipment, infrastructure and construction in progress? Then you have capital assets and special reporting requirements. Read on to learn more.
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Jan 4, 2023
Blog

What’s in the Mix: Profitability for Restaurants

Here are five tips to increase profitability and cut costs in your restaurant.
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Jun 20, 2022
Blog

Restaurants Order Up Actionable Financial Data with Outsourced Accounting

Outsourcing of accounting and bookkeeping support services is an increasing trend among many businesses and is growing quickly in the restaurant industry. It’s a solution that addresses a confluence of factors affecting restaurants these days, especially restaurant businesses that are smaller and mid-sized operations.
 
Aug 3, 2022
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Rea & Associates Continues to Move Up the Rankings on Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 List

Inside Public Accounting's Top 100 Firm List today. Rea & Associates is positioned at #78.