Author Archives for Keith Barth

Business Entertainment Expenses

December 8, 2015 11:38 am Published by Comments Off on Business Entertainment Expenses

When are entertainment expenses of a business deductible on a tax return? And which expenses are really entertainment for tax purposes in the first place?


2016 Changes in Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax

November 23, 2015 10:59 am Published by Comments Off on 2016 Changes in Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax

With January 1, 2016 around the corner we would like to inform you of changes in Arizona transaction privilege taxes that will occur in the New Year.


Functional Expense Allocations

November 11, 2015 10:39 am Published by Comments Off on Functional Expense Allocations

Non-profit organizations are required to report expenses by functional classification. The allocation of expenses is presented within the Statement of Activities or related notes to the financial statements.


Using the Right Employee for the Job

October 24, 2015 5:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Using the Right Employee for the Job

What can a business owner do to make sure their employees are up to the task at hand?right employee

Effective management of employees is a balancing act between overseeing every aspect of a job and relinquishing some of the control based on the employees’ capabilities. 


Federal Grants: Subrecipient v. Contractor (Vendor)

October 7, 2015 12:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Federal Grants: Subrecipient v. Contractor (Vendor)

How does an organization determine if federal funding is received under a subrecipient vs. contractor (vendor) relationship?

As the controller at a non-profit organization that receives federal grants,


It’s That Time of Year AGAIN!

September 25, 2015 1:31 pm Published by Comments Off on It’s That Time of Year AGAIN!

It’s that time of the year AGAIN!  The end of the year is only a few months away and to reduce your stress level during this busy time of year,


New Arizona Tax Credits for Corporations

September 24, 2015 8:38 am Published by Comments Off on New Arizona Tax Credits for Corporations

Starting in 2015 there are two new credits that both C and S Corporations can take advantage of for School Tuition Organizations (STO).


Form 1099: It’s never too early to gear up for year-end

September 2, 2015 2:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Form 1099: It’s never too early to gear up for year-end

The end of every year brings the beginning of a new one.  From an accounting perspective, the beginning of the new year brings many reporting deadlines…specifically,