Here are four categories of financial ratios that can help you make better, more-informed decisions about your company’s financial future.

New lease accounting rules go into effect this year for private companies and nonprofits. Related-party leases continue to be a sticking point, but help may be coming soon.

Statistical tools, like Benford’s Law, can help your auditors work smarter. But it’s important to recognize the limits of these tools.

If you want to know more about a specific account or nonfinancial matter, an agreed-upon procedures engagement may fit the bill.

Are you looking for a way to give your health care benefits a competitive edge? One idea to consider is adding an Excepted Benefit Health Reimbursement Arrangement to your existing coverage.

If significant growth is part of your company’s strategic plan for the coming year, be careful. Growing a business too quickly can lead to serious financial problems.

Identifying and executing the right M&A deal means gathering the right information at the right time. A quality of earnings report can be a strong addition to your due diligence documentation.

If your company’s sales outlook looks a little dim, it may be time to review and refine how you identify and pursue prospects.

Many business owners take steps to prevent fraud but find themselves flummoxed when indications of wrongdoing arise. Here are some tips on preserving key evidence.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Charts, tables and other visual tools can help grab the attention of a judge or jury when you need them to focus on complex, technical business valuation testimony.

Donating private business stock to a charity can help lower taxes. But you’ll need to act before year end to get a deduction for 2022. Here’s how to claim the tax break and help ensure it passes muster with the IRS.

How much are intangible assets worth in today’s volatile marketplace? Here’s how to find the answer.