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How to weather-proof your business for a possible recession

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The economic downturn is here, and with it comes the possibility of a recession. While it’s impossible to predict exactly what the future holds, it’s important for businesses to take steps to weather-proof their operations in order to prepare for the worst. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, there are certain steps that business owners can […]

Using the Three P’s Concept from CNBC’s ‘The Profit’ to Evaluate the Accounting Function of your Business

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CNBC’s hit show, The Profit, provides viewers with a glimpse into some of the difficulties faced by business owners as successful investor, Marcus Lemonis, steps in to help them grow or rehabilitate their struggling businesses. On the show,…

Blog Post Roundup: Our Most Popular Articles of 2014

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In case you missed them, below is a round-up of our most read blog posts of 2014. #1Employee Fraud is More Common in Small Businesses – Are you Protected? Small organizations (those with less than 100 employees) continue to be the most…

New California Employment Law AB 1522 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave

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The “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014” (AB 1522) was signed into law on September 10, 2014, making California the second state to require that employers provide paid sick leave to its employees. This new law ensures that…

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Financial Due Diligence: What is Required & How to Prepare Your Business to Ensure a Successful Acquisition

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So you have decided to sell your business, and you've received your first letter of intent from a potential buyer, exciting! Now, it’s time to prepare for what many view as a terrifyingly brutal process – due diligence. There are several…

Where to Invest and Where to Cut? Smart Decision Making Based on Dispassionate Financial Analysis

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Where to invest a company’s finite resources is one of the most important decisions faced by business owners—and where they spend a significant amount of time. When companies have poor visibility of financial information, it undermines management’s…

Grow and Scale Your Business – Seminar Highlights and Video

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Last month, Signature Analytics hosted a seminar on best practices for growing and scaling small and mid-size businesses to a group of San Diego CEOs and business owners. Each speaker’s presentation focused on one of the 4 keys to scalable…

FASB Clarifies Guidance on Accounting for Share-Based Payments

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In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (Update) 2014-12 regarding stock compensation. The Update clarifies the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that…

Preparing for an Annual Audit or Review: How to Eliminate the Pain and Reduce Overage Fees

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If your company is looking for financing from investors or financial institutions, considering a potential acquisition, or foresees an IPO within the next three years, you may need to have an annual financial statement review or audit. Many…

Understanding the New Revenue Recognition Standard

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On May 28, 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), responsible for International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), responsible for U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting…

What Fiat Can Teach Businesses About the Importance of Knowing Profit Margins

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“Don’t buy a Fiat 500e electric car” says the company’s chief executive, Sergio Marchionne. According to Mr. Marchionne, it has nothing to do with the quality and price of the car, but rather the cost associated with producing the car…

Meet the Newest Members of Our Team

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As we mentioned in our May blog post, we have experienced significant growth over the past few years, including a 146% increase in Q1 2014 revenue compared with Q1 2013. To support this growth and ensure we are consistently maintaining the superior…

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Top 10 IRS Tax Issues

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This is a guest post by John D. Milikowsky, an experienced tax attorney in San Diego. 1. When are officers, directors, and employees liable for taxes owed by a business? Short Answer: Individuals may be liable for certain taxes owed by…

Strong Growth brings New Hire to Signature Analytics

Strong Growth Brings Another Quality Hire to Signature Analytics

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Signature Analytics, an outsourced accounting company headquartered in San Diego, California, has continued to grow in late 2013 and early 2014 with new clients and outsourced accounting projects including audit support, audit preparation, assistance…

Unlocking Business Growth with Outsourced BookkeepingMay 14, 2023 - 6:19 pm
As a business owner, you know that managing your finances effectively is essential for success. However, handling bookkeeping in-house can be time-consuming, complex, and costly. That’s where outsourced bookkeeping comes in. For many business owners the difference between outsourced accounting and outsourced bookkeeping is virtually indistinguishable. After all, both involve the day to day running […]
What is the True Cost of Outsourcing Accounting?May 14, 2023 - 5:42 pm
Outsourcing accounting services has become increasingly popular among businesses due to its cost-effectiveness and improved results, enabling businesses to focus on their core competencies while delegating accounting tasks to external experts. While outsourcing can reduce the need to hire and train in-house staff, businesses should also be aware of the different types of costs involved, […]
The Goldilocks Zone of Reporting: Not Too Much, Not Too Little, Just RightMay 7, 2023 - 8:12 pm
Running a successful business requires making informed decisions, and accurate financial reporting is a crucial part of that process. However, sifting through mountains of data to identify key insights can be overwhelming, and insufficient reporting can lead to misguided decisions. This is where finding the Goldilocks Zone of reporting becomes essential – not too much, […]
How Much Should I Pay to Replace My VP of Finance?May 7, 2023 - 4:32 pm
And other accounting roles, responsibilities and costs: Employee turnover can be a disruptive and stressful experience for any business owner. Losing a key member of the finance or accounting team can have significant operational and financial consequences. The search for a replacement can be a daunting task, especially when the departing employee takes institutional […]

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The Signature Analytics Blog

How to weather-proof your business for a possible recession

Using the Three P’s Concept from CNBC’s ‘The Profit’ to Evaluate the Accounting Function of your Business

Blog Post Roundup: Our Most Popular Articles of 2014

New California Employment Law AB 1522 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave

Financial Due Diligence: What is Required & How to Prepare Your Business to Ensure a Successful Acquisition

Where to Invest and Where to Cut? Smart Decision Making Based on Dispassionate Financial Analysis

Grow and Scale Your Business – Seminar Highlights and Video

FASB Clarifies Guidance on Accounting for Share-Based Payments

Preparing for an Annual Audit or Review: How to Eliminate the Pain and Reduce Overage Fees

Understanding the New Revenue Recognition Standard

What Fiat Can Teach Businesses About the Importance of Knowing Profit Margins

Meet the Newest Members of Our Team

Top 10 IRS Tax Issues

Strong Growth Brings Another Quality Hire to Signature Analytics

Private Company Accounting Changes Endorsed by FASB

Adding Top-notch Talent in Response To Continued Growth

Client Increases Profit Margins After Receiving Custom Margin Analysis

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