CSI Accounting & Payroll

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When small business owners are looking for new outsourced solutions, they want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve welcomed client feedback for over 50 years. We especially welcome negative feedback because we’re skeptical of any business that has a perfect 5-star rating.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MARCH 1, 2024

However, most payroll providers don’t offer full and true job costing. (We At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small businesses for over 50 years. We’ve been asked if we can do job costing through payroll. How can having CSI doing your payroll help you do job costing?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MARCH 8, 2024

Setting up your chart of accounts is one of the first things you do when starting bookkeeping for your business, and it can also change over time. There’s not a “one size fits all” chart of accounts; the categories on it will vary based on your business’s needs and the information you want to focus on.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

When your small business is your livelihood, you focus on profits – as you should! You’ve already taken a great first step by looking into a year-round accounting service like CSI Accounting & Payroll, but is that everything you need to grow your profits? How can an accountant help improve my profitability?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MARCH 13, 2023

Josh wanted to share the story of how CSI Accounting & Payroll helped his business by: Managing its accounting and payroll Helping to regain and stay in compliance Minimizing the tax liability Allowing Joshua to spend more time in the field He chose to work with CSI and never looked back.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JANUARY 3, 2024

While you can do your own accounting, does that mean you should ? At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business accounting for over 50 years. We don’t think you should unless you’re just getting started and have a very limited budget.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When small businesses are looking for a monthly accounting service, great customer service is often on the short list of must-haves. This is usually because they’ve already used an accounting solution that made them feel small and unappreciated. What is customer service like from the small guys?

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1st Step Accounting

JANUARY 25, 2021

As a tech forward accountant, I’m always looking for new tools to add to my toolbox to service my clients. They do have a new accountant program that you can check out and sign up for here. The platform uses a lean chart of accounts that you can segment into strings with tags.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MAY 12, 2023

Payroll reporting is an important aspect of accounting. If you have historical payroll data to move into your bookkeeping software - or you’re just curious about the steps a monthly accountant will take to do so - you’ve come to the right place. Should I have an accountant do it?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JUNE 15, 2023

As a small business owner, you don’t have a lot of time to research all of your options for accounting services. Plus, there’s not a lot of information out there about monthly accounting. CSI Accounting & Payroll has worked with small business accounting for over 50 years.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

AUGUST 1, 2023

More and more medical groups, including small practices and home healthcare, are outsourcing accountants for expanded services. Regardless of how small it is, a medical practice is a business and needs to turn a profit to operate and grow. However, not all accountants or forms of accounting are created equal.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

APRIL 25, 2024

At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business accounting for over 50 years. In all that time, we’ve talked to thousands of small business owners who wanted to know: What are the pros and cons of monthly bookkeeping services?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JUNE 13, 2023

Reconciling your bank accounts means matching up your accounting software to your bank statements. When you only work with an annual tax accountant, this doesn't happen very often. This is common with small businesses when they first start out.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

AUGUST 4, 2023

If you run into even a moderate problem at the wrong time, that can mean big trouble for your business. You might be surprised to hear that your accounting strategy can make all the difference. Most small businesses have an administrative employee handle bookkeeping as a side task, then outsource annual taxes to an accountant.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Engineering companies face complex issues for clients, and your accounting can be equally as challenging. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we've worked with engineering companies for over 50 years. We know that keeping on top of your accounting is not as straightforward as it is for some other small businesses.

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Future Firm

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If you want to see the best cloud accounting software apps all in one place, then you’ll LOVE this ultimate list. In it, I’ll be sharing 147 of the best cloud accounting software apps on the market. Each item in the list will contain a brief description and will focus on how you can level up your accounting automation.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

APRIL 13, 2023

It's nice to have someone else do your taxes, but taking it one step further to outsource all aspects of your accounting can seem like an obstacle that most of us would rather delay. However, there comes a time for most small businesses when this makes the most sense. So, how do you get started?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MARCH 7, 2024

At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business accounting and taxes for over 50 years. However, if you’re not very far behind, will you have to adjust some months in your books as well? Frequently while onboarding new clients, they ask us: Is there a difference between back work and back taxes?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Business entities, or business structures , can play a part in tax liability – but how much do they matter? At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business accounting for over 50 years. Of course, you want to keep that as low as legally possible.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s not unusual for issues to arise due to the accounting industry overall, individual firms, or even the clients they work with. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business finances for over 50 years. Even after all this time, we still see mistakes. Sometimes we even cause them!

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If your construction company has a contract that rolls into a new year , you must accrue for the materials, revenue, and labor involved in the contract - even if you use cash basis accounting for your business. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we've worked with construction companies for over 50 years. How do you do that?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JANUARY 20, 2024

If you’re handling your business’s bookkeeping, you’re going to have at least the occasional question. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business accounting for over 50 years. That means we’ve talked to thousands of small business owners who used to do their own bookkeeping.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JANUARY 15, 2024

Once you’re sure you want to outsource an accounting solution for your small business, you have a few options. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve offered monthly accounting services to small businesses for over 50 years. There may even be more options than you’re aware of!

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

APRIL 26, 2023

Working with an accountant offers many benefits, but it can also create problems. If the relationship between your business and your accountant isn’t dynamic, it won’t be as constructive as it could be. Accountants aren’t known for their customer service skills. So, how reliable is your accounting service?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

APRIL 11, 2023

For many small business owners, having a trusted accountant by your side can feel like a great burden has been lifted off your shoulders. The right accountant can help you stay on top of deadlines and provide expert financial advice. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we've worked with small businesses for over 50 years.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

APRIL 22, 2024

You’re sold on the value of monthly accounting. Don’t forget that monthly accounting isn’t a well-known solution! At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve been doing this for over 50 years – so we know exactly how! At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve been doing this for over 50 years – so we know exactly how!

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Remote Quality Bookkeeping

MARCH 25, 2024

But what is the status of AI in accounting and bookkeeping? Yet, with profits at stake, many small business owners want to know if they can (and should) leave their bookkeeping to artificial intelligence. Brace yourself for a deep dive as we unravel how these developments could dramatically change life for small businesses.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, is that level of detail actually useful in the long run, and are they able to find job costing through accounting services? At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small businesses for over 50 years. How can CSI help me with job costing at no extra cost?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JANUARY 7, 2024

There are a lot of issues that can arise with annual services – no matter how great your accountant is. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business accounting year-round for over 50 years.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MARCH 10, 2024

What’s the difference between a tax attorney and an accountant? At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business taxes for over 50 years. How do you know when you need to work with each of them?

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

JUNE 7, 2023

Small business owners often overlook the importance of a good accountant until they find themselves crunching numbers at the end of a long day. This is a reality for most small businesses, but there comes a time when the owner or their administrative staff can't keep up and need professional help.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

APRIL 19, 2023

As a small business owner, you may think that you can’t afford an accounting service - and for many new businesses with low financial activity, this might be true. Accounting only becomes more advanced as your business grows, so hiring a monthly accounting service at the right time lifts a huge burden off your shoulders.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MAY 2, 2023

At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we've been advising childcare center owners on industry best practices for over 50 years. Between planning activities, ensuring your kids are safe, and keeping up with regulations, the work never stops.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

MARCH 7, 2023

However, there are only so many hours in a day, and your expertise is in your line of work - so why are you trying to do your own accounting when so much is at stake? Rather than sacrificing your time and still risking falling behind on accounting, think about outsourcing your accounting to professionals with experience in your industry.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

That’s why so many small businesses want to outsource their working capital management - but what are the pros and cons? At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business finances for over 50 years. Why is that?

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Analytix Finance & Accounting

DECEMBER 28, 2023

For many small businesses, the year-end accounting process can feel overwhelming. It demonstrates good financial health to your stakeholders, reduces stress, and sets your business up on a positive note so you can spend more time focusing on setting new strategies and achieving your goals.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Small business owners who do their own accounting may pat themselves on the back for saving money, but sometimes they wonder if it’s worth it. How much time spent on accounting each month is too much before it makes more sense to just outsource it to professionals? What is the value of my time?

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