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Seven tax strategies that save small businesses money

September 22, 2021

Taxes are a constant for any business. They come due every year, whether you have a profitable year or are in times of economic downturn. Planning for your taxes is an important business function, as…

Implementing the new lease accounting standards for private construction firms

August 13, 2021

During the uncertainty of the pandemic in 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) granted a temporary reprieve for private companies, delaying their deadline for implementing new lease accounting practices. If your construction firm is…

How better job costing is the key to unlocking greater profitability for your construction firm

August 13, 2021

Job costing is the backbone of any construction project’s profitability, and how well you manage this process can make or break the bank on a project. However, construction companies often struggle to properly job cost…

Payroll fraud challenges in a remote work environment

July 29, 2021

Remote work has been a hot topic for the past several years. Since workplaces were strongly encouraged to allow non-essential employees to work from home in 2020, remote work has become an even bigger discussion.…

Understanding business meal and entertainment deduction rules

July 29, 2021

The last few years have afforded quite a few changes in how the IRS allows businesses to handle meal and entertainment costs in relation to their taxes. The 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)…

Tax facts to know about vacation rentals

July 29, 2021

Buying property and selling after it’s appreciated is a wealth-building strategy that has been around for centuries. It’s even better if that property can make you money, say through rental income. If you’ve been considering…

PAUL DAVISON NAMED PARTNER

July 21, 2021

Fresno, California – July 1, 2021 — Malcolm Dedekian, Managing Partner of Dedekian, George, Small & Markarian Accountancy Corporation, is pleased to announce the promotion to partner of Paul Davison effective July 1, 2021.  Mr. Dedekian noted the significant contributions Paul has made as a staff accountant, senior accountant, supervisor, and manager at the…

Implementing the new lease accounting standards for private construction firms

June 25, 2021

During the uncertainty of the pandemic in 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) granted a temporary reprieve for private companies, delaying their deadline for implementing new lease accounting practices. If your construction firm is…

Minimize the cash flow stress for your construction business

June 23, 2021

Have you ever started a project, only to realize that you’re short cash to pay for the supplies until your last project pays out? Or, you’re having to move funds from your personal account to…

Tax implications for cryptocurrency owners

June 3, 2021

Cryptocurrency, a type of virtual currency that utilizes cryptography to validate and secure transactions digitally recorded on a distributed ledger, such as a blockchain, has been on the rise over the past several years. ‘ Approximately 14 percent of Americans…

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