Beware of Journal Entries that Create Income

Beware of Journal Entries that Create Income

When reviewing transactions in an accounting system it is important to pay particular attention to journal entries. Journal entries are used to adjust accounting records for activities that are not cash in nature. When dealing with an accrual accounting system,...
Fraud on the Cares Act – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Fraud on the Cares Act – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) initially authorized up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms were established to be the same for everyone. The loan amounts will be forgiven as...
Dispersing Employee Credit Cards

Dispersing Employee Credit Cards

As a way to stay on top of company expenses, my credit card company recently recommended I provide my employees with their own business credit card. If you’re in business for yourself, this has probably happened to you. The benefits outlined in their sales brochure...
The Disgruntled Bookkeeper

The Disgruntled Bookkeeper

Income tax evasion and fraud occur daily in the United States, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) studies show that the largest arena of fraud is the small solely-owned business. The average citizen receives wages or a salary and taxes are withheld, therefore their...