Article Archive by Subject

Here are some of the articles we have written on different subjects: 

QuickBooks File Sharing

• Need to send us a QuickBooks file? Here is some information for you. 

Accounting practices 

• Make a note of that and take the mystery out of your year end accounting. 
• Expense or asset?  Not all expenditures are treated the same way. 
• Vineyard costs and AVA designations.
• Commission arrangements in California. 

Measures, metrics and engagement 

• Buzz for the buck? You need new measures for today's buyers.
• Keeping score. It works for wine, it works for business.  

Avoiding fraud

• Written for the holiday season, these tips are helpful at any time of year. 
• No one is exempt from fraud. Take these steps to reduce your exposure. 
• System security is just one aspect of strong internal controls. 

Health Care reform

• Employer reimbursement of individual premiums can have an impact under the new rules. 

Tax changes, updates, opportunities

• Changes in the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 impact depreciation, deductions, and the research credit
• Sales tax exemptions for wineries
• What are the odds of being audited by the IRS? 

Charitable donations

Training opportunities

• We shared some options for local training. 

Casualty losses