Paul Kirkendall
Year‑End Close Checklist for Small Firms (Owner’s Edition)
At a glance: A clean year‑end close comes down to three things: reconcile every account, ...
W-2s, W-3s & 1099s: What’s Due and Who Does What
If year-end tax forms make your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. The good news? The ...
Studio Designer Reports: Accuracy, Setup & Profitability
Studio Designer’s built‑in reports are excellent at summarizing what happened—revenue, ...
Are You Guessing or Growing? A Q4 Readiness Checklist for Interior Design Firms
Q4 isn’t just the final sprint—it’s a launchpad for the year ahead. But too many design ...
Planning vs. Budgeting: Why Most Design Firms Get It Backwards
Creative firms are full of ideas. But when it comes to numbers, most fall into a familiar ...
The Financial Operations Schedule Most Creatives Don’t Know They Need
If you run a design, architecture, or engineering firm, you likely didn’t get into ...
Outsourced vs. In-House Accounting: Which is Right for Your Business?
Choosing how to manage your company’s finances can shape everything from daily operations ...
How Outsourced Accounting Services Enhance Financial Transparency
Financial transparency is the foundation of trust, informed decision-making, and ...
Key Services Offered by Top Bookkeeping Firms
Strong bookkeeping keeps businesses running smoothly—but the best outsourced firms do ...
The Strategic Advantage of Outsourced CFO Services
Every business needs strong financial leadership, but hiring a full-time CFO isn’t always ...