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PHIL KIRKENDALL Principal, CPA

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Phil KirkendallFeb 4, 2026 5:30:01 AM3 min read

Capacity Math: Can Your Team Take On That Next Project?

“Can we start this project next month?” sounds like a simple question—until it quietly ...
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Phil KirkendallJan 19, 2026 5:45:00 AM3 min read

Why Time Tracking Is the Hidden Engine Behind Profitable Design Firms

Time tracking is one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — tools inside Studio ...
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Phil KirkendallJan 2, 2026 9:45:00 AM2 min read

Studio Designer Resource Hub: Enhance Your Firm’s Efficiency and Profitability

If you run a design, architecture, or engineering firm, you already know Studio Designer ...
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Phil KirkendallDec 29, 2025 4:00:00 AM1 min read

What Design Firms Miss With 1099 Compliance in Studio Designer

It’s one of the most common—and costly—oversights we see in creative businesses: missing ...
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Phil KirkendallNov 26, 2025 9:30:00 AM4 min read

Freelancers, Vendors & Subcontractors: Who Gets a 1099?

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Phil KirkendallAug 7, 2025 4:05:33 PM2 min read

Selling to Outside States: The Sales Tax Mistake That’s Costing You

For design and professional service firms expanding across state lines, sales tax ...
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Phil KirkendallSep 25, 2023 10:16:41 AM4 min read

Cash Flow Forecasting: A Key Tool for Interior Designers

Accounting at its core is based on historical data. Transaction entry for most small ...
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Phil KirkendallJul 6, 2023 8:13:58 AM3 min read

Simplifying Bookkeeping for Interior Design Businesses: Key Strategies for Success

Last updated on July 2, 2024: We've refreshed this article to reflect recent developments ...
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Phil KirkendallJun 30, 2023 9:00:00 AM2 min read

How much cash is really mine?

There's an illusion out there that you can simply look at your bank balance and judge how ...
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Phil KirkendallFeb 9, 2023 10:00:00 AM3 min read

How to Choose the Right Interior Design Accounting Process

Accounting for interior designers can be complex — but it doesn’t have to be. Learn more ...
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