Turning a Break-Even Business Into a Profitable One: The Power of an Outside Perspective

December 18, 2025|Categories: Business, Business Consultant, Small Business|Tags: , , , |

Many business owners find themselves in a familiar but frustrating position: the company is surviving, bills are paid, employees are compensated, and the doors remain open—but profits remain flat. Breaking even can feel like stability, [...]

Economic Outlook: Navigating Today’s Economy with Confidence and Clarity

December 18, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Business, Business Consultant, Editorial, Management Accounting, Public & Personal Accounting, Small Business, Tax Accounting|Tags: , , |

Economic uncertainty has become a defining feature of today’s business climate. Inflation, interest rate volatility, rising labor costs, and shifting regulatory requirements are affecting organizations across industries. For business owners and executives, the challenge is [...]

Washington State Floats New Payroll Tax Proposal: What Employers Need to Know

December 2, 2025|Categories: Business, Business Consultant, Government, In the news, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Tax, Washington State|Tags: , , , , , , |

Washington State Floats New Payroll Tax Proposal: What Employers Need to Know Source: https://komonews.com/news/local/new-washington-state-tax-proposal-to-offset-federal-funding-losses-during-trump-administration-economy-taxes-washingtonians-legislation-politics A new payroll-based tax proposal—modeled after Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax—is expected to take center stage in Olympia this session. The measure, [...]

Former Tacoma Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzling from Elderly Client: A Cautionary Tale for Families and Fiduciaries

November 19, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Financial Crimes, Forensic Accounting, Fraud & Criminal Investigations|Tags: , , , , , |

Former Tacoma Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzling from Elderly Client: A Cautionary Tale for Families and Fiduciaries Source: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/tacoma-lawyer-embezzles-elderly-client Financial abuse remains one of the most devastating — and often overlooked — forms of exploitation impacting [...]

Year-End Sales Tax Reconciliation for Washington State Businesses

November 17, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, Local Sales Tax, Management Accounting, Sales Tax Updates, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , |

Year-End Sales Tax Reconciliation for Washington State Businesses Pivotal Forensic Accounting & Audits — Year-End Sales Tax Guide As the year wraps up, Washington State businesses face a critical task: closing out their sales-tax obligations [...]