3 Steps to Business Clarity Amid the Sea Change in Accounting

By Sandi Smith Leyva, CPA
Accountant’s Accelerator

With Labor Day closing in, it’s a good time to take stock of where we stand for the year, plus re-group as needed before the 2014 busy season is upon us.  With so many changes in software, politics, tax laws, and global standards, it’s pretty easy to feel a little disorganized.

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Here are three steps to help us take stock of our foundational business goals, re-evaluate our big picture, and get us centered as we enter the next quarter.