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.