Ann Marie Puig discusses accounting strategies for the end of the year

Ending the calendar year implies a great deal of things for private ventures. It’s an ideal opportunity to begin considering what you need to accomplish one year from now and work on your conventional goal-setting processes. You are likely amidst seasonal shopping for your workers, merchants, customers and partners. Furthermore, obviously, it’s an ideal opportunity to begin finishing off your books for this schedule year.  Ann Marie Puig, a successful business owner and philanthropist from Costa Rica, discusses how small businesses should be handling the financial side of the business as the year draws to a close.
 
Truth be told, at this moment is an ideal opportunity to check in with your bookkeeper to find out whether there is anything you ought to do to ensure your business ends the year fiscally strong.  A couple of little changes can have a major effect on your absolute pay and assessment obligation for the year.
 
Take a glance at how the year was financially.  This data is fundamental for your objective setting process and to guarantee your books are state-of-the-art and precise. Have your clerk or bookkeeper run the entirety of the reports that are applicable for your business and timetable an opportunity to stroll through them together in the event that you need more clarification on the numbers and explicit breakdowns.
 
Any payments received by December 31 considers salary for the present year. Moving pay to after January 1 postpones it from being considered salary until the next year, and this can spare you a lot of cash, contingent upon where your pay levels are every year. So, inquire as to whether it bodes well to concede December payments until January to cut your expense bill.
 
Adds Puig, “This is the ideal opportunity to burn through cash on things your business needs so you can augment conclusions. Does your gear need be redesigned? Would you be able to load up on office supplies? Are there merchant installments you can make ahead of time? Create a rundown of purchases you could make presently to take advantage of your derivations.”
 
In the event that there has been a drop in market value of your stock, you might have the option to report extra deduction. This relies upon your bookkeeping strategies, so ensure you check with your bookkeeper to check whether this bodes well for your independent company.
 
Make payments to your retirement plan or set one up before December 31 to decrease your pay during the current year. Explains Puig, “Right now is an ideal opportunity to maximize your commitments. In the event that you haven’t yet set up a retirement account, converse with a financial adviser to figure out which plan is best for your business.”
 
In addition to the fact that philanthropy is an altruistic commitment from your independent company and an incredible activity during the Christmas season, it can likewise be a smart idea for your business funds. Furthermore, you don’t need to give cash. You can likewise give things, for example, apparel, toys and different merchandise, and guarantee a conclusion for the honest assessment. Simply out, make certain to get appropriate documentation and a receipt for your records.
 
Keep in mind the slight frenzy that set in when you began contemplating finishing off your books, burrowing for the information your bookkeeper or accountant requested and through about your business funds all in all?  Concludes Puig, “Get a jump on one year from now presently by illustrating a framework you can use to make the procedure even smoother one year from now. Getting composed currently will make one year from now a piece of cake.”

About Ann Marie Puig  

Ann Marie Puig has been a distinguished Consultant, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting and Finance and Chief Financial Officer for almost 20 years. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a reputation for accurate, clear and concise record management in month-end closings, accruals, reconciliations, AP, AR and JE, as well as superior human resource skills.  She is extremely knowledgeable in current technology, eCommerce and a variety of Industries.
 

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