Media & Technology Accounting - November 30, 2023

…in decades of industry experience, our team will collaborate with you to provide accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services that keep your company compliant — and competitive — in an increasingly crowded marketplace.  Contact CJBS Media & Technology Accounting & Advisory Services Accounting Proper accounting is essential to your media or technology company’s success, but it’s probably the last thing…

Moving to QuickBooks Online with CJBS - December 20, 2022

…will no longer be available through third parties. The good news is that if you switch to QuickBooks Online Simple Start or Essentials through CJBS, your annual cost will be just $280 or $520, respectively. If you currently have the Desktop version for five users ($1,999), this is comparable to QuickBooks Online Plus, which is just $750 with CJBS. Our…

Small Business Survey: How Are Today’s SMBs Using Technology? - July 11, 2019

technology services, almost half say that revenue stream is growing faster than their regular business. Preferred Tech Vendors Where do the majority of SMBs buy technology? Pretty much the same places as individual consumers, namely online retailers such as Amazon and brick-and-mortar stores like Best Buy. Priorities Compared to Two Years Ago Another interesting finding from the study revealed that…

Learning to be at Home With Technology - May 4, 2020

Family With Teenage Children Using Technology At Home

…on your right is just on the other side of town. One big difference I’ve noticed since the pandemic began is my own changing attitude when it comes to my kids and technology. I used to put a lot of effort into following AAP recommendations and limiting their screen time, but now that school is online, I find myself encouraging…

Apply Online - May 22, 2018

CJBS is always looking for talented people to help us provide our clients with great service. Please fill out the form below to submit a general application to our Human Resources department for review. Thanks for your interest in CJBS. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required) Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal…

Year-End Retirement Planning Strategies Around Your IRA - November 14, 2023

…distribution penalty tax on any excess not directly rolled over to the Roth account. For this reason, it would be better to pay the tax due upon conversion from separate funds, instead of taking it as a distribution. Understanding how to plan for your future is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Making a year-end IRA contribution and/or conversion to a Roth…

Tech Fraud | Scams and Frauds Series by Larry Goldsmith – Part Four - March 4, 2024

…Owing taxes isn’t a criminal act. You can go online at www.IRS.gov to verify if any taxes are owed. If there are, you can pay them online on the IRS’s secured website. As if these phone calls weren’t enough, the email scams are even worse. A client received an email telling him that his bank account had been compromised. The…

Working Smarter in the “New Normal” - December 21, 2021

Mask presentation

…engineer” a risk assessment tailored to those priorities. The goal is for someone to take ownership of the company’s risk assessment and anti-fraud program, which can also help to improve company-wide communication and collaboration in the process.  The smarter use of technology is one positive outcome of the pandemic. Rather than seeing the “new normal” as a burden, innovative companies…

Real Estate Accounting - November 30, 2023

…Lease Make Sense? With events related to climate change continuing to be a major focus of the news cycle, many business owners are looking for ways to lessen their companies’ environmental impact. One move you may want to consider, quite literally, is relocating to a commercial property with a “green lease.” What is a green lease? Green leases Succession Planning…

Helpful Resources - August 5, 2021

CJBS Helpful Resources

…payment activity. IRS Payments State Tax Payments Look up your specific state, including Illinois, for information on how to pay your state taxes online. State Payments Check My Refund Status The IRS website now provides refund information for the 2021, 2020, and 2019 tax years. Click here to check your refund status. Check Status Manage My Child Tax Credit Payments…