Building an audience online can turn into a business faster than many creators expect. As brand deals multiply and platform revenue becomes more consistent, creators may also begin launching merchandise, hiring support, traveling for sponsored work or earning income from companies across the country. The creative side may still feel familiar, but behind the scenes, […]
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Most business owners do not spend much time thinking about financial statement audits until a lender requests one, an investor starts asking questions or the company is preparing for a major change. At that point, the process can feel unfamiliar. An audit involves much more than reviewing a set of financial statements. The CPA needs […]
We want to make you aware of an upcoming Illinois sales tax rate change that may impact businesses making sales in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. Effective August 1, 2026, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) occupation and use tax rate will increase by 0.25% in these counties. This applies to many […]
280E has made every dollar more complicated for cannabis operators. Because cannabis remains federally restricted, state-legal businesses have historically had to operate without many of the ordinary deductions other companies can claim. The IRS has noted that cannabis businesses must carefully calculate cost of goods sold while navigating the limits Section 280E places on ordinary […]
If you are exploring accounting jobs in Illinois, you are probably looking for more than a title change. You want to know what the day-to-day experience feels like, how people are supported during busy seasons, and whether there is room to build a career that lasts. At CJBS, our culture is shaped by the way […]
If your business is still using QuickBooks Desktop, this is a good time to start thinking about your next move. For years, QuickBooks Desktop has been a familiar system for many business owners. It has handled bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, invoicing, and day-to-day financial management for countless companies. But the accounting software landscape is changing, and […]