…Certification. Many commercial properties are certified green under different standards, with the most well-known being Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). These standards usually require periodic recertification. To ensure renewal, property owners may require commercial tenants to use sustainable design components, construction materials, and office equipment, which can have a direct impact on your bottom line if you’re not…
…a published author, licensed attorney, and certified public accountant.] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With many of us buying and selling things online, person-to-person, there is ample opportunity to be robbed and cheated. I once had a client who had planned to buy a car from an online seller. He went to meet the seller and sat in his car for half an hour…
…as turn on music or a podcast. When you’re not glued to your phone, you’ll enjoy life a whole lot more. Try Replacement Therapy Finally, instead of reaching for your phone, pick up a book. Talk to your coworker, spouse or neighbor. If we’re honest, human interactions far more satisfying than a tiny rectangular screen. Sources https://www.bustle.com/articles/188786-5-scientifically-proven-benefits-to-unplugging-from-technology https://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/Cell-phones-believed-to-cause-serious-sleep-problems-264708571.html https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/03/how-to-curb-you-smartphone-addiction-in-2018.html http://time.com/4793331/instagram-social-media-mental-health/…
…Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Illinois. She is an active member of prestigious organizations like the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), and the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). Beyond her professional achievements, Engelman is deeply involved in her community. She serves on the board of Leyden Family Services and is a…
…been able to work at a company that was so compassionate and willing to work with my schedule when my husband was sick. I think that’s very rare with most companies. I consider myself super blessed to work for a firm that takes into account people’s lives and not just the work. What are you looking forward to, personally and…
AICPA Peer Review Program In 2015, CJBS participated in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Peer Review Program, which is conducted every three years. Our firm is proud to announce that we received a Certificate of Recognition from the AICPA for demonstrating that CJBS designed and complied with a system of quality control for our accounting and auditing practices…
…Fraud Examiners compiled data from a study of 2,110 real cases of fraud, investigated in 133 countries, and totalling $3.6 billion in losses. It found occupational fraud to be the “most common form of financial crime in the world with 86% of cases falling under this category.” Occupational fraud is defined as “frauds that are committed by individuals against the…
…well as a published author, licensed attorney, and certified public accountant.] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In my practice, I receive numerous calls from individuals that have been assaulted with attempts to defraud them of their savings. More times than I can recall, the individual is duped and becomes the fraudster’s victim. In this info-series, I will share with you some of the most…
…don’t hesitate to contact your CJBS advisor as we move into the third quarter. QuickBooks Online Subscription Cost Increase Every summer Intuit raises the annual rate of their QuickBooks Online Subscriptions. At CJBS we bill our clients who utilize QBO on an annual basis. This allows you to take advantage of our wholesale discount. Please note that this increase does…
…Markups How to Make the Most of Margins and Markups When it comes to gross margins and the American economy, they vary widely throughout the country’s industries. When New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business recently compiled gross margin statistics for January 2019, they found the low end includes the Auto and Truck industry with a gross margin…