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CB Accounting CB Accounting serves the small business community by providing accounting and payroll services, tax

“I’m working harder than ever—so why is there no money in the bank?”We have heard this from several business owners rece...
09/13/2026

“I’m working harder than ever—so why is there no money in the bank?”

We have heard this from several business owners recently.

The answer is often that profit and cash are not the same thing. Money may be tied up in unpaid customer invoices, inventory, loan payments, equipment purchases, owner draws, taxes, or rising labor and overhead costs.

More sales do not necessarily solve the problem, either. Growth can actually consume cash when expenses must be paid before the related revenue is collected.

Your financial reports should help you see where the money is going, which parts of the business are profitable, and what needs to change.

If your business is busy but the bank balance never seems to reflect all that hard work, CB Accounting can help you find the hole in the bucket—and build a practical plan to address it.

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day ! Have a safe and fun long weekend and don't forget to celebrate the workers in your life!

09/02/2026

Your P&L says what happened.

But can it help answer:

Can I afford to hire another employee?
Which part of my business is actually making money?
Why is cash tight when sales are good?
Can the business comfortably take on new debt?
Are my margins improving—or getting worse?

That's where accounting starts becoming something much more useful.

At CB Accounting LLC, we're focused on helping business owners move beyond simply receiving financial statements to actually understanding and using them to make decisions.

Your numbers should help you run your business—not just document it.

Good accounting tells you what happened.

Good advisory helps you decide what to do next.

Your financial statements are finished—but do you know what they are telling you?Many business owners receive reports sh...
08/05/2026

Your financial statements are finished—but do you know what they are telling you?

Many business owners receive reports showing what happened last month without gaining the clarity they need to decide what to do next.

Our advisory services help business owners answer questions such as:

• Why is cash tight even though the business is profitable?
• Are labor and operating costs increasing too quickly?
• Which services, jobs, or locations are actually profitable?
• Are prices sufficient to cover overhead and generate a healthy return?
• Where should management focus first?

At CB Accounting, we help turn reliable financial information into practical decisions and action steps.

If your reports are providing numbers but not answers, let’s have a conversation about how business advisory services could help.

Mark your calendar! Two important tax deadlines are coming this fall.📅 September 15, 2026This is the deadline for extend...
07/28/2026

Mark your calendar! Two important tax deadlines are coming this fall.

📅 September 15, 2026

This is the deadline for extended partnership and S corporation returns. It is also the due date for third-quarter individual and corporate estimated tax payments.

📅 October 15, 2026

This is the deadline for extended individual income tax returns and extended calendar-year C corporation returns.

If you own a partnership or S corporation, your business return may need to be completed by September 15 so you have the Schedule K-1 needed for your October 15 personal return.

One important reminder: An extension gives you more time to file, but it does not give you more time to pay. Interest and possible penalties may be accumulating on unpaid balances.

If your return is still on extension, now is the time to gather your documents, finish your bookkeeping, and resolve any unanswered questions. Please do not wait until the week of the deadline!

Contact CB Accounting if you need help preparing for an upcoming business or personal tax deadline.

06/05/2026

Are you running a successful construction company but constantly wondering where the cash went?

It's one of the most common challenges we see among contractors generating $5–10 million in annual revenue. Even profitable companies can experience cash flow issues when job costing, WIP reporting, and financial forecasting aren't providing a complete picture.

The good news? These problems are often preventable with the right accounting systems and reporting in place.

At CB Accounting, we work with construction companies to help them understand their numbers, improve project profitability, and build a stronger financial foundation for growth.

🔨 Know your true project margins.
📊 Gain better visibility into cash flow.
📈 Make smarter business decisions.

Ready to gain better control over your construction company's finances? Contact CB Accounting today to learn how our construction-focused accounting services can help improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, and support your next stage of growth.

05/13/2026

Your accountant should do more than just file taxes.

At CB Accounting LLC, we help business owners go beyond bookkeeping with proactive advisory services designed to help you:
✔ Improve cash flow
✔ Increase profitability
✔ Plan for growth
✔ Make smarter financial decisions

Today’s businesses need more than compliance — they need a trusted financial partner.

If you’ve ever wondered:
❓ “Why is cash flow still tight?”
❓ “Can I afford to grow?”
❓ “Where is my business actually making money?”

… advisory services can help provide the answers.

We work alongside business owners to turn financial data into real business strategy.

📞 Ready to take a more proactive approach to your finances? Let’s talk.

05/08/2026

One of the biggest tax mistakes business owners make?

Waiting until tax season to think about tax planning.

By the time January arrives, many tax-saving opportunities are already gone.

That’s why proactive planning throughout the year is so important — especially for growing businesses.

We just published a new article covering several important 2026 tax planning strategies for small business owners, including:

✔ Retirement contribution strategies
✔ Business equipment deductions
✔ Entity structure reviews
✔ Cash flow planning
✔ Year-end tax projections

Good tax planning isn’t just about reducing taxes — it’s about supporting the long-term financial health of your business.

If you’d like to take a more proactive approach this year, we’d be happy to help.

📞 616-802-4212

04/23/2026

Is your business growing… but your finances feel harder to manage?

You’re not alone. A lot of Grand Rapids business owners hit a point where:
👉 Cash flow feels unpredictable
👉 You’re not sure what’s actually profitable
👉 Big decisions feel like guesswork

That’s exactly where Outsourced CFO services can help.

At CB Accounting LLC, we help local businesses:
✔ Get control of their cash flow
✔ Understand their numbers
✔ Make smarter decisions
✔ Grow with confidence

You don’t need a full-time CFO—you just need the right guidance.

📩 Message us or reach out today to learn more!

Address

967 Spaulding Avenue S. E
Ada, MI
49301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

(616) 802-4212

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