Larry L Bertsch, CPA & Associates

A must read if you reimburse your employees for meals, entertainment and/or travel.

http://www.llbcpa.com/accounting/meals-entertainment-and-travel-expense-fraud/ #!

Meals, Entertainment and Travel Expense Fraud | Larry L. Bertsch, Las Vegas, NV CPA Meals, Entertainment and Travel Expense Fraud. Knowing what it is and how to avoid it. We can help mange this and implement a strategy for you.

It is getting to the end of the year, are you prepared for the upcoming tax season? Whether you are behind on your books and records or simply want a few extra tips, please read the following:

http://www.llbcpa.com/bookkeeping/importance-of-good-record-keeping/

Importance of Good Record Keeping | Larry L. Bertsch, Las Vegas, NV CPA Every person involved in business needs to keep records and the more organized the records the better the information you can retrieve from those records.

If you are an attorney, property manager, or in a position where you control other people's money, please read the following blog.

http://www.llbcpa.com/accounting/attorneys-trust-funds-how-to-properly-administer-an-iolta/

Attorney’s Trust Funds: How to Properly Administer an IOLTA | Larry L. Bertsch, Las Vegas, NV CPA We can assist in creating and maintaining an IOLTA. We have assisted attorneys with setting up an efficient and effective methods of administering an IOLTA.

Excellent article on elderly financial fraud, if you have a question or comment, please give us a call first!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444273704577635130793608176.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Warning Signs of Elderly Financial Fraud Often the signals are subtle, including brokerage accounts you didn't know existed, new loans and a sudden reliance on a new best friend for financial advice.

Getting closer to April 17! If you have filed your taxes and are expecting a refund, you can check the status of the refund at the following IRS webpage:

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html

Where's My Refund - It's Quick, Easy, and Secure. If you e-file, you can generally expect your refund within 10 - 21 days. The projected refund date "Where's My Refund?" provides may change as your tax return moves through processing. Keep in mind that IRS telephone assistors will not be able to provide additional information.

New 1099-K - You may receive form 1099-K if you use credit card processing services or other similar transactions. This form is being sent to the IRS to make sure small businesses are not under reporting their revenues.

If you receive these forms it is important to make sure the amounts reported are correct.