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Most business owners only look at their Profit & Loss statement when their accountant asks for it at tax time. That is a missed opportunity. Your P&L is not just a tax report. It is one of the most powerful tools you have for understanding how your business is actually performing and where your money […]

Accounting, Client Case Studies, Non-Profits, Quickbooks, Resources, Small Business

January 19, 2026

What Your Profit & Loss Statement Is Really Telling You

Why January Sets the Tone for the Entire Year January is more than just a fresh calendar page. It is the foundation for your entire financial year. Starting the year with clean, accurate books gives you clarity. You know where your business stands, what it can afford, and what needs attention. When bookkeeping is organized […]

Accounting, Quickbooks, Small Business

January 5, 2026

New Year, Clean Books: How to Start the Year With Accurate Financials

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Every year, business owners set financial goals with the best intentions. More revenue. More profit. Less stress. But somewhere between January and March, those goals quietly fade into the background. The problem is not motivation. It is that most financial goals are not connected to real numbers, real systems, or real support. Let’s talk about […]

Accounting, Non-Profits, Quickbooks, Small Business, Uncategorized

December 29, 2025

Setting Financial Goals for the Year That Actually Stick

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Business Growth Brings New Financial Challenges As your business grows, your finances become more complicated. What used to be a simple spreadsheet can quickly turn into multiple accounts, invoices, expenses, taxes, and financial decisions that impact your bottom line. This leads many business owners to ask: Do I need to hire a bookkeeper – or […]

Accounting, Featured, Non-Profits, Quickbooks, Resources, Small Business, Uncategorized

November 11, 2025

Is It Time to Hire a Bookkeeper or an Accountant? Here’s How to Decide…

Avoid costly bookkeeping mistakes that drain your profits. Learn how to fix small business accounting errors and avoid bookkeeping problems with expert guidance from AEM Accounting LLC. Why Bookkeeping Mistakes Are More Expensive Than They Seem Many business owners underestimate how much bookkeeping mistakes can cost. A missed expense or an unrecorded payment might seem […]

Accounting, Featured, Quickbooks, Small Business, Uncategorized

October 24, 2025

Bookkeeping Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands….. And How to Avoid Them

Learn the key differences between cash flow vs profit and why both matter for your business’s success. Discover how smart cash flow management keeps your company running smoothly. Understanding the Basics When business owners review their financials, they often focus on one number – profit. But here’s the truth: profit doesn’t always equal cash in […]

Accounting, Featured, Quickbooks, Small Business, Uncategorized

October 10, 2025

Cash Flow vs. Profit: Why Your Business Needs to Understand the Difference