Rebecca Guthrie: Building relationships to better serve our clients
For Rebecca Guthrie, it’s all about relationships. Rebecca has been a staff accountant at Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, for a year, having begun her tenure with the firm in July 2016. As a staff accountant, Rebecca does a little bit of everything, from doing monthly accounting work for clients to preparing tax returns and financial […]
Beware of emerging phone scam involving claims concerning certified mail
After reports in recent years of a series of scams targeting taxpayers, con artists have upped their game in a way to make their scams appear more legitimate. The IRS reported this month that there is a new scam linked to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), where fraudsters claim that the IRS had […]
Are you financially ready for EOTF upgrades?
McDonald’s owner/operators are facing some of the most significant changes to their business than at almost any other time. McDonald’s is pursuing a historic upgrade to all its restaurants – starting with the Major Remodel Program and capped off with the Experience of the Future that requires infrastructure investments geared toward changing technology, customer experience […]
Back Office Solutions key to efficient business
William Washington has been a McDonald’s owner/operator for 18 years and recently became a client of Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs. “I wish I had gone with your firm a long time ago,” Washington said. The best thing, he said, is that he can always get an answer to any question he has. “Whenever I call, […]
School’s out for the summer, so let’s get to work
School is out for the summer, which is an ideal time for your children to earn a little money and gain some experience at the same time. Bringing them in to work for you is a good idea, but first, keep in mind the following when employing family members: Make sure the job is legitimate. Your […]
Kim Glaze receives HR certification
Kim Glaze, human resources manager at Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, recently earned the distinction of being named a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional. Achieving this credential required Glaze to successfully complete a lengthy application process, attend an 11-week class and pass a rigorous exam at the end of the course. “We congratulate Kim […]
‘Trashed’ at work: Roadside Cleanup Day
Employees at Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, got trashed recently. About 20 staff members took some time out of their day Friday, May 19, to hit the roadsides along Iris Drive and Salem Gate Road to pick up litter and debris. More than 30 bags of trash were collected in about an hour’s time, with everything […]
Be vigilant to protect against ransomware
The massive worldwide cyberattack this weekend provides a good opportunity to revisit your IT security measures. Hundreds of thousands of users were infected with what is referred to as ransomware that locked down victims’ computers and held the data ransom until the victim paid money in bitcoins. Once the initial computer was infected, the virus, […]
More reward than risk with corporate credit card
Using a credit card for business purposes has many advantages. You can manage the payment of bills and at the same time improve your company’s purchasing power. Furthermore, a business credit card helps keep your business and personal expenses separate, which is important when calculating deductions for business-related expenses. It also minimizes your risk of […]
Use the Cloud to power productivity in your business
Sometimes it’s not so bad to have your head in the clouds – especially if it means making your office run more efficiently. Cloud technology has become a valuable tool for driving productivity and efficiency for many business operations. The Cloud is a great resource to save data in a secure off-site location that can […]