Cost Accounting

Standard vs. Itemized Deductions: What's the Best Tax Strategy?

With tax season quickly approaching, it’s a great time to take a look at your projected tax return and decide on a tax strategy that fits your personal situation. Choosing the right deductions is one way taxpayers can plan for their federal income tax liability to reduce taxable income and, potentially, achieve a larger return…

What is Cost Accounting and Why Does It Matter?

At its core, cost accounting takes a granular look at the fixed and variable expenses that are unique to a specific business. These expenses are compared to production rates and associated profit margins in order to provide management with options when it comes to product opportunities, employee productivity, divisions of labor, and the overall effectiveness of operations and tasks…