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[INTERVIEW] Michael Majeed, Finance Executive, SR&ED Tax Consultant

YoungUpstarts

Michael Majeed is quick to note the vast numbers of new startups that launch each year on the Canadian landscape, and he’s keenly interested in helping young business owners make the most of their opportunities, especially when it comes to their finances. Financial intelligence is important to anyone starting a company.

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The Bare Minimum You Need To Know About Accounting

YoungUpstarts

Though personal income taxes will usually not be due until the middle of April, organizing your finances at the end of each year is an absolute necessity. In order to make sure your books are as accurate and legally compliant as they feasibly can be, we will quickly review the most essential things for you to know about accounting.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

There were startups and a software industry but barely. SEEING THINGS FROM THE VC SIDE OF THE TABLE While I was a VC in 2007 & 2008 those were dead years because the market again evaporated due the the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). There was no money train. It was 1991. We still loved every moment.

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Revenue Recognition’s Effect On M&A

YoungUpstarts

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. In certain industries, such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and hardware companies, the new standard is a minor tweak.

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Nonprofit Policy Review Checklist

Board Effect

The National Council of Nonprofits recommends that nonprofit boards review their policies on an annual basis. It’s important to conduct an annual review of your policies so that your nonprofit organization remains in legal compliance and avoids liability issues. Take as many meetings as you need to do a thorough review.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Business Financial Management

Up and Running

Now, managing and analyzing your business finances doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. Here are a few tips to help you better manage your business finances. These advanced platforms can help small businesses, startups, and solopreneurs automatically log transactions and monitor account balances.

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12 Ways to Stay on Top of Your Business Finances

Up and Running

Savvy entrepreneurs make time to review their business’s books regularly. To find out more about how actual business owners approach monitoring their financials, we asked Young Entrepreneur Council members this question: How often do you review your business’s financials? Review your main financial statements.

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