The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, mandates that certain businesses, known as "reporting companies," must file BOI reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This requirement aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the U.S. financial system. Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) refers to the identity of individuals who ultimately own or control a legal entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). This information is crucial for law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions to combat financial crimes like money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion. A reporting company created or registered to do business before January 1, 2024, will have until January 1, 2025, to file its initial beneficial ownership information report.    Read more...

Capital consists of cash provided from cash flow, borrowing and investment capital (Equity). It is referred to as working capital, debt and equity investments. The amount of capital available at any one-time controls the ability of the firm to meet its day-to-day operations, invest in new technology and machinery, or grow the business.

For a small business, working capital is the difference between a company’s current assets and its current liabilities. Examples of assets include cash, accounts receivable/customers’ unpaid bills, and inventories of raw materials and finished goods. Examples of liabilities include accounts payable and debts. It's a commonly used measurement to gauge the short-term financial health of an organization.

Debt capital can be made up of bank loans, bank line of credits, owner/shareholder loans, and loans from private lenders. Debt capital generally has an interest rate and a payment schedule.

Investment capital can come from your own personal savings, family investment, or outside investors.

Contact Mission Oaks Tax & Accounting to find out how we can monitor your working capital on an ongoing basis and provide you with guidance that can help to ensure you always have sufficient capital to cover your near-term liabilities.

Cash flow results from the activities of operations, investment and financing. There is a statement that provides this information to the business owner called a Statement of Cash Flows.

Cash flow from ordinary operations describes money flows involved directly with the production and sale of goods and services. It is calculated by taking cash received from sales and subtracting operating expenses that were paid in cash for the period. Thus, it indicates whether or not a company has enough funds coming in to pay its bills and operating expenses.

Cash flow from investment activities consists of activities such as the purchase of assets, the sale of assets, the purchase and sales of activities for the growth of the company.

Cash Flow from financing activities is the movement of funds in the company through debt and equity.

If the cash flow goes negative in any period, the company may need to consider external financing rather than depleting its working capital. Mission Oaks Tax & Accounting offers services that help you manage your cash flow and alert you when corrective actions are needed.

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain to make a product or provide a service is referred to as its capacity. Depending on the type of business, capacity can refer to a production process, human resources allocation, technical thresholds, or other related concepts. Capacity planning requires management to accept limitations on their workflow and internal processes. No system, no matter how well-designed can run at full capacity for a prolonged period. As a result, potential inefficiencies, delays and/or system failures need to be anticipated before they become issues.

Among its services, Mission Oaks Tax & Accounting offers ongoing capacity planning.Contact us to find out more.

There are many aspects of required compliance. From the Company’s tax return to adherence to new payroll requirements, to debt compliance requirements, to equity compliance. All of these have changing laws and requirements that must be adhered-to to keep a company running as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Diminish the risk of non-compliance by contacting Mission Oaks Tax & Accounting. Members of our advisory staff can guide you through the complex waters.