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Setting Up Your Books as a Small Business: A Guide Using Quickbooks Accounting Software
As a small business owner, setting up your books accurately is a crucial step for the financial health and success of your business. It...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Securing Your Legacy: Accounting Considerations for Estate Planning Awareness Week
Throughout the year, we celebrate many awareness weeks and national days, but one that often goes unnoticed is Estate Planning Awareness...
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Small Business Valuations: A Fundamental Aspect in Legal, Lending, and Estate Settlements
In the world of finance and business, the valuation of small to medium-sized businesses or professional practices is a crucial component...
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Key Considerations for Small Businesses When Working With Vendors and Making Purchases
In the ever-evolving business ecosystem, small businesses play a critical role in driving economic growth.
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Unlocking the Basics: Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners
In the realm of small business finances, staying informed and adept at understanding financial statements is crucial for long-term...
Aug 13, 20242 min read


10 Essential Bookkeeping Practices for Small Businesses
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, small businesses often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities to ensure their...
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Unlocking Business Efficiency: The Benefits of Outsourcing Administrative Functions for Small Businesses
In today's competitive business environment, small businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and...
Jul 10, 20242 min read


The Importance of Credit Score for Small Business Ownership and How to Navigate It
In the world of small business ownership, a credit score is much more than a three-digit number.
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Key Considerations for Small Businesses in Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is a fundamental component of running a small business efficiently and effectively. It involves recording and organizing all fin
May 17, 20242 min read


You’ve got your refund! Now what? Smart Investment Opportunities for Financial Literacy Month
April is upon us, and it's not all about springtime, blooming flowers, and Easter eggs. It’s also Financial Literacy Month, a time to review
Apr 19, 20242 min read


OFWF Partner: Justice Coffey
OFWF is thrilled to announce the promotion of Justice Coffey to partner. Justice first joined the firm in January 2013, bringing with him...
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Clearing the path to a winning tax season
We are officially in the home stretch! To clear any hurdles to your winning tax season, your friends at O’Donnell, Ficenec, Wills &...
Mar 18, 20244 min read


New tax season means new scams:How to protect yourself and what to do when you encounter these “badactors”
A new filing season brings with it new scams. In fact, the IRS has recently issued alerts about some of these schemes.
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Build your business’s infrastructure “muscle” without bulky, burdensome costs in the New Year
Yes, at O’Donnell, Ficenec, Wills & Ferdig, we are accountants. But we are also much more than that. We are also partners in your...
Jan 9, 20244 min read


Plan to succeed: Your finance-centric new year’s calendar to buck the resolution back-slide
As the calendar turns to a new year, your friends at O’Donnell, Ficenec, Wills & Ferdig are presenting you with the gift of planning and...
Dec 18, 20238 min read


Recalibrate for retirement success … Portfolio review pointers
As your partners in financial accountability and health, the team at O’Donnell, Ficenec, Wills & Ferdig encourage you to ramp up your...
Nov 20, 20234 min read


Open Enrollment: Your sound, all-encompassing insurance coverage check-up awaits
It’s the time of year when the leaves are colorful, the costumes are loud and the holidays stare us down like a frightful beast. It’s...
Oct 18, 20235 min read


Life circumstances that threaten business, personal wealth can be scary and unexpected.
October is designated as National Financial Planning Month. This observation takes direct aim at some pretty scary statistics. In a 2023...
Sep 21, 20235 min read


An introduction or “refresh” to the Employee Benefits Plan audit process
Every year as temperatures cool down, the need to complete Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits heats up. Since the drop-deadline (of...
Aug 15, 20235 min read


Overcome “delegation dread”!
8-plus things you can do when you leave the taxes (and other vital support) to us. It is never too early in the year to set yourself up...
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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