LCW CPAs

09/03/2026

QuickBooks should make managing your business easier - not create more questions.

LCW CPAs helps businesses get more from QuickBooks with setup, customization, training, troubleshooting, integrations and reporting. Our experience across a wide range of businesses and industries helps us tailor the system to the way you actually work.

Whether you’re starting fresh or want to optimize your current setup, we can help you use QuickBooks more efficiently and confidently.

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Need help with QuickBooks? LCW CPAs helps individuals and busine...

09/02/2026

Better business decisions start with knowing what's ahead.

Cash flow forecasting gives business owners a clearer picture of future cash needs, helping them prepare for potential shortfalls, plan expenses, evaluate hiring decisions, and adjust budgets before problems arise.

As part of our Fractional CFO Services, we help turn financial data into forward-looking insight so you can make decisions with greater confidence.

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09/01/2026

You know your trade. We know the numbers behind running a successful business.

LCW CPAs works with electricians, plumbers, roofers and other skilled trades businesses, providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning and financial guidance tailored to their needs.

Spend more time managing jobs, crews and customers - and let our experienced CPAs help keep your financials on track.

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08/31/2026

From temporary tax-season hire to Shareholder and member of the Executive Team - Jess McLellan's journey at LCW CPAs is anything but ordinary.

Over nearly nine years, Jess has grown alongside the firm, taking on increasing leadership responsibilities while helping strengthen the supportive, family-like culture that first attracted her to LCW CPAs.

Her story is one of resilience, hard work, family, and the opportunities that can come from taking an unexpected path.

Meet Jess and read her story: https://bit.ly/4clGGHV

Jess McLellan joined LCW CPAs nearly nine years ago after being introduced to the firm by her mother-in-law, Priscilla, who was their receptionist (she has since retired). It was tax season and they sought to bring on temporary staff to assist in the office. Jess was interested in the opportunity an...

08/28/2026

Accurate bookkeeping gives you a clearer picture of your business AND more time to focus on running it.

LCW CPAs provides outsourced bookkeeping services to help keep your financials accurate, organized, and up to date. From invoicing and bill payment to bank reconciliations and month-end close, we can take the day-to-day numbers off your plate.

Better books. Better information. Better business decisions.

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08/27/2026

Clear financial reporting can provide more than numbers - it can provide confidence.

LCW CPAs offers audits, reviews, and compilations tailored to the level of assurance your business and its stakeholders require. Our experienced CPAs help deliver accurate, reliable financial information that can support better decisions and strengthen credibility with lenders, investors, and other key stakeholders.

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08/26/2026

Sales and use tax compliance gets more complicated as your business grows.

Selling across state lines, hiring employees in new locations, increasing sales volume, or using out-of-state warehouses can create new nexus and filing obligations. Add changing regulations and customer exemptions, and staying compliant can quickly become a significant burden.

LCW CPAs helps businesses manage the complexity with nexus analysis, state and local filings, sales tax automation, exemption certificate support, and audit assistance.

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08/25/2026

How prepared is your business for an unexpected financial challenge?

Understanding your liquidity can help you determine whether your business has the resources to meet short-term obligations, while a healthy emergency fund provides an added layer of protection when the unexpected happens.

In this article, LCW CPAs explains two important liquidity measures - the current ratio and quick ratio - along with practical steps for building an emergency fund based on your business's spending: https://bit.ly/3Nft2dW

Liquidity describes how quickly you can sell an asset and convert it into cash. Liquidity can: While liquidity is important, its relevance varies based on industry. Real estate is a good example. AT LCW CPAs, we work with many business owners in the real estate sector. Real estate is not extremely l...

08/24/2026

Not all business meals receive the same tax treatment in 2026.

Under the updated federal tax rules:

• Meals and snacks provided on-site for the convenience of the employer are no longer deductible.
• Business meals with clients, prospective clients, or vendors generally remain 50% deductible.
• Qualifying meals connected with off-site employee events and business travel may remain fully deductible.

Businesses should also continue documenting the amount, date, location, attendees, and business purpose of each meal expense.

Review the changes and planning recommendations here:
https://lcwcpas.com/meals-entertainment-expenses-new-federal-tax-laws-2026/

As accountants, we help our clients with tax planning and tax filings. With busy season behind us, your thoughts may be on planning summer events for your employees and entertaining customers or clients on a golf course or on a boat. While you do such things to thank employees, promote camaraderie,....

08/23/2026

Every not-for-profit is focused on making an impact. Strong financial management helps make that mission sustainable.

LCW CPAs works with charities, NGOs, homeowners' associations, and other not-for-profit organizations, providing accounting, tax planning, audits, bookkeeping, and Fractional CFO services tailored to their needs.

Let us focus on the financial details so your organization can focus on the people and communities you serve.

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