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Compton & Company, CPAs We are a public accounting firm with locations in Meridian, MS serving businesses Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

We specialize in accounting, consulting, live payroll, and tax.

You sent the statements. You uploaded the receipts. So why is your accountant asking more questions? An Amazon charge te...
09/25/2026

You sent the statements. You uploaded the receipts. So why is your accountant asking more questions? An Amazon charge tells us where you shopped, but it doesn’t tell us what you bought. Here’s why those details matter and how to make the back-and-forth easier.

Read it here: https://www.comptoncpa.com/why-accountant-keeps-asking-for-information/

Why does your accountant keep asking for information? Learn what bank feeds leave out, why receipts matter, and how to reduce the back-and-forth.

You were going to catch up on the books Friday. Then Friday came and went. If you’re now several months behind, where do...
09/21/2026

You were going to catch up on the books Friday. Then Friday came and went. If you’re now several months behind, where do you even start? Our latest post walks through what to gather, how to find your starting point, and when it makes sense to ask for help. And no, you don’t have to clean everything up before you call an accountant.

Read it here: https://www.comptoncpa.com/how-to-catch-up-on-bookkeeping/

Behind on bookkeeping? Learn where to start, which records to gather, and how to catch up on your small business books without falling further behind.

You know you need help—but can your business really afford another employee? The answer involves more than the person’s ...
09/16/2026

You know you need help—but can your business really afford another employee? The answer involves more than the person’s wage. Before you hire, look at the full cost, your cash flow, the problem the position will solve, and the value of the time it could give back to you. Our latest post walks through the questions every small business owner should ask before adding to the team.

Read it here: https://www.comptoncpa.com/can-my-business-afford-to-hire-another-employee/

Learn how to estimate the true cost of a new employee, review cash flow, value your time, and decide whether your small business is ready to hire.

I despise raising prices. I also know what happens when I keep absorbing higher software bills, supply costs, and postag...
09/11/2026

I despise raising prices. I also know what happens when I keep absorbing higher software bills, supply costs, and postage. (Don’t even get me started on postage.)
In our latest post, I’m sharing how I think through that decision as a business owner, five signs your prices need a review, and why sometimes the first step is looking at your own expenses.

Read it here: https://www.comptoncpa.com/when-to-raise-your-prices/

Wondering when to raise your prices? Learn five signs your small business is due for a price review and how to explain an increase to customers.

Big results usually don’t come from one big decision. They come from small choices repeated long enough to make a differ...
09/08/2026

Big results usually don’t come from one big decision. They come from small choices repeated long enough to make a difference — which I found out this year, one mile at a time. In my latest post, I’m sharing what The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy taught me about tracking, habits, and who I let influence me.

Read the full post here: https://www.comptoncpa.com/compound-effect-lessons-business-owners/

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy — what a year of walking, a daily notepad, and a few honest habits taught one CPA owner about choices, tracking, & influence

If you could not come to work tomorrow, would anyone know how to keep your business running?It is not a pleasant questio...
09/01/2026

If you could not come to work tomorrow, would anyone know how to keep your business running?
It is not a pleasant question, but it is an important one. A good worst-case plan helps protect your employees, customers, family, and the business you worked hard to build. This post walks through the people, paperwork, money, and decisions every business owner should think about before an emergency happens.

Read the full post here: https://www.comptoncpa.com/small-business-continuity-plan/

Learn what your small-business continuity plan should cover if an owner becomes seriously ill, disabled, or dies, including payroll, access, and planning.

Remote employees can open the door to better candidates and lower office costs. But the laptop is only the beginning — p...
08/27/2026

Remote employees can open the door to better candidates and lower office costs. But the laptop is only the beginning — payroll taxes, equipment, software, security, workers' compensation, and out-of-state rules can all change the real cost of the hire. Before you tell someone “you can work from anywhere,” here's what to check first. (Scroll to the end of the blog to see real life examples of WFH)

https://www.comptoncpa.com/remote-employees-pros-cons-costs/

Thinking about hiring remote employees? Learn the pros, cons, hidden costs, payroll risks, and questions small business owners should ask first.

Payroll fraud rarely starts with one giant, obvious theft. It is more likely to look like an extra hour, an unexplained ...
08/24/2026

Payroll fraud rarely starts with one giant, obvious theft. It is more likely to look like an extra hour, an unexplained pay change, a former employee who was not removed, or a direct-deposit request that was never verified. In our latest post, we cover the warning signs business owners should watch for and the simple controls that can help catch a problem early.

https://www.comptoncpa.com/payroll-fraud-warning-signs/

Learn the payroll fraud warning signs every business owner should watch for, plus practical steps to protect your business and employees.

A healthy bank balance feels good, but how much of it is really available? Payroll, taxes, customer deposits, and next m...
08/18/2026

A healthy bank balance feels good, but how much of it is really available? Payroll, taxes, customer deposits, and next month's bills may already have a claim on that cash.

In our latest post, we explain a practical 3–6 month starting point and how to find the right cash target for your business.
https://www.comptoncpa.com/how-much-cash-should-business-keep-in-bank/

Learn how to set a practical cash reserve target, what counts as available cash, and when your business may need three, six, or more months.

A salary rarely travels alone. It usually brings employer taxes, workers’ compensation, unemployment costs, software, eq...
08/13/2026

A salary rarely travels alone. It usually brings employer taxes, workers’ compensation, unemployment costs, software, equipment, training, and maybe benefits with it. Hiring can be a smart move, but the budget needs to cover the whole employee, not just the paycheck.

Before you post the job, learn how to estimate the true cost: https://www.comptoncpa.com/true-cost-of-an-employee/

A $50,000 employee costs more than $50,000. Learn which taxes, insurance, benefits, equipment, and hidden costs small businesses should budget.

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Meridian, MS
39301

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