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In the current social and economic environment not-for-profit organizations face morerisk assessment internal controls for board members risks than ever before. One of the major responsibilities of the Board, as well as management, is to continuously assess the risks facing the Organization, both externally and internally.

Tax season is here, once again! I anticipate that this season will be different than tax years of the recent past due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). While a lot has changed, there are a few things about tax season that never change – mistakes.

At Zinner, we love learning! In December, we shared a list of a few business-related books we enjoyed reading in 2018. But reading a book isn’t always practical. For example, reading while driving is frowned upon. Thankfully, we can listen to podcasts and learn while we commute.

Our team loves listening to podcasts, so we thought we’d share some of our favorites with you. Here are a few of our favorites and why we enjoy them:

 

Steady cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. With it, you have flexibility to make important purchases, hire additional employees and acquire new assets. Without it, you may be in jeopardy of losing your best people and perhaps customers.

So here are 11 quick tips to help you improve your cash flow:

Zinner & Co. is pleased and proud to sponsor and support the Cleveland Play House production of Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” which runs from February 2nd through February 24th at the Allen Theater. The historic Allen Theater first opened in 1921 and underwent a dramatic reconfiguration in September of 2011.

If you’ve traveled you know how unproductive travel time can feel sitting and waiting for your plane. So, you figure you’ll just hop on the airport’s Wi-Fi and check your email or send out a proposal. NOT SO FAST!

Unless you’ve planted your head firmly in the sand, you’ve probably seen or read about numerous computer hacks and scams. Identity theft is a very real problem, but when a ne’er-do-well accesses your accounting system and puts your customers’ sensitive data at risk, it can spell doom for your business. 

At Zinner & Co. we place tremendous value on education and professional growth.We constantly strive to learn new things and actively engage in self-improvement. One very valuable way to do this is through reading.

Most American manufacturers are embracing lean manufacturing philosophies to one degree or another. Some organizations do it to improve operationally while others are forced into it by their customers. From improved on-time deliveries to reduced costs, implementing lean practices can yield tremendous results.

While many associate lean with the shop floor and systems like Kanban with just-in-time deliveries to the line, lean should impact every part of an organization, including accounting. 

Zinner & Co. is pleased to sponsor and support our long-time client, The Cleveland Play House, and their 2018 Festival of Trees. This year’s event marks the 19th consecutive year that The Cleveland Play House has hosted its Festival of Trees.