Navigating the U.S. Market: How XPECT Supports Japanese Business
At XPECT, we understand the unique challenges faced by Japanese subsidiaries operating in the United States and are here to help. XPECT has been serving Japanese businesses since inception in 2019 and our comprehensive service portfolio is built to meet the specific [...]
Compliance and Reporting Guidelines for Japanese Businesses with U.S. Operations
Does your business have operations in the United States and Japan? If so, learning more about SOX and J-SOX compliance will be useful for your business. J-SOX guidelines establish rules and guidelines for financial reporting on your business operations to protect investors. [...]
4 Ways Outsourced Accounting Can Impact Your Bottom Line
In a tight labor market, strategic outsourcing can yield benefits for a growing business. In this article, we will present four strategic advantages a business may realize when outsourcing all or part of their accounting function. […]
The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
Each year brings its share of new laws and regulations. 2024 is no different. This article provides an overview of a significant new law known as The Corporate Transparency Act. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed by Congress in December 2020 [...]
Is Digital Transformation within Reach for Small and Medium-sized Businesses?
Once, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction. Today, though, AI and automation have become integral to our daily routines. Think about it: how many times this week have you used Siri or Alexa to set a timer, create a reminder, [...]
Making Internal Controls Your Competitive Advantage
You never think it’s going to happen in your business. After all, you trust your employees, and you want to believe everyone has the same interests at heart. It’s exactly this common scenario that can leave many business owners shocked to discover [...]
Why Tax Planning Gives Your Business an Advantage
Tax planning and tax preparation may sound like two sides of the same coin, but the reality is that they are vastly different. All too often, though, business owners and leaders focus on taxes only during tax season—and this means that many [...]
Working with Your Accounting Firm to Implement Effective Credit Management: A Guide for Business Owners
As a business owner, you already understand that every successful company is built on the bedrock of financial stability—and it simply doesn’t exist without effective credit management. Credit management ensures healthy cash flow, reduces exposure to write-offs and bad debt, and helps [...]