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IRS Dirty Dozen: How Email and Text Scams Put Your Business at Risk
IRS phishing and smishing scams are more convincing than ever. Learn how to spot them before they cost your business money.

Jon
2 days ago2 min read


NEW YEAR, NEW THREATS: STAYING ONE STEP AHEAD OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT IN 2026
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Month

Jon
3 days ago2 min read


IRS Announces E-Filing Opening Dates for the 2026 Filing Season
Planning to file your taxes electronically for Tax year 2025? Keep in mind that timing is everything!

Jon
Jan 162 min read


How Home Builders Can Use ChatGPT And Where to Be Careful
ChatGPT won’t replace your CPA, but it can help spot errors, ask better questions, and improve builder profitability when used correctly.

Jon
Jan 153 min read


NEW YEAR, NEW THREATS: STAYING ONE STEP AHEAD OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT IN 2026
Understanding Tax Identity Theft

Jon
Jan 142 min read


The Phone SIM Swap Scam: A Cybersecurity Threat Every Builder Should Know About
Hackers don’t need your password, just your phone number. Learn how the SIM swap scam can bypass your security.

Jon
Jan 82 min read


✨ Guest Feature: Documentation — The Unsung Hero of Trustworthy Financial Reporting
Documentation isn’t just paperwork — it’s the backbone of accurate, compliant financial reporting. Rochelle explains how strong recordkeeping builds trust, reduces risk, and supports confident decision-making.

Rochelle Chu
Dec 16, 20251 min read


✨ Guest Feature: Cash Flow — The Real Story Behind Financial Stability
Profit doesn’t always reflect cash in the bank — and that disconnect can create major challenges for growing businesses. Rochelle explores how consistent cash flow tracking builds stability, clarity, and financial confidence.

Rochelle Chu
Dec 9, 20251 min read


✨ Guest Feature: The W-9 — The Small but Mighty Form Every Business Needs
A W-9 may look like a simple form, but it plays a powerful role in keeping your business compliant and your year-end reporting stress-free. Rochelle breaks down why collecting W-9s early protects your business from penalties, delays, and unnecessary headaches.

Rochelle Chu
Dec 2, 20251 min read


The Real Cost of Rising Construction Materials And Why Builders Must Protect Their Profit Margins
Rising material costs aren’t your problem — protect your profit margin and stop discounting your work. One bad client can sink your business.

Jon
Nov 27, 20253 min read


How ChatGPT Can Catch Errors in Your General Ledger (for Home Builders)
ChatGPT scans your general ledger and flags errors instantly. Jon shows how builders can catch mistakes fast using AI as a senior financial analyst.

Jon
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Can You Afford That New Truck? How Scenario Planning with AI Helps Home Builders Make Smarter Decisions
Can you afford that new $80K truck? Jon Markee shows how builders use AI scenario planning to forecast cash flow and make smarter decisions.

Jon
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Using AI as Your Senior Financial Analyst: How ChatGPT Can Help You Visualize Financials
Jon Markee shows how ChatGPT can act as a Senior Financial Analyst—spotting errors, drafting emails, and visualizing your financials.

Jon
Nov 6, 20252 min read


How AI Can Help Home Builders Forecast Cash Flow
Jon Markee shows how AI and QuickBooks can help builders forecast cash flow—and avoid running out of money before it’s too late.

Jon
Oct 30, 20252 min read


AI vs. Human Accountants: Why Builders Still Benefit from Real Expertise
AI is improving fast—but it still can’t replace the strategy, judgment, and oversight of a human accountant. Here’s why builders should think twice.

Jon
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Should Home Builders Take On Debt? What You Need to Know
Not all debt is bad—but for builders, the wrong kind can destroy profits. Learn when borrowing makes sense and when to avoid it.

Jon
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Why We Prefer Google Sheets and the One Step Clients Often Miss
We love Google Sheets for client collaboration—but there’s one step most forget that can cause delays. Tag us in a comment to keep things moving!

Jon
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Why CPA Pricing Is So Confusing (And What You Should Know Before Hiring One)
Wondering how CPAs set their prices? Jon Markee breaks it down—what goes into the quote, what you’re really paying for, and why it’s so tricky.

Jon
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Can Your Builder CPA Print and Mail Checks for You? Here's the Real Answer
Still mailing checks? Jon Markee, your Builder CPA, explains why it’s time to go digital—and how to do it safely and efficiently.

Jon
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Can You Trust AI with Your Taxes? A Poolside Conversation That Might Surprise You
AI found a $60K tax error a CPA missed. Should home builders trust AI with their taxes? Jon Markee explains the risks and rewards.

Jon
Jul 24, 20253 min read
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