Colleen Cosgrove

Discover IFRS with our comprehensive guide. Explore key principles, major changes, and best practices for implementation in your organization.

Many businesses are still waiting to receive payouts from the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC), a pandemic-era tax credit designed to assist qualified employers who paid wages to employees between March 12, 2020 and Jan. 1, 2022. 

While aimed at cracking down on money laundering and illicit finance, small businesses argue the Corporate Transparency Act places an undue burden on them.

Uncover the key criteria that make a charitable organization eligible for tax deductions. Learn about IRS rules, donation limits, and how to ensure your giving counts at tax time.

At Bench, we understand the complexities of starting and running a business and that blending personal and business finances is sometimes inevitable even if it’s not in line with your business structure. Our seamless solution caters to your unique needs, providing the tools to still maintain proper and compliant books. Whether you operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation, Bench has you covered.

Get informed on filing for bankruptcy, from legal implications to financial effects. Our expert advice can guide you through this challenging time.

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 introduces tax relief and adjustments to support American businesses and families, with key provisions for R&D, asset expensing, and child tax credits, effective immediately upon passing through 2025. What does this mean for small business owners?

Discover the latest initiatives from the Small Business Administration, offering additional support to PPP and COVID EIDL borrowers.

MWBE certification is a powerful tool for minority and women-owned businesses. It provides numerous benefits such as business development support, government contracts, and networking opportunities. The certification process, while extensive, is well worth it for the growth and success of your business. So, if your business meets the eligibility criteria, don’t hesitate to embark on the journey towards MWBE certification.

Switching to an S corporation can shield personal assets, offer tax savings, and attract investors, ideal for businesses facing higher risks and profits. This structure enables legal separation and efficient tax handling. Bench assists in navigating the transition, providing expert bookkeeping and tax services for various business structures.

This guide provides a roadmap to help you navigate through the intricacies of legal structures for your business.

Learn how Bench Accounting helped small business owner Kat Niambi regain control of her finances and focus on her passion for spiritual counselling. Discover how Bench's software solution and expert help allowed Kat to get her books back on track.

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Ubiquity and Bench are on have teamed up to make retirement planning and financial security easier and more accessible for American small businesses.

Mor Lakritz joins Bench as Chief Financial Officer. With nearly 20 years of experience, including roles at KPMG, Talkdesk and Imperva, Lakritz brings expertise in scaling tech companies and transitioning to SaaS models. Her leadership style paired up with Bench's core mission of promises to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency at Bench.

Bench is pleased to announce that Todd Daum has joined Bench as Chief Revenue Officer.

Inc. Business Media names Bench Accounting an honoree in its second annual Power Partner Awards, which recognized 389 global B2B organizations for their exceptional support to entrepreneurs and startups across varying business needs. Find out what sets Bench apart.

Bench Accounting, the leading bookkeeping and tax advisory fintech platform, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Hinkfuss, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) as its newest board member.

Bench Accounting launches game-changing feature that empowers small business owners to optimize deductions and save time.

Bench continues to attract new customers, develop its employees, and strengthen its financial position while many technology companies face stiff headwinds. Its success is bolstered by the return to Robson Street in downtown Vancouver which serves as a hub for its remote-first and hybrid workforce.

Bench is excited to announce its new integrated partnership with Wealth Factory, a company that specializes in personal finance for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Bench is excited to announce a new collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, as they roll out new offers to Visa Small Business cardholders.

Bench is pleased to announce two new members to its senior leadership team. Kevin (KD) Dorsey joins Bench as Senior Vice President of Sales and Jared Jost as the Vice President of Marketing.

As part of the company’s mission to help business owners thrive, this update provides a completely new way to use Bench, while maintaining the unmatched level of accuracy and unlimited access to dedicated bookkeepers Bench customers love.