We are thrilled to welcome back a familiar face to our office. Alicia Garrett, rejoins our BakerStarrett team with 5 years of tax experience. Alicia graduated from UNI with an Accounting & Business Administration degree. She is excited to be…
October is here, and with it comes the realization that the end of the year is just around the corner. For many farmers and business owners, this season brings a critical focus: tax planning. With only a few months left…
In the world of business, having clients sign an engagement letter is a common practice. But what exactly is an engagement letter, and what does it contain? Let’s delve into the details and understand how these letters benefit both you…
We are excited to bring another new, yet familiar face back to our office. Ashlyn Stallman interned for BakerStarrett a few years back and has returned to a more defined role. Ashlyn grew up and graduated high school in Grinnell,…
The Dreaded Question: Where Has the Summer Gone? As we move through the final stretch of summer, the inevitable question arises: “Where has the summer gone?” While we’re busy enjoying the last sun-soaked days, it’s important to remember a critical…
Maintaining accurate financial records is essential for any business, providing a clear and systematic overview of a company’s monetary inflows and outflows. Here are the fundamental practices of effective bookkeeping: Tracking Expenses Accurate Recording of Transactions Diligent Documentation and Filing…
QuickBooks Desktop 2021 will be discontinued on May 31, 2024. Newer versions of QuickBooks Desktop are not (yet) impacted by the discontinuation notice. What does this mean for you if you are currently using QuickBooks Desktop 2021? After May 31st,…
You guessed it: All of them. And if possible, share the documents with your tax pro at the same time. As Congress has made the tax code more complex, taxpayers are receiving more and more tax documents that may need…
As we get in the groove of our main tax season, we want to highlight Bryce DeKoning whom we welcomed to the BakerStarrett team in November of 2023. Bryce found his passion for numbers and data at UNI where he…
BakerStarrett welcomed Jarrett DeKoning in November of 2023 and he has been a great addition to the team. He received his bachelor’s degree from William Penn University in both Public Accounting and Business Management. Jarrett brings three years of working…