For Small Businesses

ESTABLISH GREATER PROFITABILITY AND BUSINESS EFFICIENCY!

Your business’ profitability and operational efficiency are at the center of your business’ success!
Our experience, resources, and attention to detail make our accounting services second-to-none. As an experienced accounting team, we look forward to the opportunity to help transform your business’ financials as we work with you to establish short- and long-term strategies for growth and profitability.

Working with us and enlisting our business services could make all the difference!

Whether you need help starting a business, cleanin up your bookkeeping, setting up QuickBooks, handling payroll, or you crave some much-needed business coaching or other strategic consulting, we have been doing this for years, and stay on top of all of the new regulations to help you take the most advantage possible. Legally, and ethically — and profitably.

We work with our clients in a relational way to help them experience the financial success they desire — whether the business is just an idea, relatively new, or a well-established entity. Whether small, large, or in need of some special attention, we have the experience you need so that you can focus on what your business does best.

Accounting Done For You

Don’t Waste Your Valuable Time on Bookkeeping and Finances… Give Yourself Time to Do What You Do Best.

Bookkeeping For Growth

We read between the lines of the systems, the softwares, and the financial statements to see the true financial story being told.

Cash Flow Management

In this Economy “Cash is King”… We’ll Make Sure You Are Positioned Right.

Internal Control Systems

Discover How Our Systems Can Free You to Work ON Your Business… Not IN Your Business.

Non-Profit Startup

Let Us Help You Create The Non-Profit of Your Dreams!

Part-time CFO Services

You Get All the Benefits of a Full-Time CFO… At a Part-Time Price!

Payroll Services

Scrimping on Payroll Services Will Red-Flag Your Business With the IRS.

Quickbooks Services

Save Time and Money With QuickBooks.

Succession Planning

Passing Your Business to a Family Member or Associate Can Be a Risky Proposition.

Starting a Business

Know the Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Right.

Strategic Business Coaching

More Than Just a Tax Return Service…
We Will “Take You By The Hand” in Every Aspect of Your Business.

Moving Your Connecticut Business Toward Positive Cash Flow

Did you know the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has a YouTube page? Guess everyone’s got one these days, huh?I bring this up because, on Tuesday, April 30th, they are hosting a little information-giving session on their channel about Beneficial...

When Connecticut Taxpayers Need to File an Amended Return

Well, tax day is behind us. That wasn’t so bad… was it?But if you have a nagging feeling that you missed something… maybe some extra income from that little stint you did for a local theater company? Maybe a deduction that you just realized you were qualified for? Or...

Five Reasons to Take Scenario Planning Seriously in Your Connecticut Small Business

Happy Earth Day. The day we celebrate this little blue marble we all enjoy living on. I found this fascinating as I was reading about it this morning — there are so many elements that make up the scenario of a thriving Planet Earth. Less threats because...

CFPB Small Business Loan Requirements & Your Connecticut Biz

The 2024 federal tax season has reached its end… well, unless you joined the other 19 million taxpayers and filed for an extension. That’s something we anticipate every year here at Emelia Mensa, CPA. And we’ll be working away the next few months on...

A Warning About Social Media Tax Advice for Connecticut Taxpayers

I’ve had plenty of clients over the years come to me in a terrible position with their taxes because they trusted the wrong person’s advice or fell prey to a scam… or both. In fact, the third most commonly reported fraud is tax refund fraud, and every year...

3 Debt Elimination Steps for Your Connecticut Small Business

Lots going on this week. Namely…The tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15th. For any of our business clients who haven’t yet reached out to us, we can still take you on by filing an extension on your behalf and then managing the filing after. But, remember, you...

A New Retirement Plan for Connecticut Small Business Owners

Well, the U.S. government has decided it can go on spending money – 1.2 trillion dollars to be exact. That means the departments of State, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security are funded, through next September anyway. So the shutdown...

Common Tax Penalties Connecticut Taxpayers Can Easily Avoid

Remember that frantic scramble to file your taxes on April 15th? Procrastination happens, especially with taxes.But a rushed job often leads to a botched job. Why? Because there’s no time to double check to make sure everything is right. Small mistakes can be a big...

Manage Remote Workers Through I-9 Requirements: A How-To for Connecticut Businesses

Double-checking is a motto we live by here at Emelia Mensa, CPA. It’s just good sense when you’re dealing with complicated tax code and people’s returns. No one situation is quite the same with our clients. And you can be sure we’re giving your tax filing a...

Why Retain Connecticut Business Advisors Year-Round

Well, since we’re in full deja vu mode right now with the presidential election bid and this year’s Super Bowl outcome… let’s talk about the Employee Retention Credit… again.Because this week is the deadline for withdrawing ineligible claims — March 22. That’s...

How You're Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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