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The Legal Implications of Bookkeeping

The Legal Implications of Bookkeeping

By Nina Kaufman, Esq.

Aside from the “two sets of books” scenario that provides the fodder for tabloid headlines and old movies, I tend to think of bookkeeping as, well, mundane (apologies to bookkeepers nationwide as well as to my own, Debbie, who’s a real firecracker). Not something sexy, just something that has to get done. Like brushing your teeth or doing the laundry. Ho hum. But Lynnea Bylund’s May Intelligence Report made me think differently about it. (Lynnea happens to be co-chair of the President’s Small Business Advisory Council.) Just look at the legal (and other) problems that can emerge because of lack of proper bookkeeping: Losing income because you haven’t kept track of who hasn’t paid you. Not qualifying for a business loan because you have nonexistent or insufficient financial statements. Over-paying taxes due to overlooked deductions. Not being able to sell your business because you have no measure of what the business is worth. Losing sleep from stress and anxiety. Setting prices at a level that you think is profitable, but actually isn’t. Getting into trouble…

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Nina Kaufman

Flying solo doesn’t have to mean going it alone.

I’m Nina Kaufman.

I know first-hand that running a knowledge-based service business has unique challenges. It’s so much easier when you have an advocate in your corner. Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with thousands of New York business professionals who want a legal advisor to guide and support them as they navigate the business world.

With wide-ranging experience as a business attorney, strategist, and media authority, I bring the added power of a business lens to the legal issues my clients are facing.

And because I’ve been a business owner myself, I’ve lived through the soaring highs and devastating lows – like when my first law firm failed. So I understand what’s involved to serve great clients, detect business risks early and build a true legacy.

I can’t get those 12 years back. That’s why I have made it my mission to ensure that business professionals like you can become wise and discerning leaders, build a solid business, and live your best life.