Destiny Flood
Flood Shares Leadership Insights at San Diego Firm Growth Forum
AAFCPAs’ Destiny J. Flood, CPA, Commercial Partner, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO will be joining a panel discussion on the evolving role of CPA firm partners at Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum. This session, Next-Gen Perspectives: Insights from Newly Minted Partners, will highlight the journeys of new partners, their motivations for leadership, and how they […]
Flood Nominated for CPA Experienced Leader, 2025 CalCPA Women to Watch Awards
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Destiny J. Flood, CPA, Commercial Partner, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO has been nominated for CPA Experienced Leader at the 2025 CalCPA Women to Watch Awards presented at the 2025 Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum. This recognition highlights her exceptional leadership, dedication to the profession, and contributions to the success […]
Tax and Accounting Implications in Buy-Side Business Transactions
Understanding the myriad tax implications of a buy-side business acquisition is essential to achieving a successful outcome. The way you structure the deal and approach due diligence can influence your financial results and help to avoid costly pitfalls. With the right strategies, you can identify opportunities to maximize tax benefits and streamline the integration process. […]
Managing Cash Flow and Expenses in Life Sciences
In this article: Managing cash flow presents ongoing challenges for those in the life sciences, particularly those navigating pre-clinical research and early clinical stages. With significant resources devoted to research and development (R&D), precise cash tracking across R&D and general and administrative (G&A) categories is essential for sustaining growth and demonstrating financial responsibility. Distinguishing between […]
Helping Clients Get Audit-Ready: How Advisory Team Supports Auditors
AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO Practice Helps Make Audits Smoother and More Efficient As year-end approaches, many finance teams and their external auditors navigate the season’s challenges with a shared goal: ensuring financials are audit ready. Disorganized records, such as missing invoices and agreements, or unreconciled general ledgers can add unnecessary complexity to this […]
The Hidden Costs of Selling a Business Without a Plan
In this article: Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions owners face, with implications that reach far beyond the transaction itself. A lack of strategic planning could mean leaving value on the table or overlooking critical opportunities. To ensure the sale supports your financial and personal goals, careful preparation and guidance […]
Accurate Forecasting Matters for Business Growth
Budgeting and forecasting are critical components of financial planning, each serving its own distinct purpose. A budget establishes the financial framework for the year, providing a static benchmark against which performance is measured. But budgeting, while essential, is only half the equation. Cash forecasting completes the picture, offering a dynamic, real-time view of financial health […]
IRS Delays $600 Threshold Changes for Form 1099-K Reporting
The IRS recently announced a delay in the implementation of the $600 threshold for Form 1099-K reporting. This rule, which would have required third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) to report aggregate payments greater than $600, was initially set to go into effect in 2024. However, the IRS has pushed back this requirement to give businesses more […]
Maximize Your Business Sale Value: Why Accurate Financials Matter
In this article: Businesses considering a sale, merger, Unsolicited Friendly Offer (UFO), or even a partial sale in exchange for a significant outside investment typically hear one piece of advice: Ensure your books are in order. Clean, accurate, and up-to-date financial records are essential for transaction success, particularly as prospective buyers or investors demand greater […]