<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JConner]]></title><description><![CDATA[JConner]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:55:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jconnerpc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 Revenue Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know Monthly]]></title><description><![CDATA[To make confident decisions, you need more than a bank balance. You need to understand the key numbers that show how your business is really performing.

Here are five numbers every business owner should review each month.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/the-5-revenuenumbers-every-business-owner-should-know-monthly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35cd84217d21f7fb643199</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dcfd3a13a08746b8b5b140d6861d6c51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal Value Has Risen. Exit Readiness Starts Before the Buyer Calls.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong deal story will not overcome inconsistent earnings, unresolved balance-sheet items or an incomplete diligence file. Exit readiness should begin before a buyer sets the timeline.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/exit-readiness-checklist-business-owners-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7cfec22ca7f56c7180e020</guid><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:46:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_ebee56d5e4284cb9bdfa5423a07c81af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payment Fraud Controls: Why Finance Is a Critical Line of Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective payment fraud controls combine technology with disciplined vendor verification, meaningful approvals and a response plan designed before an incident occurs.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/payment-fraud-controls-why-finance-is-a-critical-line-of-defense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7cf6ccf1f88bc38bdebeec</guid><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_42d5042c6d624f31a259b60591e8983e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates Are Holding. Your 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast Should Keep Moving.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rates may be holding, but cost and demand uncertainty remain. A driver-based, 13-week cash flow forecast can give leaders earlier warning and clearer choices.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/13-week-cash-flow-forecast-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6fe4d22aa0dd3fa16986a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:37:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_6ff923e9d5bc4af38f96957dcae5700c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LLC vs. S Corp: Which One Is Right for Your Business?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions business owners ask is:



“Should I be an LLC or an S Corp?



It is a great question, but it is also one that causes a lot of confusion. That is because an LLC and an S corporation are not exactly the same type of thing.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/llc-vs-s-corp-which-one-is-right-for-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35bc3cb6bf2c97a13f6f2c</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tax Talk]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_116eb12e831a4773b27ef1861880de97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOC 2 Auditor Independence: What AICPA Scrutiny Means for Tool-Provider Relationships in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[AICPA’s 2026 ethics guidance and public notice put new attention on relationships among SOC 2 auditors, compliance platforms and service organizations. Here is what buyers should verify.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/soc-2-auditor-independence-tool-providers-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a694b512d76e381b8830ae1</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Organizations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Information Technology]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:50:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_b64d07e616d44085bf15743f8c5986da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas HHSC SFY 2025 Financial Compliance Report Is Now Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas HHSC has opened the voluntary SFY 2025 Financial Compliance Report in STEPS. Here are the key dates, training requirements, and preparation steps providers should know.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/sfy-2025-financial-compliance-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a680b6f388acffd1e3d4493</guid><category><![CDATA[Texas HHSC]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_76de81ccd02c455bb326758b928df3a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHSC Cost Report Reconciliation: Why Your General Ledger Should Agree]]></title><description><![CDATA[An HHSC cost report may classify expenses differently from a provider’s accounting system, but the reported amounts should still be traceable to the underlying general ledger and supporting records. A clear reconciliation helps management identify errors, explain adjustments, support reported costs, and respond more efficiently if questions arise later. Even after a report has been submitted, retaining the reconciliation can support reviews, audits, amended reporting, and preparation for the...]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/hhsc-cost-report-reconciliation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6803a4b59210289e972071</guid><category><![CDATA[Texas HHSC]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_472e8985bd864a35a204472c5b616e99~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas HHSC Cost Reports: 5 Records to Organize Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparing a Texas HHSC cost report starts before the reporting period opens. Here are five record groups providers should organize early to reduce reconciliation problems and documentation gaps.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/texas-hhsc-cost-report-records-to-organize</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67f7b265a8c8dd285ec099</guid><category><![CDATA[Texas HHSC]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:56:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_871d9c468f9141fe8a14679db23e60c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TxDOT DBE Reevaluation Update: What Firms Need to Know in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas DBE and ACDBE firms are being reevaluated under new federal criteria. 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Learn how to reconcile your accounting records, evaluate FAR Part 31 costs, organize labor and compensation support, and build a complete audit-ready submission.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/prepare-txdot-indirect-cost-rate-audit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a66d13329f14518d276fb0c</guid><category><![CDATA[Texas Department of Transportation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_7072ca84e9824426a1f39b14152e017c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Your Firm Need a CPA-Audited Indirect Cost Rate for TxDOT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every firm pursuing TxDOT work needs a CPA-audited indirect cost rate. 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That is why healthcare audits can become challenging when year-end preparation starts too late. Audit issues often arise because estimates are not updated, reconciliations are incomplete, documentation is missing, or controls were not reviewed before fieldwork begins.]]></description><link>https://www.jconnerpc.com/post/healthcare-audit-readiness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ac4f6830cbda37bbd2d52</guid><category><![CDATA[Audit]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:28:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838633_b4d5c37260744fe196523596e40c96c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_793,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JConner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>