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02/28/2021

As covid restrictions become less restricting, you might decide to take your child to a movie. If you're unsure of where to go, take a look at this article! It lists seven of the best, child-friendly movie theaters in Chicago.

These kid-friendly movie theaters in and around Chicago offer everything from $5 films and sing-alongs to luxury seating and dining options.

02/26/2021

Delagating can be hard, but it is essential for a thriving business!

02/24/2021

This is one of the more difficult tasks as an accounting professional. I find the best way to explain accounting is to put it in simple terms that the client can relate to. Be straight to the point and only expand when asked for more information. For people whom don't look at this stuff everyday, too much information can quickly become overwhleming.

02/22/2021

If you're in need of a new best friend, then may we recommend Best Friends? This country wide Best Friends Animal Sancuary is the current home to thousands of animals, ranging from dogs and cats to birds and even barnyard animals like horses! This sancuary has the goal of becoming a no-kill sancuary by 2025, and you can help them out by follwoing one simple rule: adopt, don't shop.

How close is your state to achieving no-kill? Are your local shelters getting the support they need? Find out exactly what your community’s shelters need and how you can help save more pets.

02/20/2021

Trying to get into bookkeeping, but a little confused on how? Then here, read this blog post about it!

Don’t put off the year-end planning details of bank reconciliations and estimated tax payments until the last minute. Here’s some bookkeeping advice for the new year.

02/18/2021

Hey, Chicago! I know Christmas is done, but there are still small businesses needing help to stay open. Please take a look at this article and help support your local businesses. People not from Chicago, these tips will work for your locally owned businesses as well.

Reading this from home? Then you’re in the right spot. While staying safe and social distancing is the top priority now, we can all do…

02/16/2021

Starting something new can be scary, but with advances in technology, it is now easier than ever.

02/14/2021

April 15, 2021 is the tax deadline for individual tax returns for tax year 2020. If you have not already received your stimulus, you will receive it with your return.

02/12/2021

For my people in St. Louis, if you're looking for a new place to hang out, check out this list of 40 small, locally owned businesses you can support! This list includes bakeries, jewlery stores, toxology stores, and even a comic book store!

Here at the RFT, we're celebrating our 40th anniversary all year long, and how better to honor the very month of our founding than by...

02/10/2021

Spreadsheets are an easy way to keep track of things. We recommend Google Sheets for all your spreadsheet needs!

02/08/2021

We're a month into the new year, and if you're still trying to figure out what a good resolution is, then here, read this blog post! It's full of great resolutions for the confused accountant.

We have compiled our tried and true easy to follow accounting resolutions to jump start your business for 2019.

02/06/2021

If you're new to accounting, welcome! Here are the three very important trends to check.

Technology and automation are revolutionizing every industry, and the accounting and finance industry is no exception. Technology has changed how businesses do invoices, manage receipts, enter data, and completely transformed the old ways of manual bookkeeping. With these technologies, now the accou...