Gold Star Negotiations: BANTA
September 26, 2018
When negotiating, knowing when and under what conditions you should walk away is critical to your success. Here's how to use BANTA the next time you negotiate.
Gold Star Negotiations: ZOPA
September 18, 2018
When negotiating, identifying the Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA) can help you more realistically find a "middle ground" that creates a win-win for both negotiators.
Depreciation — What It Is and How To Use It
August 27, 2018
When and how should you use cost depreciation and when is better to use match depreciation? Each method offers benefits and can help guide decision-making.
Excel® Pro Tip: Sumif
August 23, 2018
The "Sumif" app in Excel may be just what you need to sum data from individual fields within a category. Rather than restructure your data, this tool allows for customization.
Gold Star Negotiations: Interest Over Position
August 14, 2018
When negotiating, listening for the true interests of both parties can be essential to achieving a win-win. Here's how one negotiation was opened up by broadening the discussion.
Excel Pro Tip: Data Validation
August 6, 2018
Using Data Validation in Excel can save you time and improve the accuracy of your results. Here's how to integrate it into your record-keeping.
Accounting for Agriculture: Federal Withholding after New Tax Bill
July 11, 2018
With the higher standard deduction and changes in child credits in the new US tax code, taxpayers may need to reconsider how much to withhold for federal taxes in each pay period. Here are information and a tool to help you assess your situation.
Excel Pro Tip: How Names Save Time
June 25, 2018
Naming cells in Excel can make it easier and faster to locate just the cells you want for calculations. Amid a complex array of worksheets, naming can help you more quickly access and use the data you need.