Alan Mehdiani, CPA
Certified Public Accountant
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Co-authored Articles (10)
4 Ways to Find Out Who Owns an LLC
Search for LLC members in any US state with this simple guideAn LLC (limited liability company) is a business entity that allows owners, or "members," to shield their personal assets from liability. Because an LLC has it...
The Best Way to Create an Invoice (with Examples)
Everything you need to know about making and filling out an invoiceAn invoice is a notice you send to customers or clients to notify them that payment is due for services you have performed. An invoice should outline wha...
How to
Write a Bank Authorization Letter
If you'd like to authorize someone else to handle money in your bank account, most banks give several options. You have the option to give the person financial power of attorney. 14 July 2023. and specify which transacti...
How to
Add Sales Tax
When browsing in your favorite department store, the prices listed aren't actually telling you the total cost. Most cities and states charge a sales tax, driving the price of a cool new jacket or a fabulous piece of jewe...
How to
Prepare a Financial Report
A financial report, or financial statement, consists of a balance sheet, an income statement, a statement of retained earnings, and a statement of cash flows. These 4 documents together communicate a company's performanc...
How to
Open a McDonald's Franchise
McDonald's Corp. is the largest, and perhaps most recognizable, chain of hamburger fast food restaurants in the world. More than 58 million customers are served at McDonald's restaurants each day, in more than 100 coun...
How to
Start an LLC
A limited liability company (LLC) is a popular way of setting of a business because it allows the owners to limit their personal liability for actions taken by the company. While an accountant or an attorney can set up a...
How to Purchase Illinois Tax Liens
Learn to make money on foreclosed properties Many active investors are turning to tax liens to earn a little extra income. When you buy a tax lien in Illinois, you aren't buying the property. You're simply buying the rig...
How to
Review a Financial Statement
A financial statement is the lifeblood of any business. You rely on these financial statements to know the condition, performance and ability to efficiently sustain past and future operations of a particular business. Bu...
How to
Which types of retirement accounts are taxable?
Some types of retirement accounts are taxable while others are tax-free, which can make determining the best way to invest and save your money a little confusing. Fortunately, in this video accountant Alan Mehdiani expla...
