Author Archives: LSL Staff

Key Figures 2025 & 2026

As we approach the end of the year, we want to provide you with essential...

Outsourced Accounting vs. Fractional CFO: Which One Does Your Business Really Need?

Running a business comes with a lot of big questions:“Should I expand into a new...

Year-End Checklist for 401(k) Plan Sponsors: What to Review Before December 31

As the calendar year wraps up, now’s the time for 401(k) plan sponsors to double-check...

How a Fractional CFO Drives Revenue, ROI, and Long-Term Success for Business Owners

When most business owners think of a CFO, they imagine someone making sure the books...

Accounts Receivable Reconciliations: A Helpful Checklist for a Smooth Year-End Close

For many local government finance departments, reconciling accounts receivable (AR) can feel like an ongoing...

Capital Asset Management in Local Government: A Guide for Your Finance Department

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Building Strong Internal Controls for Business Growth

Strong internal controls are more than just safeguards—they are strategic tools that drive growth, enhance...

Key Figures 2024 & 2025

As we approach the end of the year, we want to provide you with essential...

Streamline Financial Reporting in Your Business with Workiva

Businesses must commit to strategic decision-making to survive today’s fast-paced business environment. The financial reporting...

Grants from A-Z: Preparing for Audit

LSL Webinar ‘Back to Basics | Grants from A-Z’ presented by LSL Senior Manager, Krystal...

Best Reasons for Local Government Finance Departments to Automate Financial Statements with Workiva

Calling all local government finance departments! Let’s talk about your financial statements, which can be...

Why You Need an Executor: Ensuring Your Estate is Managed Even Without Next of Kin

Imagine a scenario where a person passes away suddenly, leaving behind a complex web of...

Mastering AR Reconciliations for Year-End Close: A Blueprint for Local Governments

LSL Webinar “Back to Basics | Mastering Accounts Receivable Reconciliations,” presented by myself and Samantha...

Through the Auditor Lens: Mastering AR Reconciliations for Year-End Close

LSL Webinar “Back to Basics | Mastering Accounts Receivable Reconciliations,” presented by Amber Haston and...

Navigating Lease and SBITA Accounting: Step-By-Step Approach to Year-End Close

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