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Spring Cleaning

May 20, 2026 by Kerry Sapet

Unfamiliar charges on your credit card? This was the case for Mears Floral, a Springfield, Missouri, business that started in 1949, serving retail florists in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Mears Floral was in operation for over 70 years and employed Ms. Kayellen Faye Inskip as a bookkeeper and operations manager.


On Oct....

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The Hidden Danger of Job Scams: How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late

May 18, 2026 by Kerry Sapet

Sarah thought she had finally caught a break. After months of job hunting, she received an email offering her a fully remote bookkeeper role. The pay was generous and the hiring process seemed quick and easy. The “recruiter” conducted a brief interview by text, praised her qualifications, and sent her an offer letter the...

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Honoring Those Who Served

May 15, 2026 by Kerry Sapet

On Monday, May 29, people across the United States will observe Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day. The federal holiday honoring those who have served in the military has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to the aftermath of the Civil War.

The first Memorial Day was observed on May 30,...

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Green Thumb Gardeners and Sticky-Fingered Employees

May 14, 2026 by Kerry Sapet

May is Gardening for Wildlife Month. Considering the animals in your area, from the tiniest of hummingbirds to the largest of deer, is a wonderful way to create a thriving ecosystem in your own backyard. Using native plants and trees is a strong trend as gardeners strive to create natural environments without using invasive...

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The Joy of Pets

May 11, 2026 by Kerry Sapet

May is National Pet Month, a time when we celebrate the joy and companionship that our pets bring into our lives. Observed annually every May, National Pet Month aims to encourage people to adopt pets, especially homeless ones, and take care of them responsibly.

At SDC CPAs, we recognize the importance of pets...

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A Storm of Scams

October 7, 2024 by Kerry Sapet

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida. It churned its way across the state, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Storm surges, intense winds, and extreme rainfall destroyed homes, buildings, roads, and bridges. Recovery costs are estimated to be approximately $47 billion. As residents of Florida attempt to get back...

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Things You Do that Make Hackers Happy

September 27, 2024 by Kerry Sapet

In just a few decades, we’ve gone from using clunky slow internet browsers to surfing the cyber village created by the sprawling World Wide Web. With all the benefits that come from being connected and having information at our fingertips comes new threats and challenges. Criminals loot corporate databases. Social media platforms attract hackers...

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Investigating Investments

September 27, 2024 by Kahlef Ross

Have you ever heard the question “if you could have dinner with any person, who would it be?” Often the popular answer is a successful person in order to gain tips on increasing wealth. Financial investors are used for the same reason and much more widely available, offering insight into investments and wealth...

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Thoughts for Giving Tuesday

November 14, 2023 by Kerry Sapet

According to the Helen Woodward Animal Center, more people bring home a new pet during the holiday season than at any other time of year. In 2021, an estimated 1,062,127 animals were adopted during the holiday season across the United States. As many people and companies turn their attention to the holidays, SDC, as...

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Taking Care of Mind and Body

May 19, 2023 by Kerry Sapet

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health issues. While mental health should be a priority year-round, this month is an important reminder to take steps to support the mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues and employees. One of the key places to...

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