Tax planning and Advisory

Tax planning and Advisory

All CBAS business advisory services include tax planning. Taxes can be the most expensive side of running a business. Make sure all areas, such as payroll, sales, property, mercantile, and other taxes, are systemized and paid timely. While compliance taxes must be addressed, income taxes are where the practice has the biggest influence over what…

Documenting Systems and Operations

Documenting Systems and Operations

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are step-by-step guides that ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability in daily operations. By documenting and standardizing tasks, SOPs empower staff to work independently, streamline training for new hires, and free up doctors and office managers for higher-level responsibilities. Well-implemented SOPs benefit everyone in the practice by reducing errors, improving patient care,…

Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meetings

Meeting monthly with the advisor is essential for maintaining accountability and for driving consistent progress in veterinary practice management. These meetings involve reviewing financial reports, monitoring progress on goals, evaluating systems documentation (SOPs), and addressing both challenges and successes. Practices with more than one veterinarian are encouraged to meet weekly, even briefly, to discuss wins,…

Report of Recommendations

Report of Recommendations

After the planning and assessment is completed, the Report of Recommendations serves as a concise summary of the data collected during the assessment, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. This internal-use document acts as the foundation for developing a strategic practice plan, with prioritized goals and target dates for implementation. Critical issues are…

Planning and Assessment

Planning and Assessment

After the Discovery Meeting and it is mutually agreeable to the vet practice and CBAS, we enter the Planning and Assessment phase which is a comprehensive evaluation designed to uncover opportunities for growth and improvement within your veterinary practice. This stage typically requires 2–4 hours of the owner’s time, split across multiple meetings, and involves…

Discovery Meeting

Discovery Meeting

The complimentary discovery meeting is a vital first step in understanding a veterinary practice’s operations and challenges and the owner’s professional and personal goals. Unlike traditional CPA consultations that focus solely on accounting and tax needs, this meeting delves deeper into the practice’s history, pain points, and owner’s motivations. By exploring areas such as cash…

Welcome to Corcoran Business Advisory Services!

Welcome to Corcoran Business Advisory Services!

My goal is to evaluate the financial health of your practice and create a strategic plan to enhance income, streamline operations, and ensure long-term sustainability. With over 30 years of CPA experience working with small and large businesses, including veterinary practices, I have transitioned from traditional compliance work to serving as a trusted advisor. This…