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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
Head of Ecosystem Education at Finaloop
Jacob, a licensed attorney and CPA, spent 8+ years practicing law and accounting at big-law and big4, and worked as a CFO and lead investor for other startups before joining Finaloop in 2024. Jacob holds an LLB in law and accounting (Magna Cum Laude).
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Ecommerce Inventory Management Software Guide 2026 \
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How to Find the Right Shopify Accountant \
Discover the best Shopify accountants for your business. Learn how to choose the right Shopify accountant to manage your store’s finances effectively.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
June 9, 2026
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Bookkeeping for Amazon Sellers & Accounting Software \
Amid all its complexity, bookkeeping for Amazon sellers comes down to three major areas of success — the right software, tax processes, and more profit.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
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Get answers to three crucial questions on the best ecommerce inventory management software, along with formulas and how-to guidance.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
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Best Shopify Accounting Software in 2026 \
Find the best Shopify accounting software to automate bookkeeping, manage expenses, and ensure tax compliance with seamless integrations.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
September 10, 2025
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Master Faire Seller Accounting for 2025: A Complete Guide \
This guide covers everything from tracking sales and shipping to managing taxes and fees. We’ll explore the best software to optimize your Faire bookkeeping and provide actionable tips to keep your business on track.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
September 9, 2025
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Poshmark Accounting: Best Seller Accounting Software \
A deep-dive into Poshmark seller accounting—tracking income, managing 1099-Ks, inventory, taxes, and choosing the best Poshmark accounting software with Finaloop
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Discover how an Amazon business broker can maximize your Amazon business value and guide your exit strategy, and learn expert strategies to buy Amazon FBA businesses with confidence
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September 7, 2025
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Amazon FBA Reimbursement Services: 2025 Seller Guide \
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The Complete 2025 1099 Guide for Contractors and Vendors \
Learn everything you need to know about 1099 forms in this complete guide. Discover what you need to issue a 1099, whether limited liability companies receive 1099s, how to handle 1099 vendors, key filing deadlines, penalties, and what the Amazon 1099-K form means for online sellers.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
September 3, 2025
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Ecommerce Shipping Cost Accounting in 2025: Complete Guide \
Shipping is one of the biggest costs in ecommerce—but most brands are accounting for it wrong. In this comprehensive 2025 guide, we break down how to properly treat freight-in, freight-out, and customer-paid shipping.
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September 2, 2025
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Amazon Sellers Funding: Best Loan and Financing Options \
In this guide, we break down how Amazon seller loans really work, the pros and cons of each option, and why clean, lender-ready books are the shortcut to faster approvals and better terms in 2025.
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Best Accounting Software for Resellers and Dropshippers \
Resellers and dropshippers deal with complex accounting—multi-platform sales, COGS tracking, and tax compliance. This guide shows what the right software can do to simplify the process and keep finances accurate.
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August 24, 2025
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Best eBay Inventory Management Software – Tools & Tips \
Discover the top eBay inventory management software for 2025, including tools that sync listings, prevent stockouts, and track profitability.
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August 18, 2025
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PayPal Accounting Software and Bookkeeping Guide for 2025 \
Discover the best PayPal accounting and bookkeeping software for 2025. Learn how to automate PayPal reconciliation, connect with Netsuite, and simplify reporting.
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BigCommerce Accounting & Bookkeeping Guide 2025 \
Master BigCommerce accounting and bookkeeping with our complete 2025 guide. Learn how to automate financial tracking, stay tax compliant, and grow with confidence.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
August 18, 2025
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WooCommerce Bookkeeping and Accounting Guide for 2025 \
Master WooCommerce bookkeeping and accounting with our complete guide. Learn tools, integrations, and best practices to save time and boost profits.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
August 18, 2025
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Mastering Ecommerce Venture Capital: Key Strategies for 2025 \
Explore the evolving ecommerce venture capital landscape in 2025. Learn what makes businesses attractive to VCs, from financial infrastructure to strategic category selection.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
August 11, 2025
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Fixing the Amazon and QuickBooks Integration in 2025 \
Tired of struggling with QuickBooks Amazon integration? Discover why more sellers are skipping patchwork solutions and switching to purpose-built platforms like Finaloop.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
August 7, 2025
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Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce 3rd Party Fulfillment in 2025 \
Discover how the wrong fulfillment setup is silently destroying your profits—and which 3PL strategies are creating six-figure bottom-line improvements for savvy ecommerce brands in 2025
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
August 6, 2025
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Etsy Seller’s 2025 Guide to Profits and Accounting \
Master Etsy accounting and bookkeeping with our complete 2025 guide. Learn essential practices, compare top accounting software, and discover expert tips to track profits, manage taxes, and scale your creative business successfully.
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Amazon Seller Sales Tax Guide: Does Amazon Collect Tax for Sellers? \
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Learn proper bookkeeping practices, tax compliance, fee management, and software selection to build a profitable, scalable eBay business while avoiding costly financial mistakes.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
July 24, 2025
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How to find an Amazon accountant in 2025 \
Why Amazon Sellers Need Specialized Accounting Expertise
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
July 16, 2025
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Guide to the Best Sales Tax Software for Ecommerce in 2025 \
Compare the top 5 sales tax software for ecommerce in 2025. Find the right solution to automate compliance, reduce penalties, and streamline tax management.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
July 9, 2025
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Shopify Accounting & Bookkeeping: A Complete Guide for 2025 \
By implementing best practices and leveraging the right tools, you can simplify bookkeeping for Shopify and gain better control over your business’s financial health
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
July 7, 2025
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Ecommerce Profit Calculator: How to Set Your Product Margin & Selling Price \
Determine the best price to maximize profits and acquire customers with our free ecommerce profit margin calculator.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
July 4, 2025
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.webp)](/content/blog/accountant-for-ecommerce/index.html)Ecommerce Accountant: Why Your Business Needs One \
Whether you’re struggling with financial headaches or simply looking to optimize your operations, working with an ecommerce accountant can transform your business
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
July 1, 2025
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Walmart Seller Accounting: Complete Guide to Fees, Taxes & Bookkeeping \
Master Walmart Marketplace Accounting: From Setup to Automation
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
June 16, 2025
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Ecommerce Tax Strategies: QSBS, 83(b), Accountable Plans \
Essential Tax Structures, QSBS Benefits, 83(b) Elections & Accountable Plans Every Founder Must Master
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
May 18, 2025
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Tariffs on China Drop to 30% - A 90-Day Window for DTC Brands \
After punishing 145% tariffs, the U.S. has cut rates on Chinese goods to 30% for 90 days—opening a critical window for DTC brands to restock, reprice, and rethink their supply chains.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
May 12, 2025
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.webp)](/content/blog/shopify-bookkeeping-why-a-shopify-quickbooks-setup-may-not-be-right-for-you/index.html)Does Shopify integrate with Quickbooks? Solutions for 2025 \
Looking for a Shopify Quickbooks integration to get your bookkeeping accurate? Read this first to create a process that actually works.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
May 6, 2025
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Ecommerce Sales Tax Guide: Nexus, Marketplace Laws, Compliance \
Navigate the complex world of online sales tax with confidence—from understanding nexus thresholds to implementing automation solutions that scale with your business
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
May 5, 2025
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Surviving China Tariffs: A Strategic Ecommerce Guide \
Strategic Solutions for Ecommerce Businesses Facing Unprecedented China Tariffs in 2025
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
April 23, 2025
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Ecommerce ERP: The Ultimate Guide to Scaling Your Business in 2025 \
Implementing an ERP system is a game-changer for ecommerce businesses looking to streamline operations, enhance inventory management, and automate key workflows
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
April 20, 2025
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Best Ecommerce Inventory Management Software for 2025 \
Selecting the right inventory management software is a critical decision that can significantly impact your ecommerce business's operational efficiency and profitability
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
April 8, 2025
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Small Business Bookkeeping: A Beginner's Guide for 2025 \
Effective bookkeeping is essential for the financial health and long-term success of any small business. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about small business bookkeeping to help you build a strong financial foundation
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
April 8, 2025
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Wholesale vs Retail: Key Differences Explained for Ecommerce (2025) \
Wholesale and retail represent two distinct approaches to bringing products to market, each with its own advantages, challenges, and operational requirements
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
April 2, 2025
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Top Line vs Bottom Line: Essential Growth Metrics for Ecommerce \
Top line vs bottom line: What's important for your ecommerce brand?
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
March 13, 2025
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Shopify ERP Integration: Here’s How It Works (2025) \
Integrating an ERP system with your Shopify store creates a unified ecosystem that automates crucial business processes, eliminates manual errors, and provides real-time visibility into all aspects of your operations
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
March 11, 2025
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The Ecommerce Cash Flow Survival Guide: Three Mistakes to Avoid \
Poor bookkeeping, adding fixed costs too fast, and overstocking: cash flow blunders that keep DTC founders up at night
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
March 10, 2025
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TikTok Bookkeeping & Accounting: Best Practices for Sellers \
Despite initial concerns over the platform's legal troubles in the U.S., there's growing optimism it will weather the storm. While there are many benefits to selling on TikTok Shop, it also presents some financial challenges
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
February 18, 2025
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Best Ecommerce Accounting Software to Boost Growth in 2025 \
The complexity of online selling demands a specialized financial management solution. The right software can transform accounting from a tedious administrative task into a strategic tool for growth
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
February 17, 2025
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Why Ecommerce Brands Need a Smart Debt Strategy in 2025 \
Stop Fearing Debt, Start Using It To Grow
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
February 9, 2025
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Ecommerce Brands After De Minimis: Navigating the 4-Day Gap \
The suspension of the de minimis exemption marks a possible shift in U.S. trade policy. DTC brands reliant on parcel shipping from China face a challenging transition as they grapple with financial uncertainty
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
February 9, 2025
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Expert Supply Chain Strategies for DTC Brands Amid Political Change \
From the Finaloop Insider's Club: Leading DTC financial experts share strategic insights on protecting supply chains and business growth amid potential policy shifts
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
February 9, 2025
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Profit Predators: How Tariffs Can Derail Your eCommerce Growth Strategy \
Surviving the Tariff Tsunami: Strategies for eCommerce Survival
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
February 5, 2025
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ICYMI: Fresh Takes on DTC, Advertising, and Market Trends \
DTC founders are drowning in content these days. From ad platform shifts to regulatory drama to funding insights - here's your curated dose of actually useful industry knowledge.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
January 31, 2025
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Why the Cash Conversion Cycle is Inaccurate (And Why it Doesn't Matter) \
For e-commerce businesses, understanding the Cash Conversion Cycle is crucial. But there's a surprising quirk in how it is calculated. Read on to catch the catch
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
January 17, 2025
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DTC Financial Integration: Solving Fragmented System Challenges \
The hidden growth killer: how fragmented financial systems are costing DTC brands time, money, and opportunities—and how to fix it
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
January 13, 2025
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Understanding the True Cost of Merchant Cash Advances \
As online sellers seek quick capital, merchant cash advances offer speed—but at what cost? Read to learn more about the economics and tax implications of quick-access ecommerce funding
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
January 6, 2025
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Bench Acquisition: What Employer.com’s Deal Means for DTC Brands \
As Bench Accounting is acquired by employer.com, ecommerce businesses face urgent decisions about their financial future. Analysis of the acquisition's impact and what it means for your business.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 31, 2024
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Bench Is Closing: What Ecommerce Sellers Must Do Next for Tax Season \
Feel tax-anxiety after being left out to dry by Bench.co's sudden closure? Navigate tax filing deadlines, Form 7004 extensions, and business record transitions - essential steps for eCommerce business owners
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 29, 2024
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Finaloop: The Premier Bench Alternative for Ecommerce Brands \
As Bench.co shuts down, discover why ecommerce brands are switching to Finaloop. Get accurate financials, automated reconciliation, and seamless migration from Bench.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 29, 2024
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Bench Accounting Shutdown: What Shopify & DTC Brands Should Do Now \
Bench Accounting's shocking closure announcement left countless Shopify and DTC brands searching for alternatives just days before year-end. Here's what eCommerce businesses need to know
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 29, 2024
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Bench Shutdown: How it Impacts Ecommerce Businesses \
As Bench Accounting announces its shutdown, ecommerce and Shopify sellers face urgent decisions about financial data preservation, tax compliance, and business continuity. Here's what you need to know and do immediately.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 29, 2024
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Misreading Your LTV:CAC Ratio Could Hurt Profits \
How ignoring gross margins in customer metrics could be costing your eCommerce business money – and what to do about it.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 24, 2024
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What is Real-Time Accounting and How It Transforms Ecommerce \
Discover real-time accounting for ecommerce: a modern approach that provides instant financial insights, enhances decision-making, and streamlines your brand's operations.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 23, 2024
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Top DTC Content Digest: Curated Resources for Busy E-commerce Founders \
DTC sellers are super busy. The amount of content for DTC sellers is crazy. The only logical thing to do is help you all filter through the noise.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 17, 2024
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Lessons DTC Brand Owners Can Learn from Severn Trent’s Tax Drama \
Unpacking the £1.68B financial maneuvers of Severn Trent Water to uncover practical lessons on dividends, profit shifting, and tax efficiency for DTC brand owners.
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 12, 2024
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Streamline Ecommerce Ops to Boost Profitability \
At its core, ecommerce operations focus on creating a seamless shopping experience while maintaining profitability
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 8, 2024
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Data-Driven DTC Success: Mastering Ecommerce Demand Forecasting \
Learn how to go about predicting and optimizing your ecommerce and DTC business through data-driven forecasting
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 5, 2024
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Social Commerce Strategy: TikTok's Impact on DTC Financial Models \
As social commerce continues to evolve, brand operators must be prepared to navigate the financial complexities that come with selling on dynamic platforms like TikTok Shop
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 5, 2024
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How De-Dollarization and Tariffs Threaten DTC Brand Finances \
Currency shifts and trade policies are coming for DTC brands. Here's how they can reshape your operations - and what you can do about it
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 2, 2024
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DTC Founder Content Digest: Essential Reads You Might Have Missed \
DTC sellers are super busy. The amount of content for DTC sellers is crazy. The only logical thing to do is help you all filter through the noise
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
December 2, 2024
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The Returns Epidemic: How Shoppers Impact Ecommerce Profitability \
Serial returners underscore just how crucial it is for DTC brands to stay on top of their key financial metrics at all times
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
November 28, 2024
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What DTC Founders Can Learn from Macy’s Accounting Scandal \
Think Macy's $150M accounting scandal is just big retail drama? These hidden lessons are crucial for every DTC founder's financial playbook
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
November 27, 2024
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What Walmart’s Shopper Insights Teach About Ecommerce Financial Data \
Just as Walmart's suite of data tools helps DTC brands understand what customers want, specialized accounting software provides online sellers with the information they need to make profit-maximizing decisions
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
November 19, 2024
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Using Financial Data to Meet Rising Ecommerce Customer Expectations \
A recent survey on consumer sentiment highlights the importance of timely delivery and sustainable shopping in ecommerce. Brands that leverage specialized accounting systems will be better equipped to fulfill these demands
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
November 19, 2024
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Trump 2.0: How New Policies May Impact Your Business Finances \
Exploring Potential Policy Shifts in Trade, Taxes, and Costs That Could Reshape Your Business Finances
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
November 11, 2024
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What De Minimis Reform Means for Your Ecommerce Brand \
A new plan to cut off parcel shipping from China means American DTC brands face significant challenges involving inventory management, import duties, tracking landed cost per unit, and calculating COGS
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
October 28, 2024
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CFO Insights: Financial Strategies for BFCM DTC Success \
How can DTC founder turn Black Friday Cyber Monday from a potential financial pitfall into a profitable online success?
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Jacob Becker, CPA, Adv
October 9, 2024
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