Brendan Doran CPA LLC

07/07/2026

Hi, everyone! We’re here to dispel the rumor once and for all that accounting is boring. Kick back and enjoy these fun facts about accountants throughout history:

💡 The first recorded name in history was an accountant’s name etched into clay tablets.
💡 Bubble gum was invented by an accountant who happened to have pink coloring.
💡 The first income taxes were instituted in Great Britain to help finance a war with France.
💡 Over 2,000 accountants work for the FBI using their skills to help combat crimes.
💡 Italian Luca Pacioli invented formal accounting in the 1400s as a way to reconcile credits and debts.

Go forth and impress your family and friends with this new, exciting knowledge! And remember that we’re here to make accounting as easy and fun as possible.

07/04/2026

Cue the fireworks, fire up the grill, and get ready for what might be the most ambitious birthday cake of all time. 🎂

America turns 250 this year, which means 250 candles on the cake … so someone should probably alert the fire department.

However you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, we hope it’s filled with great food, good company, and a sky full of fireworks.

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the holiday. We’ll be back and ready to help on Monday. Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth!

07/01/2026

06/25/2026

Overtime rules can be more nuanced than they first appear. Beyond the basics, there are several payroll considerations that employers commonly overlook. Here are four key considerations worth keeping in mind as you manage overtime this summer.

If you have been running into issues with overtime or would simply like a bit of help with payroll, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help.

06/21/2026

Here’s the scoop: It’s time to celebrate Father's Day!

We wanted to shout out all of the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who make our lives special. We hope that this Father’s Day is filled with quality time, well-deserved rest, and maybe even a couple of dad jokes.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s order to end slavery in the rebelling state farthest west

It’s been observed as a day to honor this history and celebrate Black culture and resilience, and it officially became a federal holiday in 2021.

In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on June 19th. We’ll be back on Monday, June 22nd. We hope you have a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth!

06/16/2026

The Islamic New Year begins on the evening of June 16th and lasts through June 17th, marking the start of Hijri year 1448 and the month of Muharram.

For Muslims around the world, it's a time of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal as they welcome the new year with gratitude and hope.

To anyone celebrating, our team wishes you a blessed and peaceful new year filled with hope and renewal.

06/14/2026

Every June 14th, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day. While we’re all familiar with the United States’ flag, we might not know all of the history behind this symbol.

To celebrate, we wanted to share a few fun facts about the history of the flag that might surprise you:

🔹 The current 50-star design was created by a 17-year-old. Robert G. Heft of Lancaster, Ohio, submitted the design as a high school project in 1958. It was chosen by President Eisenhower out of more than 3,000 submissions in 1960.

🔹 There have been 27 official versions of the flag. Twenty-five of those changes were solely to update the number of stars every time a new state joined the Union. The star additions were admitted on July 4th, and, together, they give us a rich visual history of the country's growth over time.

🔹 The colors for the flag have taken on their own meanings over the years. Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress in 1774, suggested that red represents hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

🔹 Six American flags have been planted on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin were the first, but five additional Apollo missions have also left a flag on the lunar surface.

🔹 The current design is the longest-running version in history. No new states have been added since Hawaii joined the union in 1959, making this the most enduring flag design the country has ever had.

Wishing you a wonderful Flag Day filled with pride and appreciation for the history behind the flag we share.

06/12/2026

June marks a natural checkpoint in the year, especially for business owners and entrepreneurs who start the year with big goals and strong momentum.

By now, some plans may be moving forward, while others might still be waiting for the right time, the right resources, or the perfect strategy. Progress in business rarely begins with perfect conditions. More often, it starts with simply taking the next step with what is already available.

Whether you are building a new venture, growing your client base, refining your services, or pursuing a goal that has been sitting on your list since January, forward motion matters more than perfection.

As we move through the rest of the month, take a moment to reflect: What is one business goal or challenge you could move forward with today, even with imperfect conditions? Feel free to share it in the comments. We would love to hear what you’re pursuing in the second half of the year.

06/09/2026

While it might feel early to think about 2027’s tax season, taking a moment to check in on your taxes at the mid-point of the year can actually be quite helpful. Scheduling a mid-year tax checkup can help your company unlock essential tax-saving options when they are needed, instead of waiting until December or tax season, when options are limited and stress is higher.

Swipe to see how a mid-year tax check-in can be advantageous for your business.

We are here to help make sure your tax strategy matches your business needs every step of the way. If you would like to check in mid-year to ensure you are on the right path, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.