Michael Bivona, CPA's Books

Retired? What's Next?

By: Michael Bivona

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

You've spent an entire career working hard, and now it's time to retire. But what exactly does that mean? Author Michael Bivona was unsure about what to do with his life when retiring, but he didn't let that stop him from finding ways to enjoy it. In this memoir and guidebook, he describes his retirement experiences and considers how to overcome challenging physical times that most retirees face; enjoy new hobbies without getting ripped off; find activities to enjoy with your significant other; and stretch a retirement budget. He looks back on the great vacations and places he's enjoyed with his wife, Barbara, during retirement. Learn from his mistakes and follow in his footsteps to live some great experiences of your own. You've worked hard to get to this point, and you don't want to mess things up now. Get the information, tools, and strategies you need to live your life to the fullest in retirement. Retired? What's Next? by Michael Bivona CPA, published by IUniverse, was a finalist in the Annual Eric Hoffer Awards for Short Prose & Independent Books. After a rigorous first round of judging, less than 10% of over 1,000 entrants were privileged to have the "2013 Eric Hoffer Award FINALIST-Excellence in Independent Publishing" assigned to their books and digital presentations. The US Review of Books "Before retiring, it's wise to begin building bridges to things you are passionate about, so that when the time comes, you have a choice of which bridges you can comfortably take into the next phase of your life." Some people transition seamlessly into their "golden years," while others have a tougher time entering into retirement, wondering what's next? In Retired? What's Next?, retired accountant, Michael Bivona shares his answer. Part memoir, part retirement guide, this is both informative and inspirational. Touching on essential aspects of retirement like remaining healthy, financial matters, preparing a will, finding part-time and or volunteer work, Bivona delivers practical, real-life advice and insightful reflections. "I realized after a friend's demise that many of the possessions that he had accumulated over his lifetime and were so dear to him, were of no interest to his heirs or friends, and were disposed of like pieces of junk." Staking his own territory in the popular and compelling category of memoir writing, Bivona writes in a genuine narrative tone about how to manage the freedom, new opportunities and choices of retirement by focusing on what he knows and enjoys-traveling, dancing, boating, fishing, tennis, golf, writing, reading, and collecting books. And showing by example, Bivona frames his real-life tips on planning for a rewarding retirement around his reflections and recounting of the collective highlights and significant moments and events of his life and retirement journey with his wife, Barbara. Clearly, the Bivonas have a winning strategy for living life to the fullest in retirement. By learning not merely how to cope, but to thrive by crafting a retirement path that is focused on personal fulfillment and joyful meaning, as evidenced by their successful post-retirement journey. In Retired? What's Next?, retired readers, or those thinking of or planning for retirement, will gain insight from Bivona's shared personal wisdom and learn by example the guidance of his inner and outer retirement journeys, which can be applied to their own retirement goals for staying happy, healthy, and active.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

240

Publisher

iUniverse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1462083072

ISBN 13

9781462083077

Retiring? Beware!!

By: Michael Bivona, CPA

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Retiring? Beware!!

By: Michael Bivona, CPA

If you start working at age twenty and retire at age sixty, there's a good chance you'll spend as many years in retirement as you did working. Michael Bivona, a certified public accountant who retired almost twenty years ago, shares how he saved enough money to retire comfortably. He also explores the importance of continuing to be productive and having fun even after you stop working. Drawing on his professional expertise and experiences, he helps you: develop retirement plans realize the full value of Social Security payments explore your passions and stay healthy celebrate life with the people you love Bivona also shares his love for dancing, traveling, and writing, helping you come up with your own ideas about all the things you can do once you stop working. Life may be short, but retirement can last longer than you think-and you need to make the right moves to enjoy it to its fullest.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

253

Publisher

iUniverse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1491752025

ISBN 13

9781491752029

Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills

Learn How to Maintain Your Own Boat and Save Thousands of Dollars

By: Michael Bivona CPA

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills

Learn How to Maintain Your Own Boat and Save Thousands of Dollars

By: Michael Bivona CPA

You’re probably familiar with the difficulty of dealing with service departments when getting a vehicle repaired—but what happens when that vehicle is a boat? Those encounters are harrowing—and even if you’re only boating on a seasonal basis, they occur frequently. From general boat repairs, annual winterizing service, dry docking, and springtime tune-ups, it may seem like the bills never end. Michael Bivona, a certified public accountant, helps you navigate being a boat owner in this guide to saving money. He’s saved more than $150,000 in repairs and maintenance over his forty-plus years of boating and has avoided many unhappy breakdowns. Whether you do maintenance and repairs yourself or go to a professional, he shares money-saving tips, including: • Unless there is extensive damage to your boat, always insist on a written estimate. • Never tell a service department to do whatever is necessary to fix your boat. • Always carefully inspect your boat if someone else has made repairs. With a bit of training and hands-on experience, you can also enjoy boating without draining your life savings.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

iUniverse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1532024479

ISBN 13

9781532024474

Retired? What's Next?

By: Michael Bivona

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Retired? What's Next?

By: Michael Bivona

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

240

Publisher

iUniverse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1462083072

ISBN 13

9781462083077

Was That Me?

Turning Points in My Life

By: Michael Bivona

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Was That Me?

Turning Points in My Life

By: Michael Bivona

In his memoir Was That Me?, a successful businessman, author, and philanthropist provides an inspirational look into the reasons why he chose the road he did in life. After being repeatedly asked the question, How did you go from not attending high school to becoming the man you are today? Bivonas answer was always the same: lots of luck and fate. But soon, that answer did not seem to be enough; and, as Bivona delved into past experiences in order to discover what truly caused him to reach his current destination, he began to identify the influences that propelled him from a childhood in a rundown neighborhood to a stint in the Air Force to his first jobs at Coney Island Amusement Park and a Wall Street stockbrokerage firm. As Bivona relays how he eventually attended Long Island University and became a certified public accountant, it is evident that self-determination and a thirst for knowledge guided him to attain success. The true story of how Michael Bivonas choices in life helped him become who he is today will inspire anyone to examine their own turning points and learn that sometimes opening the door to the unknown is what leads to true happiness.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

195

Publisher

Trafford Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1426937571

ISBN 13

9781426937576

Was That Me?

Turning Points in My Life

By: Michael Bivona

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Was That Me?

Turning Points in My Life

By: Michael Bivona

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

195

Publisher

Trafford Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1426937571

ISBN 13

9781426937576

Was That Me?

Turning Points in My Life by Mike Bivona

By: Michael Bivona

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Was That Me?

Turning Points in My Life by Mike Bivona

By: Michael Bivona

In his memoir Was That Me?, a successful businessman, author, and philanthropist provides an inspirational look into the reasons why he chose the road he did in life. After being repeatedly asked the question, How did you go from not attending high school to becoming the man you are today? Bivona's answer was always the same: lots of luck and fate. But soon, that answer did not seem to be enough; and, as Bivona delved into past experiences in order to discover what truly caused him to reach his current destination, he began to identify the influences that propelled him from a childhood in a rundown neighborhood to a stint in the Air Force to his first jobs at Coney Island Amusement Park and a Wall Street stockbrokerage firm. As Bivona relays how he eventually attended Long Island University and became a certified public accountant, it is evident that self-determination and a thirst for knowledge guided him to attain success. The true story of how Michael Bivona's choices in life helped him become who he is today will inspire anyone to examine their own turning points and learn that sometimes opening the door to the unknown is what leads to true happiness.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

192

Publisher

Trafford on Demand Pub

Published Date

ISBN 10

1426937555

ISBN 13

9781426937552

The E-Myth Accountant

Why Most Accounting Practices Don't Work and What to Do About It

By: Michael E. Gerber,M. Darren Root

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The E-Myth Accountant

Why Most Accounting Practices Don't Work and What to Do About It

By: Michael E. Gerber,M. Darren Root

Distilled small business advice for accounting practices Many accountants in small and mid-size practices are experts when it comes to their professional knowledge, but may not have considered their practice as much from a business perspective. Michael Gerber's The E-Myth Accountant fills this void, giving you powerful advice on everything you need to run your practice as a successful business, allowing you to achieve your goals and grow your practice. Featuring Gerber's signature easy-to-understand, easy-to-implement style, The E-Myth Accountant features Gerber's universal appeal as a recognized expert on small businesses who has coached, taught, and trained over 60,000 small businesses A recognized and widely respected co-author and leader in the accounting field The E-Myth Accountant is the last guide you'll ever need to make the difference in building or developing your successful accounting practice.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

213

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

1118007832

ISBN 13

9781118007839

Book's by Michael Bivona, CPA

Retired? What's Next?

Retired? What's Next?

Retiring? Beware!!

Retiring? Beware!!

Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills

Boaters: Beware of Repair Bills

Retired? What's Next?

Retired? What's Next?

Was That Me?

Was That Me?

Was That Me?

Was That Me?

Was That Me?

Was That Me?

The E-Myth Accountant

The E-Myth Accountant

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email