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Tangible vs. Intangible Assets

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Understand the difference between tangible vs. intangible assets to keep your accounting books and financial statements accurate. All businesses have assets. Assets can be broken down into two categories: tangible and intangible. But, tangible assets are physical while intangible assets are […] READ MORE.

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Steps to Clean Up Accounting Records: A Checklist

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If that is not the case, you will need to take steps to clean up accounting records or use a catch-up bookkeeping service. . When and Why You Need to Clean Up Your Books. There are many reasons to have clean accounting books each month. Here are a few: Ensure Financials Are Up-to-Date.

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What Are Adjusting Entries?

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Having accurate accounting books is essential for making financial decisions, securing financing, and drafting financial statements. But sometimes, you find gaps in your records, either from making mistakes or carrying out transactions from one accounting period to another.

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Account Reconciliation for Small Business Owners

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When you run a small business, one error in your accounting books can result in inaccurate financial statements, poor cash flow management, and even an IRS audit. To make sure your records are accurate, familiarize yourself with account reconciliation. What is account reconciliation?

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Basic Accounting for a Small Business: Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics

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As you’ve probably noticed, when running your own business, you’ll be tasked more with basic bookkeeping than advanced accounting. Basic terms for small business accounting and bookkeeping. They give a summary of financial operations, cash flows, and the overall financial performance of a business for a specific date or time period.

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Manual vs. Automated Accounting: What’s the Difference

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Even in the 21st century, it’s still possible to do your bookkeeping with paper spreadsheets or account books. If manual accounting works for you, nobody can force you to change. Accounting standards are the same whether you use ledgers or laptops. What is Automated Accounting?

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Accounts Receivable (AR) Automation: The Solution To The Collection Problem

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You debit the $12,500 to AR and credit the same amount to your sales account. This is known as balancing your accounts/books. You recognize this in your accounting with a “bad debt” entry. When the customer pays, you credit $12,500 to AR and debit cash.

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