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Bookkeeping Basics for SaaS Companies: Managing Revenue Recognition

Shay CPA

On the surface, bookkeeping might not seem that complicated. Because of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASBs) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 , its mandated that companies use whats called revenue recognition. We specialize in accounting for tech companies, so this is well within our wheelhouse.

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What Is Deferred Revenue: Accounting Principles and Tax Treatment

inDinero Accounting

Deferred revenue refers to when customers pay upfront for products or services they will receive later while your accountant recognizes that income over time rather than all at once. Table of Contents Deferred Revenue Accounting Principles Why Use Deferred Revenue Reporting Over Cash Accounting?

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Why CFOs Love Outsourced Bookkeeping Services: 4 Key Reasons

Basis 365

One area that has gained significant traction in recent years is outsourced bookkeeping services, particularly among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). CFOs responsible for managing a company's financial operations increasingly recognize the benefits of outsourcing bookkeeping functions to specialized service providers.

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How to Record the Purchase of an Asset in QuickBooks Online?

FusionCPA

You need to be careful when it comes to your real estate investment firm accounting. The way that you do your real estate investment firm bookkeeping either hinders or allows you to analyze your business’s financial health.

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Tech Startup Accounting Insights From A Y Combinator Company

inDinero Tax Tips

The fundamental balance sheet equation is: Equity = Assets – Liabilities Accounting vs Bookkeeping Most tech startup founders have backgrounds in coding rather than finance, so if youre new to this world, you might wonder about the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper.

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Refresh Your Finances: Spring Clean Your Bookkeeping to Prep for Your Next Fundraiser

Shay CPA

Giving your bookkeeping a spring clean could be the key that unlocks success in your next rounds of fundraising. With that in mind, our team of expert tech startup bookkeepers and accountants put our heads together. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Your bookkeeping is no different.

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

Basis 365

Non-controller accountants generally perform more straightforward accounting tasks than controllers. These responsibilities include internal reports, cost accounting, tax auditing, and cost accounting. Each CPA can also manage other bookkeepers and understand how to complete their bookkeeping tasks.

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