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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #1: Am I Accrual or Cash Basis?

SMBAccountant

If the information entered into QuickBooks doesn’t accurately provide all the data needed to determine the timing, the accrual reports will not be accurate. Additionally, accrual accounting often requires manual journal entries to properly account for depreciation, payroll and vacation accrual, prepaid expenses, and several others.

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Small, Medium, or Large? Clearing Up Business Sizes and Accounting Expectations

Basis 365

Early-Stage Businesses Revenue: Typically between $1 million to $10 million Headcount: Around 10 to 50 employees Financial Characteristics: Increased transaction volume and complexity Growing need for financial visibility and forecasting Starting to formalize accounting practices, budgeting, and cash flow management Potential shift from cash accounting (..)

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Tech Startup Accounting Insights From A Y Combinator Company

inDinero Tax Tips

The key is the difference between cash and accrual accounting. Youre already familiar with cash accounting; its how people manage household budgets, where transactions count when money physically changes hands. Accrual accounting is a bit trickier. Accrual accounting is better suited for tech startups.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #1: Am I Accrual or Cash Basis?

SMBAccountant

If the information entered into QuickBooks doesn’t accurately provide all the data needed to determine the timing, the accrual reports will not be accurate. Additionally, accrual accounting often requires manual journal entries to properly account for depreciation, payroll and vacation accrual, prepaid expenses, and several others.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved. cash accounting—if you want to be GAAP-compliant.

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Navigating the Latest Section 174 R&D Capitalization Rules: What Founders Need to Know in 2025

Shay CPA

million in grant income in 2024 (accrual accounting). Potential Solutions for Grant-Funded Startups Choose the Appropriate Accounting Method Accrual Method Typically matches grant income recognition to the period in which R&D expenses are incurred, providing a more aligned view of revenue vs. expenses.

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A Year-End Accounting Checklist for Your Skagit County Business

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Get Payroll Records in Order Make sure everything is squared away with your payroll records by comparing them with your general ledger and bank statements. Check that wages, taxes withheld, and benefits all match up (and that all payroll tax deposits have been reported, either on Form 941 for quarterly or Form 944 for annual). (And