Less Accounting

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

You can start chipping away at your to-do list now to make the new year a time for tackling new goals instead of tax panic. Prepare for tax season now by getting these things in order before the end of the year. From there take a look at your accounts receivable and accounts payable. Are your clients current?

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Accounting Tools

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is used to determine the amount of earnings generated in a reporting period, net of income taxes. If the accrual basis of accounting is used, this can result in a figure that is different from what cash flows would indicate, due to the accrual of expenses for which payments have not yet been made.

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SMB Accounting and Consulting

MARCH 6, 2024

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Cash accounting records transactions only when cash changes hands, providing a real-time view of cash flow. In contrast, accrual accounting records transactions when they occur, offering a more accurate depiction of the company’s financial position over time by matching revenues with expenses.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 13, 2023

This is useful for ensuring that the total of all debits equals the total of all credits. Related Articles Extended Trial Balance How to Prepare a Trial Balance The Difference Between an Adjusted and Unadjusted Trial Balance The Difference Between the General Ledger and Trial Balance The Purpose of a Trial Balance Trial Balance Errors

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Accounting Tools

JUNE 16, 2023

Example of an Adjusted Trial Balance The following report shows an adjusted trial balance, where the initial, unadjusted balance for all accounts is located in the second column from the left, various adjusting entries are noted in the third column from the left, and the combined, net balance in each account is stated in the far right column.

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Accounting Tools

JUNE 14, 2023

The basis may also be based on cash received from a sale, rather than from the initial sale; this is used most commonly when a company wants to involve the sales staff in collecting overdue accounts receivable. Commission Overrides A different commission rate may apply if a certain target is reached.

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Less Accounting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Accounting for small businesses is the documenting, tracking, and evaluation of the financial health of a business. Proper accounting can prepare a business for tax season , growth opportunities, and help navigate external and internal factors that could affect a business’s profitability.

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Billah and Associates

JULY 19, 2023

Proper bookkeeping basics practices ensure accurate financial recording, allowing you to make informed decisions and comply with legal and tax requirements. In this guide, we will explore the essential accounting principles every small business owner should know. But one aspect that should never be overlooked is bookkeeping.

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Accounting Tools

MAY 21, 2023

Related Articles Accounting Journal Entries Accrual-Type Adjusting Entries Correcting Entry Deferral-Type Adjusting Entry How to Write an Accounting Journal Entry Simple Journal Entry Bookkeeping Efficiency It is more efficient from a bookkeeping perspective to aggregate the underlying business transactions into a single entry.

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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 31, 2023

An alternative way to calculate the cash flow of an entity is to add back all non-cash expenses (such as depreciation and amortization ) to its net after-tax profit, though this approach only approximates actual cash flows. A key source of cash flow uncertainty is the timing of cash receipts from accounts receivable.

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Counto

APRIL 23, 2024

It includes cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable—assets that can be quickly converted into cash within 90 days. High Dependency on Receivables: If a significant portion of your assets is in accounts receivable, your liquidity is dependent on the timeliness of customer payments.

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Nanonets

APRIL 4, 2023

Because of this, larger or more complex businesses and companies with shareholders will choose the other accounting method: accrual accounting. Under accrual accounting, you would record the income from the sale in January rather than February because that is when you actually earned money.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Examples of the items that are usually presented under this approach are cash collected from customers , interest and dividends received, cash paid to employees , cash paid to suppliers , interest paid, and income taxes paid. What is the Indirect Method?

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Nanonets

MAY 6, 2024

The General Ledger is a central accounting record that contains all financial transactions of a business, organized in a systematic and structured manner.    The GL comprises various accounts, each representing a specific financial aspect of the business.  

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Jetpack Workflow

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Adjust entries for depreciation, accruals, and deferrals as necessary. Tax Planning and Preparation Even though the tax deadline for the current calendar year isn’t until the following April, you can complete plenty of planning and preparation tasks before the end of the year.

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Jetpack Workflow

MARCH 21, 2023

There are several disadvantages to using spreadsheets for your bookkeeping: Excel requires a lot of manual work to enter accounting data. For businesses using the accrual method of accounting, it means double the work, entering data twice for every transaction. However, it’s not always a smooth process with Excel templates.

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Counto

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable Timely management of receivables and payables is essential to avoid cash flow gaps. Tired of surprise fees from accounting services? From multicurrency accounting to tax filing, Counto handles it all—with unlimited transactions.

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Jetpack Workflow

MARCH 23, 2023

While the year-end closing process is familiar to most due to tax reporting, it’s not the only necessary period-end process a business should have. The month-end closing process is just as essential, especially if you want to avoid the headache and overwhelm of last-minute error corrections spanning months during tax seasons.

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the primary benefits of  understanding the accounting cycle  is that it helps you stay organized and keep track of your financial transactions. By recording your financial transactions systematically, you can easily retrieve information when needed for auditing purposes, tax filings, or budgeting. Common Stock $10,000.00

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Invoicera

JUNE 10, 2024

There are a lot of individuals who find it challenging to prepare cash flows because- It’s the only statement produced in cash terms, not on an accrual basis. Accounting records must be modified to remove non-cash elements, which may be difficult. Accounts receivable and inventory are examples of assets.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

AUGUST 3, 2020

There's no alignment on any pieces of this - the tax breaks for businesses, stimulus checks, unemployment benefits. There's a form called Form 3115, which you file with your income tax return to change your accounting method from cash to accrual, vice versa. All they do is the bookkeeping,and the tax.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

JUNE 1, 2020

At some other level, I step back and think about tax policy in this country dictates social policy. Accountants and bookkeepers, what's happening right now, we have says in; we influence; we're going to feel the effects of this, even at the level.

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