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Financial accounting basics

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Accountants’ Guidebook Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook What are the Basics of Financial Accounting? This article gives an overview of financial accounting basics for the non-accountant. Its orientation is toward recording financial information about a business.

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How apps can make it simple to take climate action in your business

Xero

Available in Australia, Evalue8 Sustainability links to your financial accounts in Xero to measure carbon emissions, identify areas for further improvement and saving, and track your progress toward greater sustainability. CarbonInvoice.

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Bill Payment Fraud: How to Protect Your Business from Scams and Unauthorised Transactions

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Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, using phishing emails, fake invoices, and unauthorised transactions to exploit vulnerabilities in payment processes. If not addressed, fraudulent activities can lead to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. Common Types of Bill Payment Fraud 1.

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How to Get Your Invoices Paid Sooner: Three Popular Routes

Outsourced Bookeeping

Therefore, relevant strategies must be implemented that ensure invoices are paid on time. Payment incentives are a fantastic way to motivate your customers to prioritize your invoices over others. An example of payment incentives would be a 10% discount if the payment is made within 25 days of the invoice issue date.

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Five tech trends for small businesses in 2024

Xero

The integration of carbon accounting software into existing accounting platforms will see carbon accounting become an extension of financial accounting and reporting practices for small businesses.

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Improving the AP End of Month Close Process

MineralTree

Its primary purpose is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records so that financial statements can be prepared for internal and external reporting purposes. As part of the process, the AP team takes steps to ensure the past month’s financial records are accurate.

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Year-End Accounting Checklist

Less Accounting

It will also give you a great picture of your business’s overall financial health. Reconcile Accounts You won’t get far if your books aren’t up to date. Take the time to reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and any other financial accounts. The same goes for your own bill payments.