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Checklist for Small Business Startups

SMBAccountant

Establishing a core understanding of key accounting principles not only instills confidence but also ensures compliance with accounting and government regulations. The Checklist Legal Structure and Registration (Get a lawyer) First, you must decide on your legal structure (e.g.,

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Financial vs Tax Accounting

SMBAccountant

One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations.

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Construction Accounting Concepts You Can Benefit From Today

Randal DeHart

But with so many accounting principles and practices, it can be challenging to know where to start. This guide will break down the essential accounting principles that every small business owner should know. Why Are Accounting Principles Important for Construction Businesses? That's where we come in!

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Unlocking the Value: The Essentials of Purchase Price Allocation

Withum

Obtaining a PPA is important for several reasons, particularly the following: Accurate Financial Reporting PPAs ensure that the financial statements of the acquiring company accurately reflect the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired in the business combination.

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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. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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Deferred Revenue and its Impact on your Small Business

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Revenues are a crucial component of business’ profit and loss statement and it is essential that they are accurate so that the business owners may effectively analyze the profitability of their businesses. Third parties include tax authorities, banks, partners and key employees (on which remuneration/bonuses might be based).

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ASC 842 Lease Accounting for Tenants and Landlords

Withum

For example, legal fees incurred to negotiate a lease are going to be incurred whether the lease is ultimately executed or not. With an accounting policy election, lease terms of 12 months or less can be excluded from these lease accounting standards. Under the new standards, these costs will be expensed as incurred.