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Small Business Guide to Government Grant Accounting and Compliance

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Adhering to these rules ensures transparency, accountability, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Understanding these regulations early on is crucial for small businesses to secure and manage government funds effectively. Seeking guidance from experts can further enhance success rates in navigating grant-related challenges.

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Choosing the Right Accounting Software

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The beginning of a new year also means a fresh start for your Income Statement; which is why now is the perfect time to review your accounting software needs. Accounting may be complicated and time-consuming, especially with spreadsheets. That's why most firms use invoicing and accounting software.

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Local Government Finance Departments: Are Your Account Reconciliations REALLY Reconciliations?

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Preparing reconciliations is an essential function of an accounting department in local government finance departments. Reconciliations not only ensure the account balance in the general ledger is complete, but if done properly, they should also tell you if the account balance is correct. In this article, we will.

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Demystifying Government Contract Requirements: A Guide for New Businesses.

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Understanding the basics of government contracts is essential when engaging in contractual agreements with government entities. Attention to detail, alignment with legal requirements, and effective communication are crucial aspects of navigating government contracts, contributing to successful and compliant contractual engagements.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #12 R&D

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These programs are offered by the government to encourage innovation with the potential for commercialization. These programs often result in technology or products that begin with government use and then become commercial items. Typically it is recorded when the expense is incurred in an R&D expense account.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #8 Unallowable Expenses

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There are certain expenses that a business incurs that the federal government does not reimburse. While these costs may be legitimate business expenses, the federal government may disallow a cost which means it cannot be reimbursed using the incurred costs rates calculated to reimburse costs for cost contracts.

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Financial Accounting Foundation Seeks Nominations for the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council

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The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation ( FAF ) is seeking nominations for new members to join the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council ( FASAC ) for an initial one-year term beginning January 1, 2025. The FASAC is the primary advisory body to the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ).