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Real Accounts: What to Know About These Permanent Accounts

Patriot Software

In accounting, you deal with a variety of accounts to balance and organize your books. One type of account you will likely run into is a real account. But, what are real accounts exactly? And, how does it differ from other accounts in accounting?

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

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These costs must be recorded in separate general ledger accounts to be easily identified and excluded from any billing. Bad Debt – both actual and estimated losses from uncollectible accounts receivable including collection costs and legal costs are not allowed.

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Use a Suspense Account for Questionable Transactions

Patriot Software

Sometimes, you don’t have all the necessary information for accounting. Use a suspense account when you’re not sure where to record general ledger entries. What is a suspense account? A suspense account is an account where you record unclassified […] READ MORE.

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Cloud-Based Accounting: Sage Intacct’s Modern Solution for Businesses

Cherry Bekaert

Accounting , fondly known as the ‘language of business,’ tells the story of how a business is performing. 1) Fast-forward to present day and the fundamental concepts performed by modern bookkeepers and accountants remain, but functionality and performance look vastly different in the age of all things digital.

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Outsourced Accounting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Veronica Vannoy Cherry Bekaert offers outsourced accounting services to businesses that want to reduce costs, improve efficiency and focus on core operations. Our certified accounting professionals produce accurate and timely financial reporting, while ensuring confidentiality and data security.

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Getting Paid 101: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

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If you’re managing a business—and your books—you’ve probably had to learn what is accounts payable vs. accounts receivable. . Accounts payable and accounts receivable are two different sides of the same coin. Without a deep understanding of your accounts payable and receivable, you could face costly setbacks.