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Unlocking the Language of Accounting: Understanding Common Terms

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Accounting operates within its own language, a system of terms and conventions that serve as the backbone of financial communication and analysis. Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Cash accounting records transactions only when cash changes hands, providing a real-time view of cash flow.

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Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable

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As a small business owner, setting up your accounting books and maintaining accurate records is essential. To make that happen, you need to be familiar with accounts payable and accounts receivable. What is the difference between […] READ MORE.

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Learn All About Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Aka Bad Debt Reserve)

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Your accounting books should reflect how much money you have at your business. If you use double-entry accounting, you also record the amount of money customers owe you. When it comes to your small business, you don’t want to be in the dark. But, what happens if they don’t pay?

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How to Find Accounting Errors in Your Books: 5 Tips to Follow

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Accounting errors are inevitable, especially if you’re rushing to add information into your small business accounting books. To detect accounting errors sooner rather than later, learn how to find accounting errors.

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Sales Tax Accounting Basics [+ Journal Entry for Sales Tax Examples] 

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But, how do you record these tax collections and payments in your accounting books? Sales tax accounting. You should understand accounting for sales tax to maintain organized and accurate […] READ MORE. When you sell goods to customers, you likely collect and remit sales tax to the government.

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Account Reconciliation for Small Business Owners

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When you run a small business, one error in your accounting books can result in inaccurate financial statements, poor cash flow management, and even an IRS audit. To make sure your records are accurate, familiarize yourself with account reconciliation. What is account reconciliation?

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Wrap up Your Accounting Period With Closing Entries

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When you manage your accounting books by hand, you are responsible for a lot of nitty-gritty details. One of your responsibilities is creating closing entries at the end of each accounting period. What are closing entries?

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