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Unlocking the Language of Accounting: Understanding Common Terms

SMBAccountant

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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What Is Payroll Tax? A Breakdown for Business Owners

inDinero Tax Tips

What is payroll tax? Since businesses are responsible for calculating, withholding, and remitting the tax to the government, navigating this process can be an administrative challenge. In this article, we’ll explain the basics of the tax and how to do payroll yourself. Table of Contents What Are the Types of Payroll Taxes?

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ChatGPT Isn’t Terminator for Accountants…Yet

Going Concern

Was ChatGPT sent to us from the future to rescue the industry from the pipeline crisis by filling open accounting jobs with cyborgs and sentient machines? Accounting is ridiculously rules-based: assets = liabilities plus equities; debits = credits; cash in > cash out, etc. ChatGPT is Usain Bolt. Knowledge will still be power.

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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

inDinero Accounting

However, deciding between cash vs. accrual accounting methods is a critical one that will have far-reaching implications. Second, it will modify the timing of your tax liability for earnings and when you can declare expenses. For instance, why is it essential to select between cash and accrual accounting methods?

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How to Account for Bad Debts and Record it in Quickbooks Online and Desktop

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

A bad debt, in accounting terms, refers to an amount charged to a customer that is never paid. In accounting parlance this is referred to as an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (somewhat self explanatory) or AFDA. In accounting parlance there would be a credit to sales and a debit to accounts receivable.

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ARE ALL ACCOUNTING SERVICES THE SAME?

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ARE ALL ACCOUNTING SERVICES THE SAME? COMPARING DIFFERENT ACCOUNTING PARTNERS CAN BE LIKE COMPARING APPLES AND ORANGES. ACCOUNTING SERVICES (OR OFFERINGS) ARE NOT ALL THE SAME. BREAKING DOWN THE DIFFERENT ACCOUNTING PARTNERS YOU MAY BE CONSIDERING AND WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU. DON’T OVER- OR UNDER-HIRE.

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Tax Forms Explained

MazumaBusinessAccounting

As we approach tax season, it is important to understand different types of tax forms, and why we need them. If you’re hiring a new employee, or trying to report your income tax returns, you have come to the right place! Tax forms are essential for all small businesses and must be filled out properly.

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