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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 Receivable (AR) Automation: The Solution To The Collection Problem

Accounting Seed

If you’re running a booming business with plenty of credit sales, it’s great news for your company. You’re constantly entering sales figures in accounts receivable (AR), invoicing customers, remembering whether they’ve paid, contacting them if they haven’t, and adjusting AR when they settle up. What are Accounts Receivable?

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Basic Accounting for a Small Business: Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics

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You essentially become a jack of all trades – from sales, through customer care all the way to marketing. But the most important aspect of any business is accounting. So let’s take a look at how to do basic business accounting, understand what your books tell you, and how to manage them efficiently with helpful software.