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

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When you sell goods to customers, you likely collect and remit sales tax to the government. And when you purchase products, you typically pay sales tax. But, how do you record these tax collections and payments in your accounting books? Sales tax accounting.

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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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Accounting Software for Accountants and Bookkeepers

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Accounting software is the primary operational tool for bookkeepers and accountants. With a large selection of products available on the market, it’s possible to pick the one that best addresses the unique needs of your accounting firm and your clients. . How to Choose the Right Accounting Software for Your Business?

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Steps to Clean Up Accounting Records: A Checklist

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Taking steps to clean up accounting records can be a big undertaking for small business owners. You may diligently record your accounting transactions or have hired someone to take care of accounting for you. When and Why You Need to Clean Up Your Books. There are many reasons to have clean accounting books each month.

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What Are the Types of Revenue Small Business Owners Need to Know?

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When you make a sale or earn money from another activity, you need to record it. Learn how to record the types of revenue in different accounts. That way, you can keep your accounting books updated, organized, and legal. Revenue, or sales, […] READ MORE. What is revenue?

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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.

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What Is Inventory?

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Knowing how much inventory you have is crucial for managing accurate small business accounting books, ordering new stock, and making pricing decisions. Inventory meaning Inventory represents the goods your small business has for sale or in storage. Unless you own a service-based business, you likely have inventory.