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Unlocking the Language of Accounting: Understanding Common Terms

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In contrast, accrual accounting records transactions when they occur, offering a more accurate depiction of the company’s financial position over time by matching revenues with expenses. Book Accounting and Tax Accounting Small businesses may notice differences between book accounting and tax accounting.

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

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

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Tangible vs. Intangible Assets

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Understand the difference between tangible vs. intangible assets to keep your accounting books and financial statements accurate. All businesses have assets. Assets can be broken down into two categories: tangible and intangible. Tangible vs. intangible assets Both tangible and intangible assets add value to your business.

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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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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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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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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. Unless you own a service-based business, you likely have inventory. So, what is inventory? Your small business’s inventory […] READ MORE.