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Unlocking the Language of Accounting: Understanding Common Terms

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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Cash accounting records transactions only when cash changes hands, providing a real-time view of cash flow. 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.

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

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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. However, from the standpoint of small business accounting, only the operating activities are usually applied. Set up accounts for recording transactions.