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A Comprehensive Guide to Building an Optimal Accounting System

Basis 365

In the complex world of business, a robust accounting system supports the foundation of financial clarity and control. Whether you're a small startup or a seasoned enterprise, building an optimal accounting system requires careful planning, strategic technology integration, and unwavering commitment to financial discipline.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). It is like a complex machine, with many parts that must work together to create an effective system. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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Growing Your Ecommerce Business with an Inventory Manager

Basis 365

On the other hand, an inventory manager directs their attention to the actual product, managing order quantities, re-order dates, purchase prices, vendor relationships, and tracking costs in the accounting system and COGS. One of the main differentiating factors between these two positions is the understanding of backend accounting.

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The Importance of an Accurate Balance Sheet

Basis 365

A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows your business's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific time. It's one of the most important financial documents to help you make informed decisions, plan for the future, and secure financing. If your balance sheet isn’t correct, your income statement is incorrect.

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New Semester at Fairleigh Dickinson

Withum

I believe that Auditing is an essential element to future success in accounting and business. Most people understand that auditors provide an opinion on publicly traded companies’ financial statements, but they do not fully realize the scope and extent of what auditors do.

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Key Accounting Challenges Facing Professional Services Businesses

Basis 365

Service-based businesses, such as marketing agencies or management consultants, face several accounting issues that are unique to their industry. The overall accounting issue revolves around the matching of project-related revenue with the corresponding costs. A system is almost always needed to track your WIP.

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What’s the Difference Between a Controller and a CFO?

Shay CPA

They’re in the weeds with your accounting systems, overseeing everything from balancing your books to maintaining tax compliance. In other words, a good controller’s work is often very granular, getting into the details to ensure accuracy in your company’s financial statements on a daily basis.