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Think Like a Banker and Set up Your Transportation & Logistics Company for Success

Anders CPA

In a capital-intensive industry like transportation and logistics, a strong relationship with your financial institution can improve your bottom line by generating thousands of dollars of profit or enabling you to negotiate a better interest rate or a higher line of credit. The cleaner the financials, the better the interest rate.

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Where’s Your GAAP: Transportation and Logistics Companies Need Clean Financials to Grow and Sell

Anders CPA

A net income sheet that has more ups and downs than an amusement park usually means one thing: The company’s bookkeeper is not using GAAP – generally accepted accounting principles. What does that look like for a transportation company? Are your rates high enough? Are you spending the right amount on fleet maintenance?

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Understanding the FAQs Related to Overhead Rate Audits for Growing A&E Firms

Cherry Bekaert

However, firms that are growing or are seeking growth by winning government contracts and working with State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in particular may benefit from having an overhead rate audit performed. Typically, startup and small A&E firms do not have the relevant contract cost history to develop an overhead cost rate.

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Optimizing E-Commerce Accounting and The Crucial Role of Inventory Management

Basis 365

Effective inventory management allows companies to track inventory costs, including purchase, transportation, and warehousing expenses, ultimately contributing to calculating the accurate COGS. Demand Planning and Stock Control: Inventory management facilitates demand planning and stock control, which are critical for eCommerce accounting.

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Different Types of Accounting Methods (And How to Choose the Right One for Your Business)

Analytix Finance & Accounting

GAAP compliance If you’re planning an exit, seeking significant investment, or potentially going public someday, accrual accounting aligns with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Starting with accrual accounting means you won’t need a costly financial restatement down the road.

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What is COGS in Accounting and How to Calculate It?

Snyder

” COGS is also an accounting term under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that requires businesses to apply certain inventory costing principles. The costs of transportation, accounting services, advertising and selling of the shoes aren’t part of COGS. GAAP for COGS.

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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L): A Beginner’s Guide

Snyder

When you prepare these financial reports, you must comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For example, if you’re running a SaaS company, your expected costs typically include salaries, web hosting fees, software subscriptions, hardware repairs, equipment purchases, transport and advertising fees.