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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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Cutting Through The Accounting Jargon For Independent Contractors

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As one-person operations, they often lack the resources and know-how to manage professional finances in a compliant and efficient way, yet they have more complex tax, payments and cash flow management needs than the average individual. Accounts payable is the money you owe your suppliers. That means cutting out the jargon.

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What Is Deferred Revenue? Journal Entry and Examples

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Deferred revenue applies to companies that use accrual basis accounting. This method accounts for revenue when a company performs the services. . In accounting terms, deferred revenue is classified as a liability because it represents a future obligation. Then, it would increase the accrued expense account.

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FAQs Business Owners Need to Know About The 3 Essential Financial Reports

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If a business owner doesn’t understand an accounting term , we don’t use another accounting term to explain it. We specialize in accountants who speak business to business owners and CEOs. Sometimes there’s just no avoiding accounting speak. How are accounts payable handled on a cash flow statement?

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What Are Liabilities?

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We often get asked to explain the ins and outs of financial reports and have found that providing our favorite clients with a working knowledge of accounting terms is helpful. Sorting liabilities can be done by categorizing them in 2 ways – short and long term liabilities. deferred taxes. accounts payable.

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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

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Second, it will modify the timing of your tax liability for earnings and when you can declare expenses. In that case, that payment is now a December expense as far as your accounts are concerned. What Does Accrual Mean in Accounting Terms? Your choice between accrual vs cash will affect your business in several ways.

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ARE ALL ACCOUNTING SERVICES THE SAME?

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Although very highly trained, they tend to bill by the hour, discouraging you from speaking to them to avoid surprise invoices and tend to only handle the books for their customers to keep their tax professionals busy. Come tax season, you'll find it hard to get in contact with them regarding your books. WHO CAN ADVISE YOUR BUSINESS?