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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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Tax Forms Explained

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As we approach tax season, it is important to understand different types of tax forms, and why we need them. If you’re hiring a new employee, or trying to report your income tax returns, you have come to the right place! Tax forms are essential for all small businesses and must be filled out properly.

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ChatGPT Isn’t Terminator for Accountants…Yet

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TurboTax and QuickBooks are full of rudimentary AI features and already have reduced the need for some bookkeepers and tax preparers. The products can sort accounts, predict the other side of a journal entry, and populate a tax form with high accuracy. It confuses like terms, particularly technical accounting terms.

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What is Capital Cost Allowance and How Does it Impact Your Business

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

The accounting term for the same concept is depreciation (or amortization). The difference between accounting and tax is that while there are many depreciation methods that can be used for accounting purposes, the calculation for CCA in Canada is generally based on what is referred to as the “declining balance method” (see below).

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What Are Operating Costs?

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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. appeared first on Mazuma Business Accounting. Their skills are varied and they have a wide variety of talents. The post What Are Operating Costs?

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Free Small Business Expense Tracking Spreadsheet

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If you have a business with many employees, sales, and tax considerations, an app is ideal. As you may know, you’re required to file taxes each year. Come tax time, no one wants to sift through old receipts to account for each expense. . Moreover, up-to-date records ensure that you file tax returns accurately.

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What Are Costs of Goods Sold?

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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. Their skills are varied and they have a wide variety of talents. With that end in mind, we’re sharing that expert knowledge with you.