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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #1: Am I Accrual or Cash Basis?

SMBAccountant

If the information entered into QuickBooks doesn’t accurately provide all the data needed to determine the timing, the accrual reports will not be accurate. Additionally, accrual accounting often requires manual journal entries to properly account for depreciation, payroll and vacation accrual, prepaid expenses, and several others.

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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). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved. cash accounting—if you want to be GAAP-compliant.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #1: Am I Accrual or Cash Basis?

SMBAccountant

If the information entered into QuickBooks doesn’t accurately provide all the data needed to determine the timing, the accrual reports will not be accurate. Additionally, accrual accounting often requires manual journal entries to properly account for depreciation, payroll and vacation accrual, prepaid expenses, and several others.

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What is FRF for SME?

KROST

This optional framework eliminates many of the challenges caused by GAAP compliance while still applying the basic principles of accrual accounting, resulting in common-sense financial statements that are more focused on cash flows and liquidity. When should you consider adopting FRF for SMEs? Rebecca Hickle, CPA , Manager.

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Helping Non-finance Professionals Utilize Cash Flow Forecasting

Anders CPA

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