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Are you Interested in Accounting?

What ties all businesses together, no matter what they deal with? Accounting, of course it’s literally the backbone of every business. Solid, professional accounting gives a business a clear image of where it is at this moment, and lets the financial managers make informed choices on the future of the business. Accounting is also a profession that dates back literally thousands of years. Evidence of accounting procedures even date back as far as the days of the Pharaohs and Ancient Egypt.  Read more...

Simple Accounting and QuickBooks

As a small business, you’re going to experiment with a lot of different software for accounting, money management, business development, and more.

The two more popular programs, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, have numerous different features. They’re both very similar, but we’re not looking at their similarities, but the differences that make these programs different from one another. That’s the best way that you can figure out what’s right for your company.  Read more...

What Does Reconcile Mean in Accounting?

I am sure we are all aware of the standard definition of reconcile but what does it mean when we are talking about money, and more specifically, about money in the accounting field?  Read more...

What’s Involved with Nonprofit Bookkeeping?

A common question to those new to the world of nonprofit organizations is how much accounting and bookkeeping is really necessary for charities. What is my answer? It’s more vital than if you were starting your own business. It’s absolutely critical for executives and directors to have at least a basic understanding and skill in financial management, because expecting others to manage it for you isn’t a good option it’s asking for trouble.  Read more...

Bookkeeping Doesn’t Have to be Scary

Don’t be daunted, or afraid. Bookkeeping isn’t scary it’s just keeping track of all of your expenses, as well as your profits, as well as making sure everything is in the right place, and that it’s all organized.  Read more...

Top Three Bookkeeping Tips

There are so many different tips on the basics of book keeping for new business owners, it’s hard to figure out what’s good, what’s bad, and what’s not worth your time looking. Let me help: these are our top three basic bookkeeping tips, and they’re all important for different reasons.  Read more...

What is the Federal Income Tax?

Ever notice that annoying little deduction out of your paycheck? There should be more then one, but I’m talking about the federal income tax specifically. Taken out of every employee wage, including bonuses and commissions (Even tips for waitresses!), it’s a way of life for the working US citizen.  Read more...