Tag: Business Accounting
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A Guide To Sending Out 1099s
Sending out 1099 forms is an important tax-related task for businesses in the United States. These forms are used to report payments made to non-employee service providers, independent contractors, and other individuals or entities. Here’s a business guide to sending out 1099s: Determine Who Needs a 1099: Identify all individuals or entities to whom your […]
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How to record loan payments
Recording loan payments accurately is essential for maintaining your financial records and ensuring that you meet your financial obligations. To record loan payments, follow these steps: Gather Information: Collect all relevant information about the loan, including the loan agreement, the lender’s name, the loan amount, the interest rate, the term, and the payment schedule. Identify […]
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Common Errors in Tax Preparation
Mistakes can happen when you’re preparing your taxes, even with all the technological automation on hand. A good way to avoid the oversight is to keep a list of common errors that can happen when making your report. •Assuming the wrong due date•Confusion over the most advantageous filing status•Not claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit•Failing […]
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Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Accountant
Do you ever think your business needs an accountant? There is a high percentage of small business owners shutting down after just a year of operation and most of the time it is due to making wrong financial decisions. Most small business owners don’t hire an accountant so they take on all the financial responsibility […]
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How to Increase Profits for Small Business
Running a small business is an adventure, and every journey comes with its own set of problems. According to a 2019 “Small Business Credit Survey” conducted by 12 Federal Reserve banks, while a slim majority of small businesses reported revenue gains in 2018, a whopping 73 percent reported an increase in operating costs as well, […]
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7 Smart Ways to Save Money as a Small Business
It can be difficult for small businesses to save money from the start. They don’t always have a lot of resources at their disposal when trying to get their startup off the ground. In their first year, small business owners reported spending more than twice as much as they had anticipated. Small costs and expenses may not […]
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The Basics of Small Business Accounting
On its most basic level, accounting is how a business keeps track of how much money is coming in and going out. Small business accounting involves the process of tracking, recording, and analyzing the financial transactions of your business. It translates numbers into a comprehensible statement about the profitability of your business. If you’re a startup company […]
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Small Business: Common Accounting Terms
Most business owners don’t necessarily have to have an accounting degree in order to run a business but knowing some common accounting terms will help with communication within your team and third-party individuals who you will most likely encounter during your business’s lifespan. Familiarize yourself with these common accounting terms as these will now be […]
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Starting a business in 17 steps
Taking on that daring leap from an idea to starting a business takes courage and determination. It’s a big risk and can certainly be overwhelming but the fruit of your labor will be the sweetest when you have a taste. Every business owner knows that in order to make it out there, they would need […]
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Fundamental Accounting Principles
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), are common standards and procedures issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). It encompass the details, complexities, and legalities of business and corporate accounting. Although there are plenty of guidelines that make up GAAP, these 10 basic principles are the most commonly practiced by any business accountant. Basic Accounting Principles 1. […]