Tag: Mount Pleasant
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Year-End Accounting Tips
Year-end accounting is a critical time for businesses to ensure that their financial records are accurate and compliant. It’s a time to wrap up the current year’s financial activities while also preparing for the upcoming year. Here are some essential year-end accounting tips for businesses to consider: 1. Reconcile Your Accounts Bank and Credit Card […]
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Tips on effective debt management for a business owner
Effective debt management is crucial for business owners to maintain financial stability, sustain growth, and avoid cash flow issues. Here are some key tips for managing business debt: 1. Understand Your Debt Categorize Your Debts: Separate short-term debts (e.g., working capital loans) from long-term debts (e.g., equipment loans, mortgages). This helps you understand repayment timelines […]
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Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) Reporting
Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) Reporting refers to the requirement for certain entities (such as companies, trusts, or other legal structures) to disclose information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them, known as beneficial owners. In many jurisdictions, regulations require businesses to report the identities of their beneficial owners to prevent money laundering, terrorism […]
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Preventing Expense Fraud
Preventing expense fraud is critical for protecting your business’s financial health and ensuring that employees or contractors don’t take advantage of loopholes in the system. Expense fraud can take various forms, such as inflating expenses, submitting fake receipts, or making personal expenses appear as business-related. Here are 5 key steps you can take to prevent […]
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The difference between the most well known accounting procedures.
The difference between the most well known accounting procedures. When it comes to accounting procedures, several frameworks and methods are commonly used in business and finance. Here are some of the most well-known accounting procedures, along with their differences: 1. Cash Basis Accounting Definition: Revenues and expenses are recorded when cash is actually received or […]
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TAX EXTENSIONS DEADLINE
TAX EXTENSIONS for 2023 are due October 15, 2024 – Deadline to file your extended 2023 tax return to avoid possible penalties. Silicon Harbor can help with preparing your financials for tax preparation and continue to assist with monthly bookkeeping maitenance. Silicon Harbor Business Services is based in Mount Pleasant, SC. We provide solid, practical advice […]
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How are prepaid expenses adjusted on the general ledger?
How are prepaid expenses adjusted on the general ledger? Prepaid expenses are items that a company has paid for in advance but has not yet consumed or used up. These expenses are initially recorded as assets on the balance sheet because the company has a future benefit from them. To adjust prepaid expenses on the […]
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Asset Management
When recording a new vehicle on the balance sheet, you’ll need to consider several aspects to ensure accurate accounting. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Determine the Vehicle’s Cost Purchase Price: The actual amount paid for the vehicle. Taxes: Any sales tax paid on the purchase. Registration Fees: Initial registration and licensing fees. Delivery and Handling […]
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End-of-Month Bookkeeping Checklist
End-of-Month Bookkeeping Checklist End-of-month bookkeeping refers to the process of reviewing, reconciling, and finalizing a business’s financial records at the end of each month. This routine practice ensures that all financial transactions for the month are accurately recorded, accounts are balanced, and financial reports are prepared. Completing these tasks regularly helps maintain accurate records, provides […]
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How to hire a good bookkeeper
How to hire a good bookkeeper Hiring a bookkeeper can be a great way to take the burden of managing your finances off your shoulders, but it’s important to choose the right bookkeeper for your business. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to hire a good bookkeeper. 1. Determine whether you need a bookkeeper […]