Tag: Virtual Bookkeeping
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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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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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Free 30-minute bookkeeping review! Quickbooks Online or other software
BOOKKEEPING REVIEW We offer a free 30-minute review of your books via Zoom. Silicon Harbor Business Services is based in Mount Pleasant, SC. We provide solid, practical advice to small business owners and select individuals. We work with Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop and Quickbooks Enterprise. For a complete list of our services, please click here. Reach out to our team of Business Consultants […]
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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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Payroll Taxes- Information to know
Payroll Taxes- Information to know Payroll taxes are mandatory deductions from employees’ wages to fund social insurance programs. Here’s a comprehensive overview of payroll taxes, including schedules and key information: Types of Payroll Taxes Federal Income Tax Withholding: Based on the employee’s W-4 form and the IRS tax tables. Schedule: Withheld each pay period and […]
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IMPORTANCE OF BOOKKEEPING
IMPORTANCE OF BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeping is the systematic recording and organizing of financial transactions in a business. It’s a crucial part of the accounting process and involves various tasks and principles to ensure accuracy and compliance. Here are some key points about bookkeeping: Basic Principles Double-Entry System: Every financial transaction affects at least two accounts and […]