On December 15, 2018, all small businesses were instructed to implement Accounting Standard Codification to file their 2019 income taxes. This change requires some preparation because it completely revamps the current revenue reporting guidelines. The new standards are used for accounting revenue from customer contracts across all industries. However, it does not apply to financial […]
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Important: IRS Finalizes Changes to Payroll Tax Return Form 941
On June 20, 2020, the IRS finalized tax Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, to collect information about the new COVID-19 tax incentives, expanding the form from two to three pages, and adding 58 new data fields (previously 18 total lines). See Appendix I: Summary of COVID-19 Employer Tax Incentives for more information. While the […]
These Are the Accounting & Bookkeeping Facebook Groups You Should Know
You want to learn more about taking your practice online. You’re looking for tips on using cloud-based tools and decoding the ever-growing ecosystem of fintech applications. Or, maybe you just want to connect with your fellow humans — your accounting and bookkeeping peers. Even if you’re not a social butterfly or networking master, believe it […]
10 Simple Accounting Solutions for Small Businesses
Every small business needs to be on top of its numbers. By learning bookkeeping and accounting basics, you can ensure you have the necessary skills to handle your accounts. You can also make use of accounting software solutions to make your financial operations run much more smoothly. Another way of finding solutions to accounting issues […]
4 Accounting Tips for New Gig Economy Businesses
There are many terms for providing a service as a small business—gigs, contracting, freelancing, and the trade industry just to name a few. Many people just starting their businesses are enthusiastic to develop their product, but unaware of some simple accounting practices for small businesses. These tips can save both time and money when it comes […]
Becoming Your Own Boss: How to Start Your Own Accounting Firm
There are many ways to advance your career. You can work your way up the corporate ladder, or, you can decide to be your own boss. Have you ever thought about starting your own accounting firm? If so, then this is the article for you. Read on to look at what it takes to start […]
5 Ways to Incorporate QuickBooks into Your Accounting Processes
With over 42 million users and counting, QuickBooks is one of the top accounting software platforms in the world. Though there are many reasons why this software product is so popular today, one of the most common is it’s easy to use and understand interface. QuickBooks can also be described as an automated comprehensive bookkeeping […]
7 Year-End Accounting Tips for Small Businesses
The holiday season is full of obligations. In the midst of the present buying, Christmas caroling, and tree trimming, make sure you don’t forget about your year-end accounting. Closing the books at the year’s end is an integral part of running a business. Year-end accounting is your way of making sure your business finances are […]
9 Accounting Best Practices for Truckers
Learning to keep track of your books is important for any business owner. Sound financial information makes it possible for them to accurately maintain their books, file their taxes, and make business decisions. There is a lot of work that goes into maintaining your books and keeping track of your accounts. If you don’t organize […]
A Guide to Small Business Accounting Reports
We live in the age of “big data,” when businesses are expected to do all sorts of number crunching calisthenics to analyze performance, predict results, and improve on success. The volume of data that financial reporting generates daily can overwhelm many small business owners and send them screaming for the nearest paper shredder. But amid […]
