by Kim Harris | Aug 8, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
You might have heard the terms “cash basis accounting” or “accrual accounting.” Your net income number can change depending on which method your books are set up for. Here’s a simple explanation of the difference, with a little help from one of the most famous...
by Kim Harris | Jul 25, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Business Tips, Cloud Accounting
If you are the type of person who loves mobile apps, texting, and getting your email on your phone, then you’re in for a treat: accounting has finally come around to your smartphone. Here are a couple of great developments you can try so you can stay on top of your...
by Kim Harris | Jul 11, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Profitability Tips
When you hear the word “budget,” what do you think about? Most people would say something similar to “Ugghh!” If you would rather do just about anything besides create a budget, you’re not alone. The word “budget” brings up connotations of endless numbers,...
by Kim Harris | Mar 7, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
As entrepreneurs, we work hard for our money, and the last thing we need is to have it disappear due to fraud, hackers, or identity theft. Some people have called 2013 the year of the hacker, which is worrisome. But you’re far more likely to experience risks with...
by Kim Harris | Dec 13, 2012 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
When you think of an accountant’s duties, you might think about traditional tasks, such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. Here are five additional tasks that accountants can help with that you might not think of. 1. Evaluating...
by Kim Harris | Nov 29, 2012 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Payroll Tips
Year-end is coming up for many businesses, and it’d be nice to know what your final revenue and profit numbers will be for the year. Before we can calculate these key numbers, there are year-end adjustments that may need to be made to your books that will change the...