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Accounting and bookkeeping basics you need to run and grow your business.

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Nonprofit accounting beginner’s guide and key financial statements

June 26, 2024

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Balance sheet vs. profit and loss statement: What’s the difference?

July 13, 2022

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Break-even analysis: Calculating the break-even point to gain financial insights

November 8, 2024

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What is accrual accounting? A beginners guide

October 28, 2024

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Operating costs: Formula, how to calculate [with examples included]

October 25, 2024

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What is a journal entry in accounting? A how-to guide with examples

October 10, 2024

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Unearned income vs. earned income: Key differences + tax nuances

October 7, 2024

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What are stale-dated checks? And what do to with one

August 16, 2024

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What is owner's equity and how to calculate it?

August 16, 2024

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Assets vs. liabilities: differences and examples

July 20, 2024

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What is working capital: definition, formula, & management tips

July 16, 2024

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Nonprofit accounting beginner’s guide and key financial statements

June 26, 2024

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Learn accounting fast: 10 online accounting courses (quickest to longest)

June 20, 2024

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Trial balance: Definition, purpose, and example

April 15, 2024

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Ledger balance: What it is, how it works, and beginner tips

April 6, 2024

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Cost-plus pricing: What is it and when to use it

March 28, 2024

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Bookkeeping basics: A guide for small businesses

January 5, 2024

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¿Qué son los activos y pasivos fiscales diferidos?

December 15, 2023

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How to do a bank reconciliation

December 13, 2023

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Small business accountants: What they do + why they’re important

November 13, 2023

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Paperless accounting: What it is and tips on making the switch

October 30, 2023

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Unlevered vs. levered free cash flow

August 22, 2023

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Profit formula: How to calculate profit easily

August 17, 2023

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Excel vs. accounting software: Key differences between the two

July 26, 2023

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Hiring an accountant for small business: An ultimate guide

July 15, 2023

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12 different types of accounting and how they work

July 5, 2023

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Restaurant accounting: A simplified recipe

June 27, 2023

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How much does an accountant cost?

June 23, 2023

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Accounting software selection: 7 factors to consider

June 23, 2023

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12 accounting practices your business should be doing to succeed

June 16, 2023

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Why is accounting important for small businesses?

June 12, 2023

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Health care accounting: A beginners guide

June 7, 2023

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Accounting 101

Financial statements: What business owners should know

Bookkeeping

Financial statements: What business owners should know

January 19, 2024

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How to set up a chart of accounts

November 8, 2021

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How to do a bank reconciliation

December 13, 2023

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What is the time value of money and why is it important? A guide for small business owners

March 10, 2021

A business owner researches the best accounting practices.

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12 accounting practices your business should be doing to succeed

June 16, 2023

An illustration of a business owner making an accounting software selection.

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Accounting software selection: 7 factors to consider

June 23, 2023

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Introduction to construction accounting (for busy contractors)

February 27, 2023

A business owner learns the basics of what is accounting at his computer.

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What is accounting: Types, examples, and FAQs

April 13, 2023

Accounting guides

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Bookkeeping

What is double-entry bookkeeping in accounting? Principles and examples for small businesses

October 29, 2024

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Bookkeeping

Income statement: Definition, preparation, and examples

January 19, 2024

Accounting terms

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What is accrual accounting? A beginners guide

October 28, 2024

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Bookkeeping processes

What is depreciation? Definition and how to calculate

February 26, 2022

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What is working capital: definition, formula, & management tips

July 16, 2024

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accounting

Operating costs: Formula, how to calculate [with examples included]

October 25, 2024

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What is owner's equity and how to calculate it?

August 16, 2024

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Assets vs. liabilities: differences and examples

July 20, 2024

Accounting formulas

Bookkeeping

8 accounting equations every business owner should know

December 9, 2020

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How to Calculate Your Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio

September 25, 2020

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Fixed Costs: What Are They and How to Calculate Them?

July 20, 2020

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accounting

Break-even analysis: Calculating the break-even point to gain financial insights

November 8, 2024

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accounting

What is the quick ratio and how to calculate it?

April 8, 2023

Finance

How to run a profit margin analysis for your small business

June 17, 2019

Bookkeeping

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Bookkeeping basics: A guide for small businesses

January 5, 2024

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What does a bookkeeper do?

January 4, 2024

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Bookkeeping

What is bookkeeping? Definition, types, and best practices

May 5, 2022

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