Sometimes, you don’t have all the necessary information for accounting. Missing or incorrect details can derail your bookkeeping efforts, but you need to record every transaction. Use a suspense account when you’re not sure where to record general ledger entries.
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How to Post Journal Entries to the General Ledger
As a business owner, you juggle a number of tasks, including accounting. You’re responsible for creating journal entries after every transaction. But that’s not all. You also need to know how to post journal entries to the general ledger. Learn how here.
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Trade Name vs. Business Name: Do You Know the Difference?
One of the first things you do as a business owner is choose a business name. Your business can operate under your legal business name. Or, you can operate your company under a trade name. So, what’s the difference? Read on to learn more about business names vs. trade names and how they contrast.
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Debits and Credits 101: Definitions & Example
In accounting, there’s one thing you can’t ignore: how debits and credits work. To keep accurate books, learn and understand the difference between credit vs. debit.
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How to Create a Prepaid Expenses Journal Entry
Do you ever pay for business goods and services before you use them? If so, these types of prepaid expenses require special attention in your books. You need to create a prepaid expenses journal entry.
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Margin vs. Markup: Chart, Infographic, & More
Business owners often confuse margin and markup. After all, they both deal with sales, help you set prices, and measure productivity. But, there’s a key difference between margin vs. markup, and knowing this difference is how you can set prices that lead to profits.
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Health Insurance Tax Credits for Small Business Owners
Do you have a small business as defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Do you offer health insurance to your employees? If so, you might be eligible for health insurance tax credits for the coverage you provide your employees. And, you may qualify for write-offs if you’re self-employed. Keep reading to find out if […]
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Ready to Dive Right Into Tip Pooling? Read This Before You Take the Plunge
In many types of service industries, employees can receive tips in addition to their regular wages. If your employees earn tips, you may consider giving tip pooling a try. Keep reading to learn all about tip pooling, including how it works and tip pooling laws you need to follow.
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Use Our Ultimate Checklist to Hire Your First Employee
Hiring your first employee is exhilarating. Instead of remaining buried by your business responsibilities, you can bring employees on board to alleviate some of your stress. But for many, the endless information about becoming an employer can be overwhelming.
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Pass-through Taxation
Understanding your business tax obligations is not always easy. There are different ways a business can be taxed. One method of taxation is a pass-through tax. If you own a small business, you need to know about pass-through taxation.
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