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Modified Cash-basis Accounting: How Does it Differ From Other Accounting Methods?

As a small business owner, you need to track your income and expenses. And to organize your business finances, you must select an accounting method. One method you can choose is modified cash-basis accounting. Learn the ins and outs of the modified method, how it differs from other accounting methods, and its advantages.

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The Matching Principle in Accounting: How a Debit and Credit Fall in Love

If you’ve ever sent an invoice to someone who planned to pay later, you’re probably using accrual accounting. It can be hard to keep track of finances when you’ve accrued payables and liabilities. But, using the matching principle can help you stay organized. The matching principle in accounting states that you must report expenses in […]

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Setting up an Accounting System: Crunching the Numbers

Software is a popular type of accounting system you can use to streamline your bookkeeping process. Depending on the software you choose, you can save your time and money and focus on what matters—running your business. But first, you need to know about accounting software setup. Lucky for you, our guide makes setting up accounting […]

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What Is Bookkeeping? The Truth Is in the Numbers

Whenever you make a sale or purchase, the amount of money your business has will change. Keeping track of your business’s financial transactions is key to your business’s future. Luckily, those sales and purchases create documents such as invoices and receipts. Bookkeeping tracks your finances through the documentation that your business creates on a day-to-day […]

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