Did your business make a donation? Are you thinking about making one? If your business is in the giving spirit and donates to a nonprofit, you need to make a donation expense journal entry. The way you record a donation expense journal entry differs depending on the types of donations you give.
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Error of Omission: Getting to Know This Common Accounting Mistake
Your business lives and dies by your ability to buy and sell products on a competitive margin. But, you may take for granted why bookkeeping is important to the health of your business. Several mistakes—like errors of omission—can get in the way of keeping accurate books
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What Is a Nominal Account? [Definition + Examples]
Accounting deals with many different types of accounts. One account you may stumble across in your accounting journey for your business is a nominal account. But, what are nominal accounts?
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What Is Notes Payable, and How Do You Record Them in Your Books?
At some point or another, you may turn to a lender to borrow funds and need to eventually repay them. And when that happens, notes payable come into play. Learn all about notes payable in accounting and recording notes payable in your business’s books.
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How to Record a Cost of Goods Sold Journal Entry 101
As a business owner, you may know the definition of cost of goods sold (COGS). But do you know how to record a cost of goods sold journal entry in your books? Get the 411 on how to record a COGS journal entry in your books (including a few how-to examples!).
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Clearing Accounts: Understanding How and When to Use Them
If you’re not an accountant, the accounting information you need to know can feel daunting. But, buckle up because there’s another tool you need to understand: clearing accounts. What are clearing accounts? Do you need to use them? What do they do? Clear up your schedule for a few minutes to learn all about clearing […]
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Getting New Equipment? You’ll Need to Make a Purchase of Equipment Journal Entry
You probably depend on equipment to run your business. Computers, cars, and copy machines are just some of the must-have company assets you use. When it’s time to buy new equipment, know how to account for it in your books with a purchase of equipment journal entry.
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How in the World Do You 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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How to Record Inventory Journal Entries
If you sell products at your business, you likely have some form of inventory. Knowing how much inventory you have on hand, as well as how much you need to have in stock, is a crucial part of running your business. To help keep track of inventory, you need to learn how to record inventory […]
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Intro to Double-entry Accounting: Your Pain-free Guide
Recording transactions and keeping financial records are an essential part of owning a business. One way you can keep track of your finances is by using double-entry accounting. Read on to learn what is double-entry accounting and how it can benefit your books.
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