A bookkeeper records a small business’s daily transactions, reconciles accounts, and prepares reports that keep the books accurate and ready for tax time.
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How Do I File a 1099 for My Independent Contractors?
August 19, 2026If you hire an independent contractor and pay them $2,000 or more (new 1099 reporting threshold beginning in tax year 2026, up from $600) during the tax year, you must create, distribute, and file Form-1099-NEC. You might wonder, How do I file a 1099?
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What Is a Fiscal Year for Your Business and Books?
August 19, 2026When it comes to pulling reports, establishing a business budget, and filing taxes, you need to know your company’s fiscal year. So, what does a fiscal year mean, exactly? When does the fiscal year start? And, how long is a fiscal year? Read on to get the answers to these questions and more.
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What Are Intangible Assets?
August 18, 2026If you’re like many small businesses, you account for company assets that you can see and touch. But, what about the items of value that aren’t physical? You may be undervaluing your business by forgetting your intangible assets. What are intangible assets?
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Your Guide to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
August 18, 2026When it comes to accounting, you must follow certain rules for recordkeeping or tax reporting. Otherwise, you may wind up making mistakes and costing your company money (and nobody wants that). Many businesses must follow a set of accounting guidelines called GAAP. But, what is GAAP exactly? And, how do you know if you have […]
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What Is Cash-basis Accounting?
August 17, 2026One of your first choices as a business owner is your accounting method. Before making a decision, take some time to compare the cash-basis vs. accrual basis methods of accounting. Having to switch from cash-basis to accrual-basis after the fact can be difficult. The way you keep your books affects many aspects of your business, […]
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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: The Essential Differences for Small Businesses (and When to Use Each)
June 24, 2026As a small business owner, paying close attention to your finances is vital to the survival and growth of your company. You can handle much of your accounting on your own with some time and resources. But when you look at your books and feel lost, it might be time to call an expert.
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Top 5 Accounting Errors You Might Be Making [+ Tips to Find Them]
February 2, 2026Accounting errors are inevitable, especially if you’re rushing to add information into your small business accounting books. To detect accounting errors sooner rather than later, learn which ones to keep an eye out for and how to find them in the first place.
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What Is a Purchase Order, and When Would You Need to Create One?
March 6, 2025As a seller, you prepare invoices requesting payment from customers who make purchases on credit. And as a buyer, you may also need to create some documents, like a purchase order (PO). What is a purchase order?
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How to Read a Credit Card Statement [+ Example]
March 6, 2025Nearly 80% of small businesses have and use credit cards for business purposes. If you’re part of this majority, you’ll receive a credit card statement each month.
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