There are many people that use accounting software to keep a business or household running smoothly and on a budget. Without accounting software some people would not have good control over finances. There are several different types of online accounting software to be had. ...read more
Payroll accountants are responsible for tracking the expenditure of money and assets through a company. Their job is to help companies track their income and maintain a timely payment record for expenses and bills. If you are interested in becoming a payroll accountant, you will have to begin your career by studying carefully. ...read more
Computer files can sometimes be deleted by accident, get lost or damaged. This could be a potential nightmare, especially if these are small business accounting files. You have peace of mind by knowing how to use the "Backup and Restore" function in Microsoft Small Business Accounting. With a few keystrokes you can restore backed up versions of those files. ...read more
The communications of bookkeepers affect accounting in a major way. Bookkeepers are responsible for collecting accounts receivable and paying out a company's payments on accounts payable. The communication between those who owe money and those who money is owed to is extremely important to the entire accounting process. ...read more
Accountants are an indispensable asset of the tax season for many Americans every year. For individuals with sizable earnings from interest income, small business or capital gains, having an accountant is recommended. Before visiting an accountant, take some basic steps. ...read more
Certified bookkeepers are the best of the best in the profession. The requirements for certification depend upon where you are employed. Certified bookkeepers must have experience in bookkeeping, achieve a passing grade on a certification exam, sign a code of conduct and attend yearly continuing education classes. ...read more
You can increase exposure and attract new clients to your home-based bookkeeping service with an effective marketing plan. Running a business from home requires unique marketing strategies to build clientele and maintain current clients. With the new technology and networking opportunities currently available, marketing a business does not require a large monetary investment. Your marketing plan should include both short-term and long-term goals. ...read more
The bookkeeper typically has authority and control of the corporate checking accounts and other business accounts such as petty cash. Many business owners implicitly trust their bookkeeper and very seldom ask many questions of their bookkeeper. If no one audits the bookkeepers work it is sometimes very easy for them to commit fraud and steal money from the business. ...read more
Mixing personal with business accounting is a common practice amount those with small or home-based businesses. They may use one account and one ledger to document expenses for groceries, mortgage, business expenses and other personal activities. There is one type of structure that is ideal for mixing business with personal accounting. ...read more
Microsoft Small Business Accounting was discontinued in 2009. After it was discontinued, the makers of Quickbooks made a conversion tool that is free to use. This tool helps people who used Small Business Accounting convert their files to the Quickbooks program. ...read more
Setting up accounting for a small business is no small task. There are many prices of information to pull together in order to properly set up a small business accounting system. It is important to set this up the first time, because reconciling accounting that is not set up correctly can be very discouraging. ...read more
Understanding financial accounting can seem like a hopeless task for some. People are often scared away because of the math and terminology involved in the field. It is not as difficult of a subject to understand as it is often perceived. ...read more
The accounting profession details every consideration of good accounting practice online through several accounting societies. Search online for any of these accounting associations, such as The American Accounting Association for accounting information. The websites will include several pages of detailed accounting information. ...read more
Online bookkeeping services offer affordable solutions for small business owners. Online bookkeeping services offer accounts payable, receivable, payroll and basic bookkeeping support to clients on a predetermined basis. These services can save considerable time and money for small business owners who find themselves in need of quality bookkeeping services. ...read more
Small business accounting is an essential skill for any small business owner. Knowing how to keep accurate financial records for your business will help you to make decisions that will benefit the financial security of your business, as well as determine the amount that you must charge for goods or services in order to generate a profit. ...read more
By Ēco One Energy October 31, 2010
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By ecowino at Citysearch January 30, 2009
unethical, overpriced accountant. the accountant is hard to reach, never around the office and charge too much for the work. ...read more
Signature 6 is a web design and online marketing firm. We believe in quality work, so we back our projects with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. – If you don’t like what we create, you don’t pay. We also believe that it’s better to know a lot about one thing than a little about everything, so when we built our team, we hired experts. We have marketing experts who have consulted for and worked with Fortune 500 companies like HP, Best Buy, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba, and Fujitsu. We’ve worked with startup-ups, growth companies, and some of us have even owned our own businesses. We have graphic design experts, who only work on creative projects; we have developers; we have SEO specialists; and we have PPC specialists. When you hire Signature6, you are hiring a team of specialists. We wouldn’t want a generalist working on our projects, and we assume you don’t either. Many marketing firms contract their work to Signature6 because the quality of our work makes them look good to their clients, but we know that’s not the only reason. – We also offer prices that they can mark up, we have fast turn around times, and we’re easy to communicate with. If you’ve found us direct, you’re in luck because we’ll offer you the same prices, quality, and service. Here’s how we work. Call us or send us an e-mail telling us about your project. We can usually give you an estimate in one conversation. If you like the price, which you will, we’ll start right away. First, you’ll receive a timeline and the personal cell phone of the project manager so you can reach us any time. Second, we’ll send you some samples and you tell us what you like. We’ll fill in the details, gathering your feedback as we go. You don’t pay until we’re finished, and if you don’t like what we created (which has never happened) we’ll fix it or you just don’t pay. ...read more
By Signature Analytics November 01, 2007
1) Task or strategy:When outsourcing your finances, think about what you want them to do. Are they only taking mundane tasks from your business or do you want them to add strategic value. Some financial experts can offer business advice, like buy verse lease, or they can help integrate your business and personal financial plan. Decide ahead of time what value you want to receive from your financial services. 2) Technology:There are a lot of software options in the financial industry and most experts will have 1-2 favorite programs. Ask which programs they are comfortable with and if you have not used those programs before, make sure to analyze the software as much as the company. 3) How often:Many small businesses hire a bookkeeper to come to update their books 1-2x a month. This can be a great way to start and then add time as the business necessitates. 4) Office visits or remote:Many bookkeepers still drive to their client’s offices. While this may sound the most comfortable remember that you are paying for their travel time and expenses, whether directly or indirectly. You’ll also be paying for additional rent & utilities, and even desk and computers, for someone who will only be part time in your office. Why? With current technologies, all necessary information can be passed back and forth without driving to a client’s office. Before hiring a new accountant, talk through your current processes, and make sure you are comfortable with the exchange of data. 5) Personality:As with any consultant, you want to make sure you can communicate well with your financial services company. Whether it is an individual or a large corporation, use the selection process to evaluate how well they follow up, whether they ask enough questions before offering advice, and whether you are going to enjoy working with them. 6) Payroll services in house or outsource:It depends on the nature of your business, your in house software, and whether you have a bookkeeper with payroll experience. A payroll service helps calculate paychecks and taxes for each employee, prints and delivers paychecks, direct deposit, W-2s, 401k plans, and tracks employee benefits. The cost of outsourcing is nominal compared to the amount of work and problems payroll can cause. For 95% of our clients, we recommend outsourcing. 7) Quality:There is a HUGE difference between a cheap bookkeeper and a quality accountant / bookkeeper. AVOID cheap, hourly bookkeepers. There is a reason they are cheap. If they were good, wouldn’t they have more clients and be able to charge more? We receive so many clients who come to us after a bad experience with a cheap hourly bookkeeper. While it may sound like a great way to save money, it will only cost you more in the long term. You’ll pay your expensive CPA to fix and re-do their mess, you’ll have poor visibility to your books throughout the year, and you may even have liabilities to the IRS. 8) Security:Most banks offer online access to your accounts and QuickBooks (Intuit) has created relationships with most major banks that allows for electronic exchange of information. Feel comfortable with this technology. Your money and finances will be secure. These are not new technologies and the banks will protect your money. The advantages gained through these technologies are numerous and you’ll have a disadvantage in your market if you don’t take advantage of them. 9) Bill paying:Do you like to sign all of your checks? We usually recommend that you do. A good accountant should be able to write your checks for you to sign or set up a very easy system for you to write checks and have the information automatically captured, so they can easily enter it into your financials. 10) Reporting:A good bookkeeper / accountant should give you GREAT reports. Other than tax preparation, that’s the point of their job; to give you visibility into your company so you can make educated decisions. In fact, we believe a good bookkeeper / accountant should give you analysis or suggestions above and beyond the raw data. www.signatureanalytics.com ...read more
By Signature Analytics November 01, 2007
Signature Analytics has over 25 years experience providing accounting, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services for entrepreneurs and SMB companies. QUALITY: We are quality focused first and foremost. Ask any of the CPAs we work with, and they will tell you we have the cleanest books of anyone they work with. As our customers and they’ll tell you they have constant access to up-to-date financials and decision making metrics. We even guarantee our work. If you or your CPA are not happy, you don’t pay! PRICING: We also understand that good business leaders always have a watchful eye on their overhead costs. – And you should. We leverage technology and proven systems to streamline our processes, enabling us to offer pricing well below market. CUSTOMER SERVICE: We like to think of ourselves as a third arm to your company. We’ll work with you to establish specific dates each month or week that you can expect to see your updated financials and we’ll even offer analysis and suggestions where applicable. Your CPAs will love us too. We’ll be among the first to give them your year-end financials, ACCURATELY, and they are welcome to call us directly with any questions. ...read more
By Signature Analytics November 01, 2007