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I own multiple companies – What should I know?

If you own more than one company, you want to keep your accounting records clean. You likely have transactions that affect two or more companies, but you are unsure of how to enter them correctly. Many of our clients run two or more companies. If you are in this situation, what should you know about handling […]

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What are Unapplied Cash Payments in QBO?

You are using QuickBooks Online (QBO) and you have prepared a report in cash basis. You have noticed two strange lines on your Profit & Loss report. These are the Unapplied Cash Payment Income and Unapplied Cash Bill Payment Expense accounts. You may have wondered why Unapplied Cash Payments in QBO appear on your cash […]

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When is a purchase a fixed asset or an expense?

You are thinking about making a major purchase for your business. You do not know if your purchase should be recorded as a fixed asset or an expense. And you are uncertain how to enter the purchase in your books. Your understanding of the criteria to look at and the potential tax implications will help […]

My QBO bank feed is wrong. How do I fix it?

If you are a QuickBooks Online (QBO) user, then you are most likely familiar with bank feeds. Bank feeds are a great feature, but they can be troublesome at times. If your bank feed is wrong, how can you fix it? We list some common questions that can help you determine the source of the […]

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How do I customize my invoices in QBO?

You are ready to create your first invoice for a customer in QuickBooks Online (QBO). But the default invoice doesn’t quite look right. How can you customize invoices in QBO? Are there any tips on what to include so that your invoices will look beyond amazing? We are here to share the basics on customizing your invoice […]

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What does working with Beyond look like?

You have determined that you need a bookkeeper. And you are seriously considering working with us. However, you may have some concerns. What should you expect after you complete the Get Started form? We want to make sure that we are a good fit for each other. That’s why we virtually meet with you prior […]

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Am I ready to hire a bookkeeper?

You want to run a successful business but doing your bookkeeping is using up a lot of your valuable time and energy. You have thought about hiring a bookkeeper in the past, but something holds you back. Are you ready to hire a bookkeeper? Is hiring a bookkeeper more effective than doing the books yourself? […]

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Four reasons slow and steady growth wins

You have worked hard, and the results have paid off- your business is showing a modest profit. You know you have the drive and determination to take your company to the next level, but you want more than just immediate results. You want your business and your employees to be happy and successful while also […]

How do I know if my bookkeeping is right?

You started a business. Things are going well and you are actually making some money. You have been doing all of the bookkeeping yourself but you really do not know if things have been done properly. How do you know if your bookkeeping is right? What can you look at to see if your books are done correctly? […]

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Do I need to save payroll records?

You may never have given too much thought to the saving of your payroll records. There will be many times that you need them. Here we will share with you our recommendations regarding the saving of your payroll records. We’ll consider the answers to these questions:. Why should you save your payroll records? When should […]

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