The general ledger tells the story of your business. It’s a collection of all your accounting transactions that can then be used to create reports, answer questions, and make key decisions. And it’s one of our favorite things here at Beyond. But it’s possible you’re thinking, “what is the general ledger and why should I […]
Category Archives: Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, Technology, Time Management
Do I really need bank feeds in QuickBooks Online?
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Feb
Feb
We’ve talked before about the differences between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online (QBO). One of the biggest differences between the two systems is related to bank feeds in Quickbooks Online. Bank feeds automatically download activity in QBO and they can even categorize transactions from connected accounts. This means you no longer have to manually enter […]
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Jan
Jan
You had a nagging suspicion for a while that something was wrong with your books. You were losing sleep and wasting hours trying to fix a problem that you didn’t even understand. Finally, you turned to a bookkeeper for help. They identified where you had gone wrong, cleaned up the mess, and presented you with […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
10
Aug
Aug
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 […]
29
Jun
Jun
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 […]
15
Jun
Jun
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? […]
18
May
May
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? […]
Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping, Outsourcing
In-House Bookkeeper or Bookkeeping Service – Which Should I Hire?
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Jan
Jan
Since we are in the business of providing bookkeeping services, a common question we receive is “Should I hire an in-house bookkeeper or outsource to a bookkeeping service?” There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question because there are many variables. We have put together some areas to consider when you need to make this […]
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Nov
Nov
Most professions have “tools of the trade” that they use, and bookkeeping is no exception. I was recently reminded of how I love talking about and using such tools while attending the QuickBooks Connect accounting technology conference in San Jose in November. One of my favorite things to do at such conferences is to find […]