Here at Beyond Balanced Books, we aim to go further, or beyond, traditional bookkeeping. We actively look for ways to help our clients create the best outcome for their business. One way we do this is by providing fixed asset management services. What do fixed asset management services entail? And why should you be interested […]
Tag Archives: bookkeeping
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Mar
Mar
You have been doing the reconciliations in your accounting software but do not know if they are accurate. You do them because you have always heard that doing the bank reconciliations for your business accounts is important. What is the purpose of reconciling your accounts? What should you look at when you are reconciling? How […]
17
Jan
Jan
One of the best goals for a new year is to plan a budget for your business. You already know the reasons why a budget is a good idea. You may even have a draft budget ready to go. But adding the budget into QBO (QuickBooks Online) seems overwhelming and difficult. How can you create […]
24
May
May
You may be new to using automatic bank feeds in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Is accepting transactions in QBO any better than how you manage your books now? Absolutely! In this article, we discuss how to navigate bank feeds through the Banking dashboard and how to accept transactions into your books. We will also share why […]
10
May
May
Understanding journal entries can be confusing. Your accountant or bookkeeper has probably let you know that these are essential for your accounting. Why do you need journal entries? What are the components of a journal entry? When would you use a journal entry? We will discuss these questions and provide examples of when journal entries […]
26
Apr
Apr
Do you ever feel like your bookkeeper is speaking another language? Or maybe it feels like they have an endless amount of questions. What do they even do while working on your books? If this situation sounds familiar, this article will assist you to find better ways to communicate with your bookkeeper and understand just […]
29
Mar
Mar
If you own a business, understanding accounting terms is not likely at the top of your list. It’s understandable; you may be juggling several responsibilities at once or simply do not have the time. Besides, if you pay an accountant or bookkeeper to manage your books, why do you need to know this stuff? A […]
Bookkeeping, General Business, Outsourcing
What are the challenges when you outsource your accounting?
15
Mar
Mar
It’s not possible to give every element of your construction business the time and attention it deserves. You’ve been trying to handle your finances on your own but it’s become overwhelming and you’re not even sure you’re doing everything right. Wouldn’t you rather devote all your energy to things you excel at and actually enjoy? […]
01
Mar
Mar
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 […]
15
Feb
Feb
Adjusting journal entries, or AJEs, is an accounting term you might have heard thrown around before and never quite understood. You may have even received AJEs from your tax accountant in the past, had no idea what to do with them, and ended up shoving them in a desk drawer or filing them away somewhere. […]
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