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 […]
Tag Archives: bookkeeping
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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. […]
Bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, Technology, Time Management
Do I really need bank feeds in QuickBooks Online?
01
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 […]
25
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 […]
04
Jan
Jan
Having accurate accounting data is absolutely crucial to the long-term success of your business. Especially in the construction business, accurate accounting is the key to growing your profitability, preventing fraud, monitoring costs, and keeping your clients happy throughout the course of a project. Bad or inaccurate data, on the other hand, could lead to disaster. […]
02
May
May
Winter is officially over and spring has arrived with sunshine, flowers, and longer days. Throwing open the windows and letting in the fresh blossom-filled air, reminds all of us of renewal and new beginnings. You may be thinking of giving our living spaces a deep cleaning. But could you spring-clean your business? Here at Beyond, […]
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