 | Hiring an accountant is an expense, but very often the money they save you pays for their fees and then some. By Tammy Biondi |
In running your business, your outside business advisors are the core of your intellectual capital. Choosing the right people for you and your business are important, and picking the right accountant is vital. By Todd Pheifer |
Be careful when selecting the right CPA firm for your company. Make sure that you ask some questions regarding the CPA firm and also make sure to ask how long the CPA firm has been established. You need to ask a few things before you hire a CPA firm. |
 | What is a CPA? "CPA" stands for "Certified Public Accountant," and you would go to a CPA for tax advice. However, not everyone who provides tax advice is a CPA. The three letters "CPA" can mean a lot if you need any kind of tax or business help. By Caroline Roberts |
Accounting for outstanding checks can be time-consuming and troublesome, but you'll want to make sure you do so on a regular basis to prevent serious balance sheet reconciliation problems later. By Rachel Mork |
 | The basic accounting equation elements are simple concepts you need to grasp in order to run a small business. Accounting is based on the concept that a balance must be maintained through debits and credits. By Rachel Mork |
 | Need to know how to prepare a general ledger? Wondering if you're properly recording your small business expenses and credits? The following advice will help you set up your general ledger sheets properly. By Rachel Mork |
Double entry bookkeeping is a fancy way of saying you want to keep track of how much money is coming in and how much money is going out of either your personal or business account. By Rachel Mork |
Need to know how to reconcile a general ledger? Not sure what column represents what? Afraid you're going to end up with a wrong balance? Try following these simple tips. By Rachel Mork |
 | You'll have to read a balance sheet if you ever consider going into venture capitalism, investing in small businesses or getting involved on a corporate level with accounting. By Rachel Mork |
