Category Archives: Accounting

Need an A/R Makeover? A Quick, 5-Item Best Practice Checklist

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Jay Mercer

Technology has allowed businesses to make substantial improvements in their customer invoicing processes. The good news is that when you implement these technologies, you will almost always get paid much faster. If it’s been a few years since the last … Continue reading →

Is Hosted QuickBooks Right for You?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jay Mercer

If you are currently using the popular QuickBooks desktop software, you now have a fairly new option available to you: hosted QuickBooks. In this article, we’ll talk about what it is, what type of businesses it’s right for, and how … Continue reading →

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What Is Cloud Accounting?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jay Mercer

One of the most exciting changes in the accounting industry is cloud accounting. The concept is easy to grasp: cloud accounting simply puts your accounting system in a private space online so that it is fully accessible to you via … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Protect your Cash

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jay Mercer

As entrepreneurs, we work hard for our money, and the last thing we need is to have it disappear due to fraud, hackers, or identity theft. Some people have called 2013 the year of the hacker, which is worrisome. But … Continue reading →

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Planning for an Awesome 2013

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Jay Mercer

For businesses with fiscal years that coincide with the calendar year, the slate of revenues and expenses will be wiped clean on New Year’s Day. Starting with a clean slate gives us a chance to reflect on our 2012 results … Continue reading →

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Five Hidden Talents of Your Accountant

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jay Mercer

When you think of an accountant’s duties, you might think about traditional tasks, such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. Here are five additional tasks that accountants can help with that you might not think of. 1. Evaluating Current … Continue reading →

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Seven Year-End Adjustments to Make to Your Books

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jay Mercer

Year-end is coming up for many businesses, and it’d be nice to know what your final revenue and profit numbers will be for the year. Before we can calculate these key numbers, there are year-end adjustments that may need to … Continue reading →