Practical guides, industry tips, and expert commentary on bookkeeping for small business, e-commerce, construction, and B2B — written by ex-Deloitte and EY CPAs.
Job costing is the foundation of profitable construction accounting. Here's how to set it up correctly in QuickBooks Online — phase by phase, cost code by cost code.
Read article →Shopify payouts are NOT your revenue — they are net of fees, refunds, and reserves. Here's how to reconcile them correctly in QuickBooks or Xero without overstating income.
Read article →A Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule is the single most important financial report for a construction company. This guide explains how to build one, read one, and use it to manage cash flow.
Read article →Amazon's bi-weekly payouts are one of the most misunderstood items in e-commerce accounting. This guide shows exactly how to record FBA payouts, fees, and reimbursements.
Read article →Outsourcing bookkeeping under your brand can transform a CPA firm's capacity. But the wrong partner will cost you clients. Here's what to evaluate before signing anything.
Read article →An in-house bookkeeper costs $48,000–$65,000 per year before benefits. Offshore bookkeeping costs $200–$600 per month. Here's a full breakdown of what you actually get for each.
Read article →A2X and Synder are both designed to automate Shopify bookkeeping — but they work very differently. This side-by-side comparison helps you pick the right tool for your business.
Read article →Progress billing on the AIA G702/G703 format is the standard for US commercial construction — but it confuses a lot of contractors and their bookkeepers. Here's a plain-English walkthrough.
Read article →The talent shortage in the US accounting industry is real. CPA firms are losing clients because they can't find staff. Here's how offshore bookkeeping solves that problem without the hiring risk.
Read article →QuickBooks has 80% of the US market. Xero is growing fast. But which one is actually better for your business? We have used both for hundreds of clients — here is our honest take.
Read article →Economic nexus rules mean that selling into a US state can trigger a sales tax obligation — even if you have no physical presence there. Here's what changed, what it means, and what to do.
Read article →Buildertrend and QuickBooks Online can sync automatically — but the default settings create duplicate entries and messy books. Here's how to configure the integration correctly from the start.
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