September 06, 2019
Charles LutwidgeWhat is the accounting equation formula?
Introduction: The word ‘equation’ gives a feeling of anxiety or maybe a cringe for two kinds of people in the world: those who don’t love Math and those who aren’t loved by Math either. So, the term, accounting equation sounds...
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September 06, 2019
Charles LutwidgeAccrual basis as an accounting method
Introduction: What is accrual accounting? The word “cruel,” in its most specific definition, means willfully causing pain or suffering to others. The accrual basis of accounting is considered a complicated accounting method that requires thorough attention to all financial activities...
July 10, 2019
Charles LutwidgeWhat is bookkeeping, and how does it operate today?
Reporting is engaged in the system of registration and streamlining of all financial data of the enterprise. The organization of the accounting department and the high standards of professional bookkeeping practice is of paramount importance for any enterprise. Besides, an...
August 18, 2017
Charles LutwidgeThe Difference between Daybooks, Journals, Ledgers, and Other Record-Keeping Documents
Should you record the sale you just made in accounts receivable, your daybook, or a general ledger? All? None? You can document financial transactions in a number of different records. Read on to clear up the confusion on which is...
June 12, 2017
Charles LutwidgeHow to meet your bookkeeping needs: employee, contractor, or firm?
Every business (and every nonprofit) needs bookkeeping services. There are a lot of options: you could hire a bookkeeper as an employee, contract the work out to an independent bookkeeper, work with a bookkeeping firm, or some combination of these...
May 02, 2017
Charles LutwidgeChoosing an accounting method for your business
One of an accountant’s basic goals is to keep accurate and useful records of financial transactions. Individuals, small firms, large corporations, and even whole countries faced with this task have two major methods from which to choose: the cash basis...
March 14, 2017
Charles LutwidgeNew I-9 form for 2017
The I-What? Since 1986, the federal government has required employers to certify the identity and legal employment status of their workers. This is done by use of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form — or as you may know it, the...
June 02, 2016
Charles LutwidgeBills vs. invoices: what is the difference?
The words “bill” and “invoice” are often used interchangeably, but their meanings differ subtly. All invoices are bills, but not all bills are invoices. What is a bill? A bill is a document that indicates how much a buyer owes to a seller....