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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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Copying Past Construction Accounting Entries Is A Bad Idea

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It appears regular bookkeepers who are in over their head with construction accounting are trying to figure out how to input new QuickBooks transactions by copying previous transactions. To learn more visit construction accounting vs. regular accounting.

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Job Costing Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

There is some confusion about the differences between job costing accounting and regular accounting which leads some contractors to believe they can get what they need from any bookkeeper and the cheaper the better. Yet most contractors believe the complete opposite about construction; cheaper is not better.

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Bookkeeper Vs. Accountant Vs. C.P.A. For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Season Is Here and this is when most construction contractors think about getting their construction bookkeeping system in order so they can file their annual tax return for the previous year. Each Branch Of Accounting serves a different function similar to how it works in construction. Why Not All Three? Most C.P.A.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. Construction is resuming but the effects of COVID-19 has drastically altered the industry’s mode of operations forever. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced.

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Latest Trend, Bookkeeper Works For Contractor That Goes Bankrupt

Contractor Bookkeeping

Are you getting resumes and applications from bookkeepers who worked for a construction company that went bankrupt and now they are so desperate for a job so they offer to work for minimum wage or less! If The Bookkeeper Has No Skill In Construction Accounting. And Job Costing Bankruptcy Is A Matter Of Time!

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Unique Construction Company Financing Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

2 The financials tell the banker your bookkeeper doesn''t understand Construction Accounting. #3 4 You have no access to a construction accountant, not even for quarterly check-ups. #5 Bankers love chatting with accountants because we speak the same language. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

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