Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

Bigger projects require more materials and more labor, which means higher cash requirements. Contractors can take on more work than their cash flow will let them perform, leaving them scrambling for cash to pay their bills or their employees. But what about cash flow? Forecast cash flow.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Finance Construction Materials 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

Part of the root cause can be traced to a mild case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where contractors feel their cash flow may be held captive by their customers or clients. In this case the "Hammer" is a change order. This is harsh but true from my experience as a contractor and now as a construction accountant.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. WIP is one element of an inventory account.

Work in Progress 52

Work in Progress Accounting Inventory Budgeting 52

ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. WIP is one element of an inventory account.

Work in Progress 40

Work in Progress Accounting Inventory Budgeting 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Tracking change orders in QuickBooks for Contractors for each job. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders. Maintain and update vendor list with contact information, account numbers and terms. Enter banking transfers between checking and savings accounts.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Banking Change Orders 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. That includes accounting. Sure, accounting may have a bit of a reputation for being mundane. Everything Is Moving All the Time.

Accounting 52

Accounting Software Software FASB 52