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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment.

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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. Two Basic Types Of Accounting. #1 Tax Accounting i s important and so is the tail on a dog!

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QuickBooks Training For Land Developers And Spec Builders

Contractor Bookkeeping

Knowing how to use Work-In-Progress, Direct and Indirect Construction Costs is key. Proper QuickBooks set up, and Construction Accounting is the foundation to provide them. Understanding Overhead, Other Expenses, and Other Income compounds are also important.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction Bookkeeping Vs. Regular Bookkeeping. All Accounting Uses The Accounting Equation. Regular Bookkeeping - Is roughly 80% of all accounting for businesses in the world. Regular Bookkeeping - Is roughly 80% of all accounting for businesses in the world. Cash On Hand.

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How To Add Your Accountant To QuickBooks Online Accounting Software

Contractor Bookkeeping

This Article Shows You How To Setup Accountant Access To Your Quickbooks Online Accounting Software. This is similar to QuickBooks Online because you can access it 24/7/365 on the web; however, instead of a lite version of QuickBooks it is the full working desktop version of QuickBooks with all of the Job Costing features.

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Copying Past Construction Accounting Entries Is A Bad Idea

Contractor Bookkeeping

Lately a number of contractors have contacted us about the messed up financial reports and job costing reports coming out of their QuickBooks contractor files. To learn more visit construction accounting vs. regular accounting.

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QuickBooks Online Converted To QuickBooks Contractors Desktop Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

Limited Job Costing Reporting. Updating Chart of Accounts. Job Progress Invoice Tracking. Tax Accountants in an effort to make QuickBooks online easier for them. Job Costing report anytime YOU want it! Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it! Limited Sales Tax Reporting. Cash On Hand.