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Common Construction Contractor Bookkeeping Issues With Accounts Payable

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Accounts Payable keeps track of the bills owed to a supplier or subcontractor. A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. Again, the banker wants to know how long it takes to pay your bills.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. Retention receivable and payable is different from accounts receivable and payable. According to Steven J.

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Setting Up the Chart of Accounts: QuickBooks for Contractors

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The Chart of Accounts is the heart of every contractor’s accounting system , whether you’re using QuickBooks or any other construction accounting software. In this article, we’ll explain how a contractor’s Chart of Accounts should be set up in QuickBooks , with a free customizable template for construction. .

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The Right Accounting Software Can Increase Your Profits

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Most construction business owners who use accounting software quickly master the basics. 1 Cash On Hand - This report shows you how much cash you have in your checking accounts, savings accounts, payroll accounts, hip national bank (your wallet), and petty cash box in your office. #2

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How To Avoid Year-End Construction Bookkeeping Chaos

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Have you given your bookkeeper, wife, partner), accountant or tax accountant, what information is needed to complete your reports? Accountants need good information to create detailed reports and save money on your taxes. Deadlines are fast approaching, but it doesn't have to be stressful.

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How to Increase Cash Flow for Your Construction Business When You Can’t Get the Financing You Need From the Bank

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As a commercial specialty contractor, it can be frustrating to have the crew, time, and skills you need to take on construction projects but not enough cash to purchase materials. Add in being denied a bank loan, and the frustrations mount. It’s unfair to feel like the bank and the contractor on all of your projects.

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Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls And The Value Of Outsourced Accounting

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All too often, contractors adapt a "buy now, sort later" approach to expenses, using the same credit card for personal and professional purchases. Avoid this pitfall by using a separate credit card and bank account for business, and being disciplined about separating expenditures. Mixing business and personal.