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Five Basic Construction Accounting Tasks To Complete Every Month

Contractor Bookkeeping

Proper construction accounting is all about the details. Everything starts with cash because "cash is fact, profit is an opinion." All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero, must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income.

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Contractor Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

All Accounting Methods Share The Same Accounting Equations. Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. Regular Accounting Has These Things In Common: Sales - With 1-4 categories.

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The Seven Ages of a Business

Constructonomics

Management becomes more formal and accounting needs to be stronger; money comes more from profits, banks and franchising options than from family. The business is more mature, with steady profits, loyal customers and an established way of working. Money tends to come from profits, banks and government grants.

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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 Accountants are good people and have a place in the accounting world.

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

Contractor Bookkeeping

Each Branch Of Accounting serves a different function similar to how it works in construction. Three Accounting Skillsets = Three Types Of People. Bookkeepers are the lowest paid and the least skilled accounting specialist. Accountants are the next highest paid accounting specialist. Most C.P.A. Most C.P.A.

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Why Successful Contractors Use Professional Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

First Important Principle In Construction Accounting: Everything starts with Cash because Cash Is Fact; Profit Is An Opinion. All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income. Job Deposits.

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Bill.Com Can Save Time And Increase Your Construction Company Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

"Online Invoicing and Bill Pay is the next great leap in productivity since the introduction of the cell phone!" - Randal DeHart, Premier Construction Accountant. an hour after all of the taxes and overhead. For example a part-time bookkeeper paid $15.00 an hour will cost you approximately $25.29