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How To Protect Your Construction Company From Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

Learn the top reasons why small businesses end up in bankruptcy and what you can do to prevent that from happening to you. You must have more money coming in than is going out, or you're on the express train to bankruptcy. Poor cash flow Not bringing enough money in is the main reason why businesses fail.

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PG&E Faces Jury Trial for Fire as Bankruptcy Continues

ENR Construction

A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that a jury should determine whether Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is responsible for the Tubbs fire of 2017, one of California’s worst wildfires, which could account for as much as two-thirds of the wildfire claims for 2017 and 2018.

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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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Copying Past Construction Accounting Entries Is A Bad Idea

Contractor Bookkeeping

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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SoftBank-Backed Construction Technology Startup Katerra Set to Close

Pro Builder

It laid off hundreds of employees last year and neared bankruptcy. The company also faced an investigation into its accounting practices by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by its board of directors, according to The Information.

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Construction Company Recovery After A Financial Setback

Contractor Bookkeeping

Almost all business sectors have experienced declining profits, liquidity that is drying out, and even bankruptcy. Your finances are negatively affected, and it's up to you to lead the recovery.

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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

NH Construction Law

Worse, a lawsuit against the general contractor or subcontractor for breach of contract after abandonment of the project will almost certainly be futile; the default on its loan usually signals that it won’t be able to pay a judgment and is probably headed for bankruptcy. Not unless he is prepared to pay twice!