Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 22, 2021

A wise business owner once said, "Happiness is positive cash flow." Everything is better when your cash-in exceeds your cash-out. A cash crisis can be emotionally devastating, and it can even kill your business. As a business owner, I'm sure you agree.

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Levelset

AUGUST 4, 2022

Running an architectural firm is a bit different than other companies in the construction industry. However, like any other business, you need to maintain positive cash flow or you may find yourself unable to pay your workers and other expenses. Cash flow basics. Cash flow projections.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Enlightened contractors like you understand the value of developing your own unique Construction Contracting System, a collection of documented repeatable processes and operation manuals. The key is continuously refining your construction company's practices and procedures.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Plan out your cash flow.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 5, 2020

Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful construction business. Some contractors think managing cash flow means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there's actually more that goes into it. Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2014

One of the most important, and often misunderstood, aspects of construction accounting is the relationship between work in progress (WIP) and the recognition of revenue. The failure to understand these concepts can often result in future cash flows from a project being insufficient to meet the costs yet to be incurred or owed.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 12, 2021

Although it's impossible to predict the future with 100% accuracy, a cash flow forecast is a tool that will help you prepare for different possible scenarios in the future. What is Cash Flow Forecast? A cash flow forecast comprises three key elements: beginning cash balance, cash inflows (e.g.,

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Analyze WIP Schedules ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:56 A contractor’s work-in-progress (WIP) schedule is used by the company’s accounting department to vet the trajectory of each construction project. When the WIP schedule is accurate and updated, contractors can foresee and possibly prevent potential issues from occurring.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 1, 2020

Dealing with unexpected cash-flow difficulties, even if you're working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. If you're starting a construction business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit in these trying times.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. With your back against the wall, dipping into your personal bank account may feel like an easy solution. Cut unnecessary spending.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 26, 2021

Most construction business owners who use accounting software quickly master the basics. They automate processes like invoicing and payroll, track expenses, and view real-time financial reports to manage cash flow and make better business decisions. What three reports do you need for your construction business? #1

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 19, 2023

Sales and profit are two very different things – as a construction business owner, you can find yourself without the cash to pay bills despite making sales you knew were profitable. You may also be startled to discover that solid cash flows from sales deliver little profit.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 7, 2023

Starting a construction business is not for the faint of heart. Poor cash flow Not bringing enough money in is the main reason why businesses fail. Work with an accountant or bookkeeper to help you identify issues with your cash flow as soon as you know there's a problem–or to prevent one before it happens.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 12, 2019

Construction company cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your contracting business; these movements are known in accounting circles as inflow and outflow. Cash is king! Other examples of cash inflows are borrowed funds, income derived from sales of assets, and investment income from interest.

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

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. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the construction industry, cash is the lifeblood of every business — and accountants are the heartbeat. They keep cash flowing to the parts of a project or business that need it most. Today's Guest Article Is From Jonny Finity.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 24, 2022

Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. A positive cash flow means bringing in more than you're spending. A negative cash flow means you aren't bringing in enough to cover your expenses. It's based on the amount of money you bring in minus the amount you spend.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Studies found that alert employees have fewer accidents, which in turn reduces your cost of doing business and raises cash flow and profits. Proved to be a Win-Win for everyone.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The construction industry runs on credit. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment. Construction companies in particular need to pay close attention to their A/R balances and review them regularly. Setting up Accounts Receivable in QB.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you've been considering making a move to a cloud-based accounting system, you're not alone. Cloud-based accounting moves your accounting from being hosted on your computer's hard drive to an online platform.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 29, 2014

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company and especially the ones with annual sales volume under $1,000,000. Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! Is Cash Flow The Same As Profit?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2013

Construction Cash Flow Example. Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow. "If For anyone reading this who is not familiar with how cash flow works for a mid-size construction job, consider the following general example. Example Job 1001. Bid Price = $60,000.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2017

Contractors Need Help Understanding Role of Accountants. Contractors should have two primary accountants. One is the Tax Accountant the other is your Construction Accountant. Tax Accountant who does the Annual tax return for your business and your personal tax return.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Who couldn't use more cash during the holiday season? No matter the season, however, construction companies rely heavily on cash flow to fund their operations. Cash flow depends on so many variables, but there are a few that you can control. Tie bonuses or other incentives to effective cash flow management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The main reason construction businesses implement an integrated project management system is for the visibility that they can gain over every aspect of a project. Here’s a list of key reports that you should be able to pull at any moment from your construction project management software: Basic Accounting Reports.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers.

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Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

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. Ensuring consistent cash flow throughout a project is the key to scaling your contracting business. Why contractors run out of cash. But what about cash flow?

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Levelset

JULY 25, 2022

Construction companies need capital to get off the ground, stay in business, and keep growing. The term capital is used across industries to represent all of a company’s financial assets, including cash, inventory, equipment, and more. Construction companies need a solid understanding of capital to run a successful business. .

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 23, 2021

Some construction business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable but still having no money in the bank. After all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the leading causes of small construction business failure. It's a critical situation to address.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

Kent based contractor Claritas Group is heading for liquidation after being sunk by cash-flow and inflationary pressures. “The challenge of cash flowing and managing the losses associated with the inflationary pressures of these uncertain times was just too great. turnover generating a pre-tax profit of £455,000.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 9, 2017

Your Construction Accounting System started small and easy. Adding a garage? Perhaps you tracked everything with bank statements and Excel sheets and it worked fine for a while.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You may be getting your construction projects done with sheer willpower, but the lack of processes, business plans, and strategy will eventually wear you down. Your construction company can benefit from an excellent system that other successful contractors are using now, which means there is no need to "Reinvent The Wheel."

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. What is construction quality management?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

Service agreement holders are more likely to be clients that add more value to your construction company because they represent the most loyal segment of your customer base. In the meantime, service agreement customers are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2019

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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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. Construction is a Team Sport. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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