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How to Analyze WIP Schedules

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.

Schedule

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. Well, not exactly.

Work in Progress

Work in Progress Accounting Inventory Budget

5 Critical Construction Project Reports your System Should Pull Without Fuss

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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. At a bare minimum, you’ll need the following for your accounting function: profit and loss report, balance sheets, trial balance and trading summaries.

Cash Flow

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Tips for Creating a Healthy Cash Flow

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.

Cash Flow

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. Well, not exactly.

Work in Progress

Work in Progress Accounting Inventory Budget

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. STRATEGY |.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

Unique Contractor Bookkeeper Ride Along To Increase Company Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 30, 2013

We Serve Several Highly P rofitable Construction Companies and some not as profitable ones. The differences in operations between the two groups are very small and yet the profit picture is massively different. Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.). Invite Your Construction Bookkeeper To A Jobsite For Half A Day. Job Scheduling.

Profitability

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Levelset

MAY 2, 2022

Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. Provide a plan.

Negotiation

Negotiation Materials Cash Flow Finance

Process Dependent Vs. People Dependent Increases Contractor's Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Construction Company Failure Root Causes: Working for customers instead of clients and not charging enough (The 80-20 Rule). Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Contractors don’t plan, they recover.

Profitability

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. Starting Or Re-Starting A Construction Company Is Easy.

Profitability

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Embrace Automation. Speed Up Receivables.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Contractors Budget Budgeting

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Greg is a Principal at Mountjoy, Chilton, Medley LLP , a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |.

Change Orders

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Embrace Automation. Speed Up Receivables.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Contractors Budget Budgeting

We Work With CPA's, Bankers, Advisers To Increase Contractor Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 22, 2012

Construction Accounting - Is our special expertise which means all of my writing is addressed to members of the construction industry and how we can help them with QuickBooks Setup, QuickBooks Clean-Up and Cloud Based Online Bookkeeping Services. . #1 We really appreciate working with C.P.A.'s and if you have one now keep them.

Profitability

Profitability Contractors Accounting Banking

Construction Company Failure Root Causes

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

Working for customers instead of clients and not charging enough (The 80-20 Rule). Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors

Home Builders Who Need To Keep Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 27, 2014

Construction Accounting Services For Home Builders. Spec Home Builders Have Unique Construction Accounting Needs : Keeping Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs - Is one of the most valuable things your contractors bookkeeping services can do for you. The best way is to use Purchase Orders in QuickBooks.

Contractors

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Spec Home Builders Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

You would never hire a construction worker with a background as a handyman to be on your framing crew because they are trained to take their time, lay out tarps in the work area and think about every piece of lumber before cutting and installing it. We spent years and thousands of dollars developing a process that works with QuickBooks.

Banking

Banking Remodeling Profitability Drawings

You Have HUD-1 Statements And Your Bank Wants Financial Statements

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Now you are really desperate so you call the person who does your taxes and they say to put everything in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) or Expenses and when you try to explain why that doesn''t work they suggest you are not listening to them. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. You just know it cannot be this hard! Sales Tax Returns.

Banking

Banking Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Put the wrong foundation under your business and it will not matter who is doing the bookkeeping because it will always be a mess and you will never get the reports you really need in order to operate and grow your business profitably. We spent years and thousands of dollars developing a process that works with QuickBooks.

Commercial

Commercial Contractors Remodeling Cash Flow

Making Your Marketing Dollars Disappear Is Easier Than You Think

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

How can we be of help with accounting, bookkeeping or consulting? Step 3: We agree on a plan of action, determine pricing, when you say yes we go to work! Construction accounting holds the answers to the WHO Questions: Who owes you money. Is your #1 Favorite Customer adding or taking away profits and cash flow?

Accounting

Accounting Cash Flow Remodeling Consulting

Steps To Obtaining A Surety Bond

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 25, 2014

Also, a professional producer will be able to introduce you to other professionals and consultants, such as accountants and attorneys who can help grow your business. By far, the most important thing you can do in preparing these financial statements is to use an accountant which has specific construction-industry experience.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Work in Progress

Custom Home Builders Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

You would never hire a construction worker with a background as a handyman to be on your framing crew because they are trained to take their time, lay out tarps in the work area and think about every piece of lumber before cutting and installing it. We spent years and thousands of dollars developing a process that works with QuickBooks.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Remodeling Profitability Banking

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How to Analyze WIP Schedules

Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

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5 Critical Construction Project Reports your System Should Pull Without Fuss

Tips for Creating a Healthy Cash Flow

Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Unique Contractor Bookkeeper Ride Along To Increase Company Profits

How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Process Dependent Vs. People Dependent Increases Contractor's Profits

Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

We Work With CPA's, Bankers, Advisers To Increase Contractor Profits

Construction Company Failure Root Causes

Home Builders Who Need To Keep Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs

Spec Home Builders Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

You Have HUD-1 Statements And Your Bank Wants Financial Statements

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Making Your Marketing Dollars Disappear Is Easier Than You Think

Steps To Obtaining A Surety Bond

Custom Home Builders Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

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