Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

What Is Xero Accounting Software? Xero Is An Established Leader In Accounting Software having been around since July 2006 and has quickly grown to over 200,000 users. The pain point is that we were forced to learn more about the inner workings of a computer server and working with remote technicians than we ever cared to know.

Accounting 48

Accounting Software Software Banking 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

QuickBooks Premier Accountant 2000 And Up. If your QuickBooks setup was done by a QuickBooks Expert in construction accounting and maintained correctly you are riding high and living well! The Chart of Accounts is the foundation and if your Chart of Accounts is not setup right you will not have anywhere to put the transactions.

Contractors 88

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 88

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

According to BSEC’s glossary of software terms , Enterprise Resource Planning Software is a product that “allows a company to manage various aspects of a business — such as accounting, inventory and human relations — in one place. Contact us for a free consultation and sign up for our 2020 Construction Marketing Outlook webcast.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

The Fast Easy Outsourced Accounting Difference: All of your Outsourced Accounting work is done in our office in Lynnwood Washington, not sent oversees or to some Bad Bookkeepers house. Flat Rate Pricing For Outsourced Bookkeeping And Outsourced Accounting. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Washington 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 11, 2013

1 Cash On Hand - This report shows you how much cash do you have in all your checking accounts, savings accounts, payroll accounts, hip national bank (your wallet) and petty cash box in your office. Xero Accounting Online To The Rescue! Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Xero Accounting Online Setup.

Contractors 51

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 51

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 30, 2013

It has to be the person who is a constru ction bookkeeper, not a regular bookkeeper because the difference between construction accounting and regular accounting is night and day. Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.). There are dozens more differences between construction accounting and regular accounting.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2014

These days, contractors are under increased pressure to cut their prices to get enough work. For example, suppose you decide to upgrade your contractor bookkeeping software from shoeboxes full of receipts or spreadsheets to a computer based construction accounting software like QuickBooks. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 7, 2014

In reality bookkeeping is a bit like being a doctor; they work on two makes and one model and yet they require enormous amounts of skill and training. 1 Internal Bookkeeping which is the day-to-day data entry, reconciling bank accounts, credit card accounts, payroll processing and the other tasks with one primary purpose.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Retail Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2013

There are accounting systems that deal with both quantity and quality. The Accounting Software You Need Depends On The Level Of Reports You Require. Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap. This online accounting software won’t.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Change Orders Software 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2013

There are accounting systems that deal with both quantity and quality. The Accounting Software You Need Depends On The Level Of Reports You Require. Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap. This online accounting software won’t.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Change Orders Software 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Recently A Builder Who Constructs Spec And Custom Homes as well as a few custom remodel projects contacted us because his in house bookkeeper could not provide him with Job Costing Reports or Work-In-Progress Reports that made any sense. Tax preparers make horrible construction accountants and the other way around!

Office 48

Office Accounting Profitability Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 15, 2014

QuickBooks - Is a tool like any other tool in the hands of a Master Construction Accountant it can do marvelous things that will amaze even the toughest contractor, their banker and performance bonding agent. In the hands of an accountant or C.P.A. it can destroy your construction company.

Contract 48

Contract Accounting Income Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 29, 2013

Later when the contractor asks for a job costing report, retention summary or a work-in-progress report the contractor''s bookkeeper gives that blank stare, deer in the headlights look and is overwhelmed, confused, dismayed and generally feeling as uncomfortable as long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Contractors 73

Contractors Office Work in Progress Profitability 73

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 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Work in Progress 52

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 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Is Freshbooks Accounting not working for your construction company? Freshbooks Accounting is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Freshbooks Accounting.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

IPD or LEAN Job Order Contracting) of design process, with the A/E typically working for the contractor. Design changes can result in costly impacts to drawings or construction work in progress. Disagreements related to intended quality of work are not uncommon. May not be allowed some states. Advantages. Disadvantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Is Xero Not Working For Your Construction Company? Xero Accounting is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Xero Works Best If You: Have Simple Jobs With One Invoice. Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales).

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. QuickBooks Enterprise Works Best If You: Have multiple companies and need consolidated reports. Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales). Enter all of your Accounts Payable (Purchases).

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Quicken Works Best If You: Have Simple Jobs With One Invoice. Quicken To QuickBooks Conversion: Do you want to use QuickBooks, but dread moving everything from Quicken or some other accounting software? Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales). Quarterly Tax Returns.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Quicken For Mac Works Best If You: Have Simple Jobs With One Invoice. Quicken For Mac To QuickBooks Conversion: Do you want to use QuickBooks, but dread moving everything from Quicken For Mac or some other accounting software? Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales).

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 3, 2014

The Old Way Contractors Invoiced was as much or more work than doing of the job itself. The reason is simple; the difference between a construction accounting and regular accounting is similar to the difference between a shovel and a backhoe. I am so good at construction accounting of course I can operate a backhoe.NOT!

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Profitability Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 3, 2014

The Old Way Contractors Invoiced was as much or more work than doing of the job itself. The reason is simple; the difference between a construction accounting and regular accounting is similar to the difference between a shovel and a backhoe. I am so good at construction accounting of course I can operate a backhoe.NOT!

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Profitability Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 26, 2013

We have been Construction Accountants a long, long time and around construction even longer. We are experienced in the different phases of construction contracting; New Construction, Remodel and Service Work. We understand the unique needs of each type of contracting including issues surrounding Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.),

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Seattle Consulting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 26, 2013

We have been Construction Accountants a long, long time and around construction even longer. We are experienced in the different phases of construction contracting; New Construction, Remodel and Service Work. We understand the unique needs of each type of contracting including issues surrounding Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.),

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Seattle Consulting 48

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 48

Banking Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

If you are a remodel contractor your core competencies revolve around bidding, proposing, closing deals, getting a deposit, scheduling the work, hiring construction workers and qualified sub-contractors, getting the work done and collecting the balance of your money. Who will service my account? & P.A.M.". Can my C.P.A.

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Did You Know - That your Construction Company can have all of the benefits of a professional construction accounting staff in most cases for less than it costs to hire someone to be in your office? Emergency Accounting Services Nights And Weekends! Consulting To Help Setup Budgets And Forecasts! Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Construction 48

Construction Accounting Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

How can we be of help with accounting, bookkeeping or consulting? Step 2: One hour FREE Consultation. 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. Your Answer: 3. Who do you owe money.

Accounting 48

Accounting Cash Flow Remodeling Consulting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 14, 2013

Did You Know - That your construction company can have all of the benefits of a professional construction accounting staff in most cases for less than it costs to hire someone to be in your office? Emergency Accounting Services Nights And Weekends! Consulting To Help Setup Budgets And Forecasts! Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Contractors 55

Contractors Accounting Profitability Insurance 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2012

A Professional Estimating Service - May be the right answer because they are “Professional’s” who act in a similar fiduciary capacity as other such as your Construction Accountant or lawyer. Each State Has Its Own Set Of Rules - On who must be licensed, pay additional state and local taxes. We know What To Do!

Contractors 48

Contractors Bidding Estimating Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

To make matters worse there are a never ending parade of consults and hucksters ready to solve all your problems and make everything right as if by magic; and you know that''s not going to happen! Work-In-Progress (WIP) report the ultimate gauge for cash flow and least understood. Need Help Now? sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Tell them you are working with a construction accountant that is involved with the bookkeeping and accounting and that you have a totally separate firm that prepares your Annual Federal Tax Return. 2 Connect With A QuickBooks Expert In Construction Accounting Services. The really good news they are on the banks payroll.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48