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

ProcurementExpress.com

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. WIP is one element of an inventory account. Well, not exactly.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

Covid-19 and the Impact on Construction Estimating. As construction workers make their way back to work whether it’s continuing a project left hanging or starting something new, realities must be faced. social distancing, staggered start times, wide-ranging disinfection for tools, work surfaces, equipment, machinery and hands.

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

ProcurementExpress.com

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. WIP is one element of an inventory account. Well, not exactly.

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QuickBooks Training For Land Developers And Spec Builders

Contractor Bookkeeping

Knowing how to use Work-In-Progress, Direct and Indirect Construction Costs is key. Understanding Overhead, Other Expenses, and Other Income compounds are also important. Proper QuickBooks set up, and Construction Accounting is the foundation to provide them.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

All Accounting Uses The Accounting Equation. Regular Bookkeeping - Is roughly 80% of all accounting for businesses in the world. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. Construction Bookkeeping - Is roughly 15% of all accounting and Accounting with manufacturing making up roughly 5%.

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Unique QuickBooks Setup For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

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.

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Choosing QuickBooks Version For Your Contracting Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

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.