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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

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. Retention receivable and payable is different from accounts receivable and payable. Steven Peterson.

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Four Things To Consider Before Expanding Your Service Offerings

Contractor Bookkeeping

Adding additional services is an excellent way to increase your profitability, diversify your income and expand your market. But there are essential things to consider before adding to your income streams. If your construction business doesn't have a credit history, you may need to look at other options for financing your plans.

Cash Flow 101
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A Practical Guide to Construction Accounting Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. That includes accounting. Sure, accounting may have a bit of a reputation for being mundane. Everything Is Moving All the Time.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Formula: (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivables) / Current Liabilities . Accounts Receivable Turnover . Accounts Receivable Turnover is an activity ratio that measures how efficiently a firm uses its assets. A higher ratio indicates a stronger ability to collect on Accounts Receivable. .

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#92:  Lost Profits and Waivers of Consequential Damages

NH Construction Law

This mutual waiver includes: 1 damages incurred by the Owner for rental expenses, for losses of use, income, profit, financing, business and reputation, and for loss of management or employee productivity or of the services of such persons; and.2 A commercial owner's lost profits will always be of the latter type.

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C.P.A. Accounting Vs. P.M.P. Construction Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Project Management Construction Accounting Professionals (PMP) work above the line focused on generating positive outcomes and results for contractors: Increase Sales. Increase Net Income. Allowing a construction accounting firm to preparer your annual tax return is foolish because there is nobody to review the work.

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Year-end Closing And Planning For Construction Business Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

While you're busy reflecting on the year ending and making plans for the new one about to begin, make sure you take some time to consider your finances. You must ensure you have all the necessary information about your income and expenses. It can be overwhelming, and it can make the EOFY feel daunting.

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