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Job Costing Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

There is some confusion about the differences between job costing accounting and regular accounting which leads some contractors to believe they can get what they need from any bookkeeper and the cheaper the better. Two Basic Types Of Accounting. #1 Tax Accountants are good people and have a place in the accounting world.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

social distancing, staggered start times, wide-ranging disinfection for tools, work surfaces, equipment, machinery and hands. Unfortunately the contractor with work in progress is most vulnerable. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk.

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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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Is Your Accountant Helping Or Hurting Your Construction Company?

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Traveling Bookkeeper had a deep distrust of contractors, as do most regular accountants and regular bookkeepers. Work-In-Progress. Inland Marine Insurance. Overhead & Profit Charges. Having been involved in Construction Accounting for over thirty years I understand it completely. Change Order.

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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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Outsourcing Contractor Bookkeeping Services Vs. Jobs

Contractor Bookkeeping

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.

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Cloud Based Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them? If you have employees you understand the hidden meaning.