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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry. That’s because other forms of capital — like labor or equipment — can’t generate value if you don’t have enough cash to take on new jobs, acquire materials, or cover overhead.

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Contractor Bookkeeping Vs. Regular Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. In this case some overhead costs were classified as direct costs and assigned to the job. Cash On Hand.

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Contractor Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. In this case some overhead costs were classified as direct costs and assigned to the job. Cash On Hand.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. Bank Account - Escrow Deposits. Bank Account - Operating. Bank Account - Job Deposits.

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Contractors Use Google Earth Like A Giant Stanley Tape Measure

Contractor Bookkeeping

an hour plus overhead. Which means if they invest $100 today we would like to see the money back in the company bank account in four years? How will it affect the debt to equity ratio? For example let''s examine a contractor who is paying an estimator or field employee responsible for gather information $25.00

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Bookkeeper Vs. Accountant Vs. C.P.A. For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Their primary function is preparing the annual tax return, performing audits and preparing Certified Financial Statements for bank loans and when a construction contractor requires them before issuing a construction bond. Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash.

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QuickBooks Online Converted To QuickBooks Contractors Desktop Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. In this case some overhead costs were classified as direct costs and assigned to the job. Cash On Hand.