Understanding Presentment in eCommerce Transactions

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  Image source   In the hyper-speed eCommerce world, payment processing needs to be seamless. When a shopper buys something online, a lot goes on in the background before they actually complete the payment. In the context of payment processing, ‘presentment’ involves recording and processing transactions before the money is exchanged.    Presentment is a […]

BPO Accounting: Benefits, Functions, Types, and Challenges

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  With rising hiring costs, more businesses have started outsourcing their key operations. This is a smart move, as it can save money, give you access to expert services, and add flexibility to your workflow. Plus, you can focus more on growing your business by offloading specific time-consuming tasks. In fact, the business process outsourcing […]

Accounting 101 Cheat Sheet: Terms, Formulas, Software & More

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Accounting might seem complicated and unattainable, but it’s just understanding and recording what comes in, what goes out, and where it all goes. Knowing these basic accounting concepts can help you stay financially organized and make informed decisions. This blog is your accounting 101 cheat sheet, where we’ll break down key accounting concepts, essential formulas, […]

Accounting for Marketing Agencies: Tips and Tools

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Accounting for marketing agencies is extremely important. Without the right set up, it can become a major frustration for your time and mental game. Good thing we’ve written this article just for you! My name is Connor Gillivan. I’m a 10+ year Entrepreneur. I currently run 3 B2B companies and have scaled multiple businesses online […]

Accounting for SaaS: Tools, Standards, Challenges, and Tips

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There isn’t a specific set of SaaS accounting standards to follow. SaaS businesses use the same generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), depending on their location. However, we find some specific considerations when applying these standards to the SaaS business model. In this post, we’ll go over these along with […]

Ultimate Accounting Cheat Sheet for Small Business Owners

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This accounting cheat sheet will give you foundational knowledge of some of the key terms, elements, and ideas of financial management.    Basic Accounting Terms Every Small Business Owner Should Know Assets, Liabilities, and Equity Assets – anything a business owns that has value now or in the future Liabilities – anything that your business […]

How to Calculate Gross Profit: A Simple Guide for Business Owners

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  Wondering how to calculate gross profit and what factors affect this number?  We will be giving you the rundown of gross profit, how to improve it, mistakes to avoid, and more.    What is Gross Profit? Gross profit or gross income refers to your total or gross revenue from sales minus the cost of […]

Retained Earnings vs Net Income: What’s the Difference?

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Understanding retained earnings vs net income is important for a business to get an accurate picture of its finances. In this post, we’ll go over some commonly confused accounts and calculations. We’ll also talk about how they work together for financial decision-making and business growth.    What is Retained Earnings? Retained earnings are the cumulative […]

Which Account Does Not Appear on the Balance Sheet?

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Do you wonder which account does not appear on the balance sheet? In this post, we’ll go over what accounts make up a balance sheet and what the off-balance sheet items are. We’ll also talk about what that means for your accounting and financial analysis.   Understanding the Structure of the Balance Sheet   Assets, […]

Owner Distribution Explained: What Type of Account Is It?

  Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Owner distribution is a what account?” Don’t beat yourself up if you, like so many others, find it challenging to categorize this. Let’s look at what owner distribution is and how to handle it in your business accounting.    What is an Owner Distribution? An owner distribution is […]