There are a few (and only a few) things you need to understand in order to make setting up your accounting system easier. They’re basic (trust me), and they will probably clear up any confusion you may have had in the past when talking with your CPA or other technical accounting types. Debits and Credits These [...]
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The general ledger is the core of your company’s financial records. These constitute the central “books” of your system, and every transaction flows through the general ledger. These records remain as a permanent track of the history of all financial transactions since day one of the life of your company. Subledgers and the General Ledger Your accounting [...]
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A balance sheet is a snapshot of a business’ financial condition at a specific moment in time, usually at the close of an accounting period. A balance sheet comprises assets, liabilities, and owners’ or stockholders’ equity. Assets and liabilities are divided into short- and long-term obligations including cash accounts such as checking, money market, or [...]
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