Accounting and Bookkeeping Articles

If you're eager to learn as much as you can about accounting and bookkeeping, here are a few articles that might help with your education.

Which accounting solution is right for you?

No one accounting solution is right for every business. The three main choices for small business accounting solutions are hiring a traditional accounting firm, using a hosted accounting service, or doing your accounting in-house.

Small business bookkeeping introduction

Hiring a small business bookkeeping service can be a great way to keep your energies focused on the business, letting an expert take care of the financial details.

Accounting outsourcing

If you don’t have the internal resources to do your accounting in-house, you can bring in an accounting outsourcing firm.

Small business accounting

Small business accounting allows you to track your company’s income and expenses and use those figures to evaluate its financial status.  

Accounting firms

Accounting firms offer an array of services that include audits, tax planning, financial consulting, business valuation, and advice for growing your business and cutting costs.

Bookkeeping software purchasing tips

Helpful advice on purchasing accounting and bookkeeping software.  

Web-based bookkeeping

Web-based accounting first came on the scene in the late 1990s as an alternative to desktop accounting. Today there are myriad solutions to help you manage your books online.

Good news/bad news from the IRS

Look to the restructured IRS to be a source of mixed blessings: on one hand, improved service for small businesses, but on the other hand, a substantially beefed up audit rate.

Watch out for tax software revisions

To ensure that you're filing the most up-to-date versions of tax forms, check for recent software updates.

Surfing for .gov guidance with just one click

If you haven't heard of FirstGov.gov, you're missing out on one of the most helpful sites for small businesses.

Taking a crack at your taxes

It's that time of year again. Check out our list of resources that can help you cut back on the tax time hassle.

Issue W-2 and 1099 forms to workers by Jan. 31

It's time to get those W-2s in order. We've got all the facts to keep you out of trouble with the IRS.

Accountants can handle more than just taxes!

If you only contact your CPA (certified public accountant) once a year around tax time, then you may be missing out on a great resource.

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