The relationship between a bookkeeper and an accountant can have many variations, but this is certain: there must be some cohesion between them if a small-business owner is to put his or her trust – and, of course, financial information – in the hands of both. Take it...
“Work smarter, not harder” is a saying that most of us are familiar with. But how do we actually apply this concept when it comes to running a successful small business? One of our recent podcast episodes featuring bestselling author, Penny Zenker and Remote Quality...
As a business owner, you are likely very busy. With all the day-to-day responsibilities business owners face in managing and running their business, managing the business’s books can feel tedious and it can be tempting to put off bookkeeping responsibilities...
Being a freelancer allows you to work on projects that interest you at your own pace. Freelancers can pick work from several clients across many time zones and in different areas of expertise. This freedom, however, comes at a price. Freelancers and self-employed...
As a business owner, sometimes you may have felt your bookkeeping was a pain in the neck. Perhaps you have found yourself spending more time managing your finances than actually doing them. Or maybe you're spending a lot more time maintaining the financial transaction...
Nonprofit organizations drive positive change through charity drives, volunteerism, and other heroic efforts. Yet, the financial hurdles these organizations navigate often go unnoticed, especially to those outside of the organization. Unfortunately, even skilled...
Payroll can be one of the most frustrating and complicated things when it comes to building your business. As the owner, you would much rather pawn that job off to almost anyone else, but then comes the hassle of hiring another person who is qualified to do the job....
It’s a busy world out there. Our days are filled with chores and errands and kids and family. If you are a business owner, your days are even more busy. You are constantly worrying if everything is done that needs to be done. With Remote Quality Bookkeeping, you can...
Every working adult knows how important it is to file taxes, correctly and on time. While you might be able to avoid this process for a few years, the Internal Revenue Service is vigilant, and will eventually come looking for its money. As a business owner, the need...
Whether you use accounting software like Quickbooks, an Excel spreadsheet or your an old school ledger book, the ultimate goal of bookkeeping is to reconcile a trial balance. Said another way, the final total of debits and credits must match in order to complete the...
You may think there is nothing to fret about now that the tax season is over. Newsflash: Fraudsters are always plotting ways to trap taxpayers in tax scams. While it is true that their lucrative schemes are at their peak during filing season, that doesn't mean they...
Private schools, whether profit or non-profit, require a certain expertise regarding their accounting operations. But with rising demand for dependable accountants, finding someone with the right experience who is both affordable and reliable can be a challenge. Just...
