Business Accounting

Keeping your books in order is key to running a successful business. Learn how to do it right with tips on managing debt, tax obligations, and more.

10 advantages of having a business credit card
Find out how a business credit card can help in starting and growing your company.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read
Should I have a PayPal business account?
The ability to take online and mobile payments is rapidly becoming an important part of running your business.
April 18, 2024 · 4 min read
How to Calculate Depreciation
Calculating depreciation allows you to spread the cost of an asset over several years. Here's how to calculate depreciation using some common methods.
April 17, 2024 · 15 min read
How to file business tax extensions
The IRS will give you an additional six months to file your tax return—all you need to do is request an extension.
April 12, 2024 · 4 min read
Tax attorney or CPA: Which does your business need?
Tax professionals help with tax planning and advising clients in complicated tax situations, but there are some key differences. Here's how you can effectively protect your business by selecting the correct tax professional for the job.
March 26, 2024 · 3 min read
Answering tax questions: A primer on tax research
Tax research can help you find answers to your tax question, but some resources have more authority than others.
March 14, 2024 · 3 min read
How to organize business expenses: 7 important steps
Wondering how to organize your small business expenses? These categories can help you budget and analyze your performance as well as make tax time easier.
February 12, 2024 · 8 min read
How to use consolidated financial statements to track assets and income
A consolidated financial statement is an excellent way to keep track of the assets and income of a group of legal entities owned by a parent—but you should be aware of the guidelines.
February 5, 2024 · 2 min read
Should I publish an annual report?
Annual reports are not only beneficial to large, publicly traded corporations. Armed with an understanding of what an annual report can accomplish, small businesses stand to gain similar benefits by publishing annual reports of their own.
February 5, 2024 · 3 min read
Use a cash flow statement to keep your eye on your bottom line
As a business owner, a cash flow statement, which shows the amount of money coming in and going out of an enterprise, is one of the main financial statements you should know about.
February 5, 2024 · 2 min read