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What Is Amortization

What Is Amortization

November 19, 2021
Bill Kimball

In general, to amortize is to write off the initial cost of a component or asset over a certain span of time. It also implies paying off or reducing the initial price through regular payments. The intangible assets have a finite useful life which is measured by obsolescence, expiry of contracts, or other factors. A […]

Double Entry Definition

Double Entry Definition

November 19, 2021
Bill Kimball

The total of all debit entries therefore always equal to the total of all credit entries. This is a very important fact and is called the golden rule of accounting – debits must always equal credits. The above examples show contra asset accounts, but there are also examples of contra liability accounts and contra expense […]

The Difference Between Accruals And Deferrals

The Difference Between Accruals And Deferrals

November 18, 2021
Bill Kimball

The second type is the revenue accrual which refers to the reporting of a transaction that occurred as revenue and the asset that it occurred against. These revenues are reported during the period they were earned, which means this is before the money was received or the invoice was processed. According to Investopedia, deferred revenue […]

The Direct Write Off Method And Its Example

The Direct Write Off Method And Its Example

November 17, 2021
Bill Kimball

It is primarily used in its most literal sense by businesses seeking to account for unpaid loan obligations, unpaid receivables, or losses on stored inventory. Generally, it can also be referred to broadly as something that helps to lower an annual tax bill. It would still be better if the bad debt expenses are booked […]

Payroll Accounting Basics

Payroll Accounting Basics

November 16, 2021
Bill Kimball

In addition to payroll accounting services, we offer a wide variety of other capabilities to help you run your business, including tax preparation and planning as well as CFO services. We’re intensely focused on profitability, and we’re here to help you grow your business. Contact us today to see how our financial services can benefit […]

Reporting Depreciation When Trusts Own Business Entities

Reporting Depreciation When Trusts Own Business Entities

November 16, 2021
Bill Kimball

If the company receives a $12,000 trade‐in allowance, a gain of $2,000 occurs. If your total acquisitions are greater than $2,620,000 the maximum deduction begins to be phased out. The first step in determining your depreciation deduction is to determine the depreciable basis of the asset. Different rules apply depending upon how you acquired …