Bookkeeping Basics Blog

Jan 22, How To Record Customer Payments in Quickbooks

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:39:12 -0500

Jan 22, Manta Profile

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:18:39 -0500

Jan 7, Why You Sould Use Accounts Receivable

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:45:21 -0500

Hello, I am Stephanie Horne from Bookkeeping Basics and today I will be discussing Accounts Receivable. What is accounts receivable? Accounts Receivable, or A/R for short, is a balance sheet account that is used to record the income owed to your business for the products or services you sell. This is another very important account. You can be hugely successful with business booming and lots of money coming in, but you can quickly get yourself into a mess if your accounts receivable isn't being well taken care of. The process would start with the creation of an invoice when you sell a product or service that would be entered through Accounts Receivable account so you can generate a report showing how much outstanding money is owed to you, from who and when it is due.

Jan 2, Fiscal Cliff Update 01/01/2013

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:41:59 -0500

Tax changes included in Congress’ fiscal cliff legislation (01-01-2013) Here is a summary of the provisions included in the bill, which the President is expected to sign. Tax rates beginning January 1, 2013 A top rate of 39.6% (up from 35%) will be imposed on individuals making more than $400,000 a year, $425,000 for head of household, and $450,000 for married filing joint. 2% Social Security reduction gone

Dec 19, Contest Winners, Bookkeeping-Basics.net Sweepstakes

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:49:18 -0500

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Dec 7, New Lumber Tax in California

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:11:03 -0500

Do you live in CA? Are you in construction, or are you planning on doing any home renovation projects involving wood? If so, you might consider making your purchase before the new year... Beginning January 1, 2013, taxpayers who purchase lumber products will see a 1% tax separately shown on their sales receipts admistered by the BOE. In addition to this the state sales tax will be increasing by .25%, so you can SAVE MONEY by buying the following products now rather than later: Lumber, plywood particle board, fiberboard, poles, posts, structural panels, decking, railings, fencing, roofing (shakes and shingles), siding, sub-flooring, etc.. Pass it on!

Nov 28, Bookkeeping Basics, Book keeping How To For Business Owners And Bookkeepers

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:47:54 -0500

Bookkeeping Basics, A book keeping how to for bookkeepers and business owners. Knowledge of accounting is key to a successful business. Learn the basics of book keeping from a professional bookkeeper.

Nov 28, Bookkeeping News; Automatic Accounting News Update System

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:26:05 -0500

Bookkeeping News, An automatic bookkeeping and accounting news update system providing you with the latest news. You can also contribute your own news about bookkeeping.

Nov 28, Bookkeeping Links; Helpful Links & Bookkeeping Resources

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:03:28 -0500

Bookkeeping Links, Helpful accounting links and bookkeeping resources from Bookkeeping-Basics.net including bookkeeping directory, blogs, products, supplies and affiliations

Nov 27, Bookkeeping 101; Increase Your Knowledge of Bookkeeping

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:43:40 -0500

Bookkeeping 101, Increase your knowledge of bookkeeping will give you more than just the bookkeeping basics. It will help teach you about many bookkeeping and accounting topics.

Nov 27, Bookkeeping Articles; Accounting and Tax Information

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:18:45 -0500

Bookkeeping Articles, Accounting and tax information. Read these informative book keeping, tax and accounting articles to stay up-to-date on the latest accounting and tax information.

Nov 27, Bookkeeping Supplies; Office Products & Bookkeeping Software.

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:04:05 -0500

Bookkeeping Supplies; A great office products, bookkeeping software and accounting supplies store. Including computers, electronics, equipment, office furniture and motivational office art.

Nov 26, Online Income Taxes; Prepare Your Income Taxes Online

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:55:07 -0500

Online Income Taxes; Prepare your income taxes online with the help of Horne Financial Services, H&R Block At Home or Turbo Tax.ca all offering efile and fast refund capabilities.

Nov 26, Motivation Quotes; Inspiration and Success

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:25:11 -0500

Motivation Quotes, Inspiration and success quotes to help get and keep you motivated and inspired.

Nov 26, Motivational Art, Office Inspiration

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:01:40 -0500

Motivational Art, Office inpiration and inspirational artwork online store full of art that will help keep you inspired.

Nov 25, Motivation; Inspirational Quotes and Techniques

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:39:57 -0500

Motivation, Inspirational quotes and techniques for your inspiration in the office. These inspirational quotes can be helpful in your business success.

Nov 25, Accounting Jokes, Favorite Bookkeeping Funnies

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:10:56 -0500

Accounting Jokes, Favorite bookkeeping funnies, bookkeeping jokes, accounting funnies and bookkeeping laughs to brighten your day!

Nov 25, QuickBooks Bookkeeping Forms, Accounting and Tax

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:24:52 -0500

QuickBooks bookkeeping forms. Accounting and tax reports, free bookkeeper forms and snapshot views of standard quickbooks bookkeeping reports.

Nov 25, Basic Bookkeeping Forms; Excel, Quickbooks Template & Income Tax Deduction Lists

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:22:10 -0500

Get your free basic bookkeeping forms here. You will find basic Excel bookkeeping forms, QuickBooks templates, and income tax deduction lists for firefighters, law enforcement, educators and more.

Nov 25, Free Bookkeeping Tests, How much do you really know?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:04:35 -0500

Free bookkeeping tests to help find out how much you really know about bookkeeping.

Nov 25, Quickbooks Accounting Software Store - Exclusive Quickbooks Best Sellers

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:18:14 -0500

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Nov 25, Excel Bookkeeping Template - Easy to Use Excel Forms

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:14:01 -0500

Easy to use Excel bookkeeping template available here. Get started right away with these convenient bookkeeping excel accounting spreadsheet forms.

Nov 25, Estimated Tax Payment; Should You Adjust Your Payments?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:54:44 -0500

Should your estimated tax payment be adjusted? Find out if you should adjust your estimated tax installments and how to refigure your tax payments here.

Nov 25, Bookkeeping Test, 20 Question Interactive Exam

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:46:01 -0500

Bookkeeping Test, A 20 Question Interactive Exam To Test Your Bookkeeping Mettlle

Nov 25, Bookkeeping Services, Business and Personal

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:23:56 -0500

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Nov 25, Bookkeeping Quiz, Free, Quick and Fun Exam

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:10:42 -0500

A free bookkeeping quiz to test your bookkeeping knowledge. This free bookkeeping test is a great accounting quiz exam and will be a help to you when hiring a bookkeeper.

Nov 25, Bank Reconciliation, How to Reconcile a Bank Statement

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:05:18 -0500

Bank Reconciliation, How to reconcile bank statements in Quickbooks. Learn all about bank reconcile and account reconciliation

Nov 24, Accounting Chart of Accounts, How To Set Up The COA

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:59:51 -0500

Accounting Chart of Accounts. Learn how to setup the coa quickbooks chart of accounts in the quickbooks accounting software.

Nov 24, Testimonials, Bookkeeping Basics Visitors and Subscribers

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:54:42 -0500

Read the testimonials and bookkeeping reviews from other visitors and subsribers of Bookkeeping Basics and Horne Financial Services

Nov 24, Bookkeeping Tutorial, How To Do Bookkeeping

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:18:48 -0500

Bookkeeping Tutorial. These accounting tutorials and bookkeeping courses are basic free tutorials that will teach and visually show you how to do all the different aspects of bookkeeping.

Nov 24, Bookkeeping Ezine Newsletter Providing Free Monthly Bookkeeping Tips

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:09:22 -0500

The Bookkeeping Ezine is a newsletter that provides free monthy accounting tips and income tax and bookkeeping advice from Bookkeeping Basics.net that can help save you money!

Nov 24, Contact Me, Bookkeeping Questions and Suggestions!

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:37:39 -0500

Contact Me, Ask me a bookkeeping question or give me an accounting suggestion. I appreciate your comments and would love to hear from you!

Nov 23, Disclaimer, Bookkeeping Basics and Horne Financial Services Disclaimer

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:00:16 -0500

Disclaimer, Read the Bookkeeping-Basics.net and Horne Financial Services disclaimer

Nov 18, Suspense A/C Postings

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:29:36 -0500

Plant & Machinery maintenance cost $600. Cheque entered in Cash Account as $606. In asset account of Plant & Machinery the amount of $606 was debited.

Nov 18, Suspense Account

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:17:07 -0500

The purchase of new tools and equipment + vat has been posted as debit to repairs and maintenance (net amount) and debit to the vat account and credit

Nov 18, Clearing Suspense Accounts

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:05:37 -0500

When I clear a Suspense account do I have to clear it entry by entry or can I make one entry in General Ledger using the specific expense accounts totals

Nov 18, Bookkeeping SiteSearch, What Are You Searching For?

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:47:29 -0500

Welcome to Bookkeeping SiteSearch. What are your searching for? Search my site. Wondering where exactly to find bookkeeping info on starting your own business? Let sitesearch help you now

Nov 18, Bookkeeping FAQ, Read Frequently Asked Questions About Bookkeeping-Basics.net

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:53:51 -0500

Bookkeeping FAQ is where you can read Frequently Asked Questions about Bookkeeping-Basics.net along with other accounting FAQ, bookkeeping facts and bookkeeping basics.

Nov 18, Need A Bookkeeper? Hire A Qualified Bookkeeper With Experience

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:18:51 -0500

Need a bookkeeper? Make sure to hire a qualified bookkeeper with experience in full charge bookkeeping from general ledger to generation of financial statements.

Nov 12, Donations

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:41:52 -0500

Donations - Your Donations Are Appreciated, Thank you so much for your contribution!

Nov 3, Bookkeeping Test

Sat, 3 Nov 2012 01:02:13 -0400

Newly released! Free Interactive 20 question bookkeeping test. Be one of the first to check it out!

Oct 30, Chart of Accounts - The Foundation of Your Bookkeeping System

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:11:23 -0400

The Chart of Accounts is the foundation of your bookkeeping system. Learn more about what the COA is and why it is important here.

Oct 29, How to Set Up a Chart of Accounts in Quickbooks Part 2

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:52:12 -0400

The final two steps in the How to Set up a Chart of Accounts in Quickbooks video series.

Oct 22, How to Set Up a Chart of Accounts in Quickbooks

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:57:09 -0400

Find out the first steps in how to set up a chart of accounts in Quickbooks.

Oct 8, "Monday Morning Minute Introduction" Bookkeeping Basics

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 20:32:46 -0400

I will be posting new weekly how to videos on all the different aspects of bookkeeping called Monday Morning Minute. Be sure to check it out and subscribe to my channel!

Jun 5, Unemployed Father as Dependent

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:36:25 -0400

If my father is unemployed, can I add my unemployed father as my dependent? If your father is unemployed and you provide over half the cost of living

Jun 5, Owner Operator Truck Driver

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:18:15 -0400

I am an owner operator truck driver. What is my personal tax deduction with regards to my line of profession? Are there any special deductions that I qualify

Jun 5, Mobile Office

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:01:56 -0400

I am curious as to whether or not a rv can be used as an expense as a mobile office? If the RV you are using is being used exclusivley for business as

Jun 5, Mediclaim

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 01:55:08 -0400

My question is about Mediclaim. Is the Mediclaim money that I received taxable to me? Or is the Mediclaim money that I received not taxable to me? If the

Jun 5, Bookkeeping-Basics.net Privacy Policy

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 01:39:56 -0400

Bookkeeping-Basics.net Privacy Policy, Your privacy is important. This document outlines some things you need to know.

Jun 5, LOAN

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 01:33:36 -0400

HOW DO I LOAN MY BUSINESS MY PERSONAL MONEY?

Jun 5, Bookeeping Debits and Credits

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 01:26:24 -0400

What is the meaning of debit and credit? Thank you for your inquiry about bookkeeping debits and credits. Basically a debit is the left hand column of