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The Bookkeeping Basics Blog is my mini notebook about Bookkeeping. It will provide you with lots of valuable information and do many things for you such as...

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Aug 25, 2023

Transaction Bookkeeping Questions - Decoding Expenses

Transaction Knowledge Bookkeeping Question

Transaction Bookkeeping Questions - We unpack the myriad forms of transactions – from personal banking and business expenditures, to complex financial trades – and explain their roles in shaping economic activities.

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Aug 24, 2023

Transfer Bookkeeping Questions - Asset Movements

Merchant Service Transfer

Transfer Bookkeeping Questions - Welcome to a comprehensive guide designed to make understanding and executing financial and asset transfers simple.

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Aug 24, 2023

Trial Balance Debits & Credits

How are Bank Deposit account, Dividends Paid, Loan Stock & Interest on Debentures recorded in the Trial Balance? Which do you debit and which do you credit?

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Aug 24, 2023

Vat Clearing

I'm doing a spreadsheet and I would like to know how to record: . vat clearing & . business levy in the financial statements??

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Aug 23, 2023

Chapter Journal Bookkeeping Questions - By Segment

Chapter Journal

Chapter Journal Bookkeeping Questions - Dive into the world of journal bookkeeping with our comprehensive chapters that addresses all your burning questions

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Aug 21, 2023

How to record start-up costs that i paid for personally for my business

As a start-up company in its early stage, i barely make enough money to pay for inventory and supplies via company income. So i still on occaasion will

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Aug 21, 2023

HST Transition Support Cheque for Small Business

To which GL account should I post the Ontario government's cheque for small business HST transition support. I don't have a GL called Other Revenue.

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Aug 17, 2023

Budget Bookkeeping Questions - Financial Precision

Budget Bookkeeping Question

Budget Bookkeeping Questions - Learn how to develop a comprehensive budgeting strategy that aligns with your financial goals and objectives.

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Aug 17, 2023

Bookkeeping Posting Questions - Clarify Doubts

Beginner Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping Posting Questions - Whether you have inquiries about journal entries, general ledger postings, adjusting entries, or specific posting procedures, this comprehensive Q&A section provides valuable insights and solutions

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Aug 14, 2023

Prepaid Bookkeeping Questions - Prepayment Options

Prepaid Rent

Prepaid Bookkeeping Questions - Explore the world of prepaid expenses and discover how they can streamline your budgeting, enhance accuracy in financial statements, and provide valuable insights into future cash flows.

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Aug 11, 2023

Bookkeeping Journal Entry Questions - Recording Process

General Journal Entry

Bookkeeping Journal Entry Questions - Learn the essential principles and best practices of creating journal entries, including debits and credits, proper documentation, and maintaining a well-organized journal.

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Aug 11, 2023

Bookkeeping Correction Questions - Fixing Errors

Correct Bookkeeping Entries

Bookkeeping Correction Questions - Discover strategies to identify and resolve common mistakes, such as data entry errors, reconciling discrepancies, and misclassified transactions.

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Aug 11, 2023

Bank Account Bookkeeping Questions - Transactions

Bank Interest

Bank Account Bookkeeping Questions - Traverse a wide range of topics related to bank accounts, gain practical knowledge, and find solutions to common banking challenges

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Aug 11, 2023

Bookkeeping General Ledger Questions - Recordkeeping

Bookkeeping Expenditures Ledger

Bookkeeping General Ledger Questions - Gain a deep understanding of how to create and maintain an accurate general ledger, which serves as the backbone of your company's financial information.

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Aug 10, 2023

Bookkeeping Expense Questions - Money Tracking

Bookkeeping Expenditures

Bookkeeping Expense Questions - From recording day-to-day expenses to categorizing and analyzing spending patterns, this page provides valuable insights and strategies for optimizing your financial management.

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Aug 10, 2023

Recording Service Entries

I am setting up my one-man web design company using an open source, double entry accounting program. Since I sell intangible items like website development

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Aug 09, 2023

Entries Required to Correct Deposit Error

We deposited and our bank cleared a cheque written to another company. I have written a check to that other company. I know I need to credit my bank

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Aug 09, 2023

Entering Year End WIP

Could you tell me what the corresponding entry would be when I am entering my Work in Progress on the balance sheet?

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Aug 09, 2023

Entering Dates for General Journal Entries

I work with a non-profit and have a disagreement with the Treasurer. She wants me to enter the date I actually make the GJE (interest income, pay pal transactions)

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Aug 09, 2023

Entering Bounced Cheque

How to enter a bounced cheque in manual bookkeeping

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Aug 09, 2023

Entering a Shareholder Expense Report.

I am getting very flustered because I am over thinking this. If you could help me I would appreciate it very much. My boss (shareholder) recently started

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Aug 09, 2023

Cleaning Up Non-Profit Books

I am working woth a new non-profit. They did not keep accurate records for the year 2010. While thier bank statements show more income that they show

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Aug 09, 2023

Clean Up Her Books

A friend has asked me to enter some data for her, reconcile her books, and in general, get her on the right track. She is carrying unpaid checks on her

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Aug 09, 2023

Bookkeeping Account Questions - The Fundamentals

Account Register

Bookkeeping Account Questions - This well rounded report covers the fundamentals of bookkeeping accounts, including their types, purpose, and how they are used to track and categorize financial transactions.

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Aug 07, 2023

Just the Bookkeeper Facts, Ma'am

About all the experience I have in bookkeeping is paying my household bills and balancing my checkbook. I've had no formal training or any education in

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Bookkeeping Questions and Answers

Our Questions and Answers Page is a valuable resource where you can find answers to common bookkeeping queries and seek guidance on specific challenges you may be facing. It serves as a platform for you to interact with our knowledgeable community and tap into a collective pool of expertise.

If you have a burning question about bookkeeping, whether it's related to financial statements, payroll processing, tax obligations, or any other aspect of accounting, our Questions and Answers Page is the perfect place to get reliable answers. Simply submit your question, and our team of experts and fellow bookkeeping enthusiasts will provide helpful insights and practical solutions.

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