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Saying “bookkeeping is important” is a bit like saying “water is wet.” It’s as patently obvious as business advice can be. What might be less obvious is just how difficult it is to address this critical responsibility. Smaller organizations may struggle to find the time, the expertise and the tools necessary to keep pace with

The cash method provides an immediate recognition of revenue and expenses, while the accrual method focuses on anticipated revenue and expenses. Accrual accounting uses double-entry accounting, where there are generally two accounts used when entering a transaction. This method is more accurate than cash basis accounting because it tracks the movement of capital through a company and

Most companies list cash and cash equivalents together on their balance sheet, but some companies list them separately. Cash equivalents are investments and other assets that can be converted into cash within 90 days. These assets are so close to cash that GAAP considers them an equivalent. However, the current ratio includes more assets in the numerator;