Bookkeeping

In financial accounting, corporate income can be broken down in a multitude of ways, and firms have some latitude on how and when to recognize and report their earnings. Two such measurements are comprehensive income and other comprehensive income (OCI). Though they sound similar, there are certain differences, primarily in …

When browsing accounting software, we always recommend considering your business’s specific needs and comparing those against each software’s feature list. Making an informed decision goes a long way regarding something as important as your company’s financial health. These help you track, manage, and plan around the financial health of your …

Maintaining a healthy business also means learning how to correctly recognize and report your revenue. There are four revenue recognition methods, but for the sake of this guide, we’re going to focus on the percentage of completion method (POC), which is what most contractors end up using. It also has …

Common activity bases include predetermined overhead rate direct labor hours, machine hours, or direct labor cost. Your company’s unique circumstances will dictate which base is most relevant. This rate is useful from the point of view of cost control as it enables management to plan ahead and budget for the …