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How to Track Inventory and Per-Unit Cost in Excel
Expensive inventory tracking software is unnecessary when a spreadsheet can do the same thing as well as COGS and Cost Accounting.
Apr 14, 2011 - Judith Lee
COGS and Cost Accounting Basics
The basic component of cost accounting is cost of goods sold (COGS), which is expensing parts of a product when sold.
Apr 5, 2011 - Judith Lee
How to Tell the Difference Between Cash and Accrual Accounting
Once an accrual is understood, it is really quite easy to know if a company is using cash or accrual based accounting. Though some might use a combination.
Mar 9, 2011 - Judith Lee
Helpful iPhone ACCA Apps - Best BPP Accountancy Applications
Find the very best accountancy applications, choose from a range of helpful iPhone ACCA apps designed to aid student learning.
Jan 20, 2011 - Kate Le Page
Best Accounting Software for Small Business in 2011
Compare, download and review top accounting solutions for small business managers and personal users in 2011.
Jan 12, 2011 - Chen Nanyang
Best Online Accounting Software Programs 2011 Reviews
Compare and download top commercial and free Web-based online accounts systems for professional accountants, small business managers and personal users.
Jan 6, 2011 - Chen Nanyang
Small Business Accounting Payroll Taxes and Journal Entry Sample
Learn how to do payroll for a small business including making journal entries, calculate federal and state taxes, insurance and retirement payments.
Oct 28, 2010 - James Clausen
Accounting 101 – Petty Cash Voucher Slip and Format Procedure
Learn how to properly account for petty cash, including journal entry procedures, general ledger, voucher slips, receipting and expense disbursements.
Oct 19, 2010 - James Clausen
Inventory Costing Methods – Gross Profit and Retail Method
The gross profit and retail method are two accounting procedures for valuing total inventory cost when a physical count isn't practicable.
Oct 14, 2010 - James Clausen
Accounting 101 – Manufacturing Inventory Production Management
Learn how inventory is controlled and valued in a manufacturing environment. Discover the inventory control process from raw materials to finished goods.
Aug 27, 2010 - James Clausen
Best Free Open Source Accounting Software Download Reviews
Computer users can choose free or open source accounting software applications for financial management.
Jun 19, 2010 - Chen Nanyang
Understanding Different Budgeting Techniques
There are three main approaches to budgeting which include incremental budgeting, zero-based budgeting and flexed budgeting.
Jun 2, 2010 - Kate Le Page
Identifying Different Costs in Business
Business costs may include capital and revenue costs, direct and indirect costs as well as fixed and variable costs.
Jun 1, 2010 - Kate Le Page
Understanding Company Annual Reports
An annual report is primarily undertaken for the protection of shareholders and includes financial highlights, chairman's statement and director reports.
May 31, 2010 - Kate Le Page
Stationery for Preparing and Filing Accountancy Records
A simple guide to the essential stationery required in the preparation and filing of accountancy records such as a cash book, calculator and large file.
May 20, 2010 - Kate Le Page
Tips on Choosing the Right Accountant
There are several things to bear in mind when choosing an accountant including checking qualifications, references, added value services and fees.
May 20, 2010 - Kate Le Page
Accounting 101 Basics – Perpetual Inventory Control System
Learn the meaning of a perpetual inventory control system, how it interacts with the accounting general ledger book value and the inventory process.
May 11, 2010 - James Clausen
What is the Current Ratio used for in Accounting for a Business?
The current ratio is used in accounting to determine the viability of a company by measuring current assets versus current liabilities
Apr 26, 2010 - James Hutchinson
How to Prepare a Journal Entry - Accounting Tips
Find out about the five parts to a journal entry and how to decide between debiting or crediting journal entry accounts.
Apr 20, 2010 - Maire Loughran
Small Business Payroll – Avoid Regulations Violations and Fines
Payroll law is complicated and violations are costly. This critical but common information is something that all small business owners should be aware of.
Apr 13, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt
Best Free Call Tracking Accounting Management Software Systems
Review and download of best or free PBX call tracking and accounting management software for telecom expense management of big or small business.
Apr 12, 2010 - Chen Nanyang
Operating Activities Provided and Used in the Cash Flow Statement
The Cash Flow Statement of a business is one of the most important schedules in Accounting. Balancing the activities section can be difficult.
Apr 11, 2010 - James Hutchinson
Best Free Business Bookkeeping Software Reviews
Free simple and easy bookkeeping software for small business bookkeepers - download, reviews and comparison.
Apr 8, 2010 - Chen Nanyang
Customizable Manufacturing Accounting Software for Businesses
Need to choose accounting software for a manufacturing business? Make sure that you pick an application you can customize, for optimum results.
Apr 7, 2010 - Victoria Nicks
Using Paypal and Business Accounting Software
With new online businesses opening, many neglect to think using software like Quickbooks. Paypal offers some advantages in this process and ERP software isn't required
Mar 27, 2010 - Nick Schklair
Productive and Nonproductive Payroll Earnings
Accounting establishes different codes in payroll in order to keep track of hours worked for management of salary expense. Codes can be productive or nonproductive.
Mar 22, 2010 - James Hutchinson
How to Use Worked Hours in a Productivity System
Employers can classify worked time for hourly and salary workers from payroll into different types for use in a productivity management system.
Mar 15, 2010 - James Hutchinson


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