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Basic Cost Accounting Variance Analysis: Examples of Cost and Volume Variances from Standards

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By: Feature Writer James Hutchinson

Credit Card Interest and Balance Transfers: Teaser Rates, Cash Advances and Unpaid Balances increase Expense

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By: Feature Writer James Hutchinson

Itemized Deductions for State and Local Taxes: Paying the Lowest Taxes and Getting the Biggest Refund

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Tax Deduction for Vehicle Donation to Charity: Owners who Missed Cash for Clunkers can Still Get a Break on Taxes

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Progressive, Regressive and Flat Taxes: How the United States Federal Income Tax Works

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Tax-Exempt vs. Taxable Bonds: Discounts, Premiums, Yields and Interest Rates are all Important

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Tax Credits, Exemptions and Deductions: The Importance of IRS Terminology in Saving Money on Taxes

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Income Tax Itemized Deductions on Schedule A: Saving Money by Reducing United States Taxable Income

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Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: Income Tax Strategy for the Buy or Rent Decision

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Basics of IRS Rules on Gains and Losses: Knowing the Tax Laws can Save Money on Investment Income and Gains

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Mid-Year Income Tax Saving Strategies: Tips on Planning During the Year to Increase Your Refund

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Cutting Business Travel and Food Expenses: Reducing Transportation and Living Costs on the Road

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Cutting Business Air Travel Expenses: Controlling Reimbursements can Save a Company Money

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Business Permanent Cost Reduction Strategies: How to Cut Company Expenses over the Long Term

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Cutting Business Expenses in a Hurry: How to Achieve Fast Short Term Cost Reductions in a Company

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Proper Accounting for Accrued Expenses: Understanding Current Liabilities on Financial Statements

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Accounts Payable and Three-Way Matching: Important Features of Accrual Expense Accounting

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Reading a Budget Variance Report: Understanding Expenses for Non-Financial Managers

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Creating a Budget with Volume Changes: Non-Financial Planning if Business Varies Substantially

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Creating a Budget for an Established Department: Building a Plan using Stable Volumes in a Support Department

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Prepaid Expenses and the Matching Principle: Amortizing Entries so that Cost Equals Revenue

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Fixed, Flexible and Revised Budgets: Methods to Deal with Changes in Volume in Business

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Types of Business Budgets: Understanding Volume, Operating and Capital Forecasts

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Inventory Methods Used in Accounting: Periodic and Perpetual Systems for Tracking Supplies

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Accounting for Capital Equipment: Understanding the Different Types of Property and Improvements

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Basic Accounting for Buildings and Equipment: Spreading the Cost of Major Assets over Time by Depreciation

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Days Cash on Hand Accounting Ratio: How Much Money Does a Company Need to Survive?

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The Difference Between Revenue and Income: Accounting Terminology for Sales and Profit

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Effective Petty Cash Procedures: Balancing and Maintaining Office Funds using the Imprest Method

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Internal Controls for Petty Cash and Receipts: Cash Management Policies Provide Safety and Security

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Segregation of Duties in Accounts Payable: Preventing Embezzlement Through Good Internal Controls

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COBRA Premium Assistance in the Stimulus Bill: Saving Money by Reviewing Health Insurance Coverage Options

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Mark-to-Market Accounting Pros and Cons: Why it is Important How Investments are Valued

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Calculating Employee Full-Time Equivalents: FTEs as a Measure of the Workforce and a Management Tool

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Adjusting Withholding Allowances on the IRS W-4: Is Getting a Big Income Tax Refund a Good Idea?

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Understanding the IRS W-2 Form: Important Features of the Wage and Tax Statement

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How Long Should Tax Records be Kept? Spring Cleaning Can Include Important Documents Too

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When to Take Purchase Discounts on Supplies: Saving Money by Taking Advantage of Opportunities in Business

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Price - Earnings per Share Ratio Basics: Using Historical and Forward PEs in Investing

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Increase your Income Tax Refund by Proper Timing: Lower your Taxes by Deferring Income and Maximizing Deductions

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Tips on Income Tax Preparation: Gathering the Documents Needed for Complete Returns

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Is Your Home an Asset or Liability? Examining the Accounting from Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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Days in Accounts Receivable Ratio: Measuring the Cash Flow of a Business

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Choosing a Career in Accounting: Is Becoming a CPA the Right Move?

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Stock Trading and the Wash Sale Rule: Why the IRS Law is Important to Short-term Traders

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Marginal and Total Costs in a Business: The Difference between Making and Losing Money

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Fixed and Variable Costs: An Example of how Businesses Manage Expenses

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