DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME UNLESS YOU’RE A BOOKKEEPER

With all the pertinent and sensitive information contained in these statements, it’s extremely important that they are accurate. But how do we know this? The typical small business person(s) become very confused with the input and output of data that’s needed to be reflected in these statements. Some may go as far as to educate themselves on basic accounting principles, while others will rely solely on their software program to organize it for them. As I always say, "NO, UNLESS YOU KNOW". Posting entries without a good understanding of accounting will subject your company to many bookkeeping errors. Not knowing the ins and outs of entries can be more trouble than it’s worth. You will end up spending unnecessary time to correct them, which in the long run, will cost you valuable man hours. Do yourself the favor, if you have any doubts about posting bookkeeping entries, ask the experts, or outsource this function completely so you won’t have to worry about it.

Knowledge is power. Having a basic understanding of bookkeeping entries will give you the confidence needed to be able to ask the right questions when dealing with your statements.

Here’s to your knowing! Jacqueline Ford Financial Strategist

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