Basic Accounting


Recent Basic Accounting Articles

Benchmark: What Taxes You Most?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Feb 1, 1996

A look at what financial matters are most troubling to entrepreneurs.  Read more

The Cobbler's Shoes

By Roxanne Coady |  Jan 1, 1996

An experienced accountant explains how she lost sight of the bottom line when she started her own company and why.  Read more

Advisers: Rent a CFO

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jan 1, 1996

A company president explains how his business brought in a short-term CFO.  Read more

Well Dun!

By Joshua D. Macht |  Dec 15, 1995

A collection-agency owner explains how his company is using technology to increase collections and handle more accounts.  Read more

Benchmark: No Financing? You're Not Alone

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Dec 1, 1995

Some statistics showing the different methods companies are using for financing.  Read more

Forecasting: Staying on Target

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1995

A corporate finance expert offers tips for accurate forcasting and explains why it is so important.  Read more

Advisers: Turn to Your Outside CPA

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1995

A CEO and an independent CPA explain some advantages of having financial expertise provided out-of-house.  Read more

Virtual Manager: Beyond Data

By William R. Pape |  Sep 15, 1995

A CIO explains how he has transformed his company's data into a powerful information tool.  Read more

LAN of Opportunity

By Brian McWilliams |  Sep 15, 1995

Four business people tell how they selected their local area networks and offer advice in the selection process.  Read more

Perfect Form

By Joshua D. Macht |  Sep 15, 1995

An operation manager explains how he creates customized invoices and purchase orders to fit each customer's need.  Read more

The No-Surprises Daily Money Watcher

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Aug 1, 1995

A look at a daily revenue report that is used by a CEO, and how he gets this information out to the company.  Read more

Credit Cards: Control Relocation Expenses

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Aug 1, 1995

A credit card is featured that employers can issue to employees to cover relocation expenses.  Read more

Software Selection: Budget Accounting Software

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Aug 1, 1995

A look at five inexpensive small-business accounting software packages.  Read more

Receivables: Learn to Love Slow Payers

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1995

An accounts-receivable manager offers some tips on how to sell to slow payers and make it pay off.  Read more

How to Succeed in Business in 4 Easy Steps

By Bo Burlingham |  Jul 1, 1995

A detailed look at how a successful entrepreneur guided a couple through various start-up pitfalls.  Read more

Accounting: Plan Ahead with Allowance Accounts

By Donna Fenn |  Jun 1, 1995

This offers a look at how a CEO set up allowance accounts to account for large, predictable expenses each month.  Read more

Accounts Receivable: Speedier Collection

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jun 1, 1995

A CEO tells how he ratcheted-up collection efforts as soon as interest rates started to climb.  Read more

Getting Down to Basics

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  May 1, 1995

Review of 'Bottom Line Basics: Understand and Control Business Finances,' a book that teaches financial management.  Read more

Foreign Currency Hazards

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  May 1, 1995

Expert advice on protecting your company's international accounts receivable against currency fluctuations.  Read more

A Business-Survival Checklist

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  May 1, 1995

Advice on managing cash flow.  Read more

The $52 Toilet-Paper Roll and Other Hazards of Closed Books

By George Gendron |  Apr 1, 1995

A company discovers an error in its accounting system when it opens its books to employees.  Read more

Collection Techniques

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 1995

Two guides on how to collect receivables.  Read more

View from the Top

By Jennifer deJong |  Mar 15, 1995

Four different types of business are represented in this piece that examines executive information systems.  Read more

Why Quick Billing Makes Sense

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Mar 1, 1995

Advice on invoicing customers on the same day you ship goods to strengthen cash flow and grow your business.  Read more

The Tax-Wise Cash Monitor

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jan 1, 1995

A close-up look at a balance sheet, complete with comments on how to use it for maximum effectiveness.  Read more

Payables: Bounced Checks to Give. . . ?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jan 1, 1995

A retailer tells how he once juggled payables and receivables until he almost bounced a check.  Read more

Accounting for Bankers

Jan 1, 1995

Even when your company is just starting out, you have a right to expect your financial advisers to helpmake connections for you. For instance, accountants...  Read more

Tomorrow's Loss

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Dec 1, 1994

An art retailer explains the mistakes he made in undervaluing the stocks he sold to raise early growth capital.  Read more

If I Had a Great Year, I'd . . .

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Dec 1, 1994

Graph displaying the results of small business survey that asked what would be done with a significant profit increase.  Read more

Benchmark: Farewell to Fast Payment?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1994

A chart displaying D B data that suggests larger companies are not necessarily the quickest customers to make payments.  Read more

The Cash-Flow Quagmire

By Mary Baechler |  Oct 1, 1994

A cofounder tells a cautionary tale explaining the mistakes she made delegating control of cash flow to a controller.  Read more

Equipment Leasing: Keeping Short-Term Funds Free

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1994

A quick look at an office equipment leasing deal that explains why leasing can be a better strategy than buying.  Read more

Resource: Accounting 101

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1994

A short review of J. Tabet and J. Slater's book 'Financial Essentials for Small Business Success,' with purchasing info.  Read more

Benchmark: Money from Where?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1994

A graph that shows various sources of capital and the percentage of growth companies that use these sources.  Read more

Tax Tip: Tax Free So Far? We Hate to Tell You, But...

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1994

An accountant offers a quick warning to companies that have yet to experience their first tax-positive year.  Read more