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Bank Feed Matching

Mastering QuickBooks Online Bank Feed Matching

In our last blog post, we explored how to use banking filters in QuickBooks Online (QBO) to categorize transactions efficiently by leveraging matches, rules, and suggestions. However, once these automated features have done their job, we’re often left with some transactions that still need to be addressed. In this post, we’ll walk through the next […]

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Avoid Lost Deductions: How to Properly Document Business Expenses for IRS Audits

Don’t Let “Naked” Expenses Cost You During an IRS Audit   When it comes to IRS audits, one of the most common reasons taxpayers lose out on deductions is simple but avoidable: lack of documentation. You might think that a bank or credit card statement is enough to prove business expenses, but the IRS sees

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Bank Feed

Mastering the Bank Feed in QuickBooks Online

Managing your bank transactions efficiently is a crucial part of keeping your books clean and accurate. QuickBooks Online (QBO) simplifies this process with its bank feed feature, allowing you to automatically import, categorize, and reconcile transactions from your linked bank and credit card accounts. However, to get the most out of the bank feed, you

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Advanced Bank Feed Features in QuickBooks Online

Bank Feed Skills for Closing the Books   In previous blog posts, we’ve covered the essential knowledge required to close the books. Now, it’s time to put that knowledge into action by mastering the skills necessary to efficiently close the books. We are going to focus on advanced topics related to the QuickBooks Online (QBO)

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Understanding Recurring Transactions in QuickBooks Online

The Importance of Recurring Transactions For many businesses, financial transactions are repeated month after month. In fact, it’s estimated that about 80% of transactions fall into this category. Instead of manually entering the same data every time, QuickBooks Online (QBO) provides two primary ways to automate this process: Bank Rules – These automate transaction categorization

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QuickBooks Online: Special Transactions

When using QuickBooks Online (QBO), it’s easy to assume that most transactions fit neatly into two categories: sales transactions or purchase transactions. However, several types of transactions don’t fall into either category, yet they’re essential for maintaining accurate financial records. These Special Transactions include bank deposits, journal entries, and zero-dollar transactions. Let’s break down these

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Understanding Purchases Versus Expenses in QuickBooks

In a prior blog post we discussed sales versus income.  Today we will dive into another set of similar terms that have different meanings in QuickBooks. When working in QuickBooks, it’s essential to understand how the terms “purchases” and “expenses” are used. These terms may seem straightforward in everyday language, but in QuickBooks, they carry

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Advanced Project Insights with Project Reports and Labor Costing

In our previous blog post, we explored the foundational features of the QuickBooks Online Projects tool, including its dashboard, setup, and general benefits for job costing. In this follow-up, we’ll take a deeper dive into Project Reports; a robust toolset for assessing project profitability, labor costs, and unbilled time. We’ll also explain how to link

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Workflow Management

Streamlining Job Costing with QuickBooks Projects

Many businesses operate on a project-by-project basis and require a system to track revenue, costs, and profitability for each project. QuickBooks Online’s Projects feature is a great tool that enables businesses to consolidate all project-related activities into one central location – the Projects Dashboard, also known as the Project Center. Let’s dive into the features,

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Sales vs. Income

Understanding Sales vs. Income in QuickBooks Online

When working in QuickBooks Online (QBO), it’s essential to understand the difference between sales vs. income. These terms have specific meanings within the QuickBooks ecosystem that does not necessarily align with their broader real-world definitions. This blog post will help clarify these distinctions, explain their implications, and guide you through proper configuration and usage in

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