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Why Successful Contractors Use Professional Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

First Important Principle In Construction Accounting: Everything starts with Cash because Cash Is Fact; Profit Is An Opinion. All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income. Job Deposits.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC).

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. Bank Account - Escrow Deposits. Bank Account - Operating. Cash On Hand.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

.” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. Change orders can be harder to manage – and present more of a profitability challenge – than pre-planned project work. Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

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Contractor's Secretary Does Everything Including Bookkeeping!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Following up to be sure a written estimate has been sent to every customer. Enter banking transactions including EFT, ACH, NSF, checks, debits and automatic payments. Enter banking transfers between checking and savings accounts. Separate direct and indirect job costs from overhead. Enter bank deposits.

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QuickBooks Online Converted To QuickBooks Contractors Desktop Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online is a great program for small companies including some non-profit organizations but it is not suited for a serious construction contractor with more than two projects a month and generating more than $500 a year in sales. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it! Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it!

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Unique QuickBooks Setup For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Let us handle your QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because accurate QuickBooks contractor reports are what profitable contractors use to help them steer their construction company through the ups and downs of the business cycle. Which QuickBooks Reports Will Help You Increase Sales And Profits? Of course you are!