The balance sheet is a snapshot or moment in time. If you own a business, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with the term balance sheet. If it feels like…
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Do you have a six-page income statement? Do you get confused by all the different names for the income statement: statement of operations, income statement, profit and loss, P&L? Does…
When it comes to your finances, trust is everything. Yet, bookkeeper fraud costs the typical organization 5% of its revenue each year. And often, the fraud occurs for 14 months…
When business owners and entrepreneurs come to us for help, they’re in need of a solution, and so the first thing we really try to pinpoint is: What is the…
Ever wonder what other business owners like you are doing to improve their back office throughout the year? Well, let us tell you! Here are our newest and/or most popular…
Pumpkin spice, football, changing leaves, horror films, and an extra hour of sleep aren’t the only great things about fall! This year you can also enjoy savings! ‘Tis the season…
ScaleFactor recently announced that it is shutting down in August and has already terminated accounting services. Beginning August 11, and continuing through August 27, contracts for ScaleFactor will end. Read...
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Over the last month, businesses across every industry have been hit hard by COVID-19. Employee safety concerns, loss of revenue, and supply chain disruptions are just a handful of the...
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Time is our only finite resource. It’s the only thing on this planet that is always diminishing. And as entrepreneurs, we often feel like there is less time available to…
As the CEO of Acuity, it’s my responsibility to keep an eye on current events, industry trends, and generally what’s happening within the market that we serve. One ongoing trend…
It’s hard to believe, but Q4 is almost here! Every business is trying to finish the year strong and start next year off on the right foot. For your business,…
Small Business Bookkeeping A Complete Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Basics Bookkeeping vs. Accounting Bookkeeping Tips Hiring a Bookkeeper vs. In-House Bookkeeping Small Business Bookkeeping by Industry Key Takeaways Small...
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Many people use the terms bookkeeping and accounting interchangeably because of their overlapping duties. However, bookkeeping and accounting are not the same, and their differences could mean significant things for…
Earlier this year, our accounting software partner QuickBooks announced the launch of its own small business bookkeeping services arm called QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping. Dedicated to providing one-on-one support from a…
In today’s tech-driven world, few professions can be traced back hundreds — let alone thousands — of years. One exception? The field of accounting. Every business, large or small, relies…
One of the most critical aspects of your business is your bookkeeping. Having a trusted and competent bookkeeper can keep things running smoothly and your stress at bay. If you…
Until now, QuickBooks customers have either used the platform themselves or worked with a third-party accounting firm to use it for them. But just this week, QuickBooks has launched its…
Now that tax season has come to a close, you’re probably ready to take a load off and relax, but don’t get too comfortable! Now is the ideal time to…
Fundamentally speaking, it might seem like nonprofit and for-profit businesses have nothing in common. After all, the main goal of a for-profit entity is to maximize profits for owners and…
There’s no denying it: Marie Kondo’s Netflix hit “Tidying Up” has entirely taken the world by storm. And as a result, no closet, bookshelf, or memory box is safe from…
The new year is a great time to take a step back and assess your business. What did you accomplish in 2018? What are you trying to achieve in 2019?…
You may be familiar with Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” series. Here’s our version. First up — our COO and resident cryptocurrency expert, Matthew May. 1. What’s your favorite customer…
When Kate Mosquera, accounting cloud specialist at Acuity, gets up in the morning, she LIVES accounting, welcoming the sunrise by breathing in the sweet smell of all the books she’s…
Who isn’t making the move to cloud-based technology? After many years of desktop-based solutions, the initial security concerns have all but disappeared and SaaS tech companies like yours have found…
In today’s economy, both consumers and business owners are more focused on cost-effectiveness than anything else — it’s just the smart way to navigate the current climate. The next smart…
It’s a big day at Acuity – big enough to bring back dancing Matthew. Today we are announcing our newest bookkeeping package: Daily bookkeeping! We have loved being the primary…
If you’re a chapter-based organization with the goal of growing your membership, you may not have a dedicated person for bookkeeping or accounting. But that doesn’t stop the questions about…
We know that houses don’t sell themselves, which is why time is always money when it comes to real estate. On top of that, each developer, property manager, agent or…
If you’re in the professional industry — doctor, lawyer, architect, engineer, consultant — you’re highly qualified, expertly trained, and have absolutely no time to manage your financial accounts. On top of…
Ever look at your business financials and think, there’s got to be an easier way to do this? We think there’s always a better way to do things, and figuring…
It’s the start of a new quarter and the latter half of the year! There’s no better time to get your business finances in order. Need help with your bookkeeping?…
When you’re just starting out, all the needs seem immediate: initial investment, branding, marketing, sales leads, brick and mortar or digital premises. But the most important thing that small business…
You didn’t get into the health and fitness world to keep track of receipts, manage bank statements, and report on cash flow. Regardless, healthy finances are something fitness business owners…
This may be the month for April Fool’s, but taxes are no joke. We can help you organize your business financials so that you’re better prepared for next year. Trust…
We’re not beating around the bush: your startup needs to hire a bookkeeper. And if we’re being even blunter, bookkeeping for startups from a firm as opposed to an individual bookkeeper….
Accounting may not be the most exciting task, but it’s important to your business and should be a priority. As a Sr. Sales Development Representative at Acuity, I’ve had many…
Q1 is a time for reflecting on the past year and planning for the new year. This is true for yourself, but it’s also true for your business. We want…
It was all rain in the “always sunny” California for QBConnect 2017, giving Team Acuity the perfect opportunity to stay inside and check in on all of the latest and…
Team Acuity is gearing up for the sold out Xerocon 2017! Will you be there? We can’t wait to mix and mingle with our cloud accounting and bookkeeping friends next…
Make the Most of QuickBooks Connect 2017 We are thrilled to be heading out to Silicon Valley next week for QuickBooks Connect 2017, a three-day event for small business owners…
