We have a special treat today. More than just explaining the fundamentals of computer-based accounting, I’m going to talk with Jim Miller, recently retired payroll specialist and tax auditor, who spent the last 10 years of his career as a…

No matter how advanced your accounting software, some tasks will always seem tedious. Whether it’s payroll reporting or some type of data analysis, there are a few isolated processes that cause your eyes to glaze over. However, the boom in technology across…

While lack of knowledge and industry jargon may hinder business owners from upgrading accounting software, fear of the transition period seems to ignite the most fear. Researching new tools and systems to fix specific problems can be easy—even fun—but when it comes…

Whether you’re new to computer accounting or have used the technology for a few years, there comes a time when ever small business owner asks: Is this efficient? Accounting processes take up a lot of time for small businesses, and flaws in…

Most every American has heard that the federal government has passed comprehensive tax reform, but not very many understand the immediate and annual impact to their total tax burden.   Unfortunately, there are politics at play here, too. One of…

One of the fundamental advantages of computer accounting and software technology in general is the ability to scale specific computational functions.   The ability to automatically recognize and repeat the same calculation over and over again tends to save someone…

Looking for a place to introduce yourself to computer accounting software, while not feeling overwhelmed? Here, we explore some of the general terminology and basic concepts associated with modern computer accounting.