Accounting and Bookkeeping Resources
Small business accounting and bookkeeping resources, including information on accounting software, accounting terms, accounting systems, and basic bookkeeping.
"How Do I Change My Fiscal Year End?"
If you run a Canadian business and want to change your fiscal year end, here’s the procedure for changing your fiscal year.
If you run a Canadian business and want to change your fiscal year end, here’s the procedure for changing your fiscal year.
"Fiscal Year Definition"
What is a fiscal year and do you have to have a fiscal year end of December 31st if you run a Canadian business? This fiscal year definition explains.
What is a fiscal year and do you have to have a fiscal year end of December 31st if you run a Canadian business? This fiscal year definition explains.
"How to Find A Good Accountant"
The services of a good accountant can be invaluable to your small business. But how do you find a good accountant? These tips for finding a good accountant will help.
The services of a good accountant can be invaluable to your small business. But how do you find a good accountant? These tips for finding a good accountant will help.
"Accounts Payable"
A definition of the accounting term accounts payable and how accounts payable applies to small businesses.
A definition of the accounting term accounts payable and how accounts payable applies to small businesses.
"Accounts Receivable"
A definition of the accounting term accounts receivable and how accounts receivable applies to small businesses.
A definition of the accounting term accounts receivable and how accounts receivable applies to small businesses.
"Accrual Basis Accounting versus Cash Basis Accounting"
A definition of accrual basis accounting and an explanation of how accrual basis accounting and cash basis accounting differ.
A definition of accrual basis accounting and an explanation of how accrual basis accounting and cash basis accounting differ.
"Assets"
A definition of the term assets and an explanation of fixed assets, current assets, and asset turnover.
A definition of the term assets and an explanation of fixed assets, current assets, and asset turnover.
"Bad Debt"
A definition of bad debts and an explanation of the accounting for bad debts.
A definition of bad debts and an explanation of the accounting for bad debts.
"Balance Sheet"
A balance sheet definition with links to instructions and a template for creating a balance sheet.
A balance sheet definition with links to instructions and a template for creating a balance sheet.
CGA (Certifed General Accountant) Definition
What is a CGA? And how do CGAs differ from other accountants and from bookkeepers? Find out what a CGA can do for your business.
What is a CGA? And how do CGAs differ from other accountants and from bookkeepers? Find out what a CGA can do for your business.
"Preparing A Balance Sheet"
An explanation of the different sections of the balance sheet and a balance sheet template that you can use for your small business.
An explanation of the different sections of the balance sheet and a balance sheet template that you can use for your small business.
"Preparing An Income Statement"
An explanation of what an Income Statement is and an Income Statement template that you can use for your small business.
An explanation of what an Income Statement is and an Income Statement template that you can use for your small business.
Small Business Glossary
Includes definitions and resources for accounting terms such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet. From your About.com guide.
Includes definitions and resources for accounting terms such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet. From your About.com guide.
Balance Sheet For A Small Business
A balance sheet worksheet from the Royal Bank (PDF file).
A balance sheet worksheet from the Royal Bank (PDF file).
"Basic Accounting - Balance Sheets"
Definitions of the components of the balance sheet from BusinessTown.com.
Definitions of the components of the balance sheet from BusinessTown.com.
"Basic Bookkeeping"
Outline of how to set up a bookkeeping system for your small business from Canada Business Service Centres.
Outline of how to set up a bookkeeping system for your small business from Canada Business Service Centres.
"Bookkeeping"
Outline of how to set up your books and how to maintain an adequate bookkeeping system from Manitoba's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Mines (PDF file).
Outline of how to set up your books and how to maintain an adequate bookkeeping system from Manitoba's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Mines (PDF file).
"Bookkeeping - Why Bother?"
Jennifer Kubilis presents 11 good reasons to bother with bookkeeping, even though it's not the most enjoyable part of running a business (Canadian).
Jennifer Kubilis presents 11 good reasons to bother with bookkeeping, even though it's not the most enjoyable part of running a business (Canadian).
Bookkeeping Reminder Service
Free service from Blue Raven Business Services sends you timely reminders via email to help you maximize your tax deductions, save money on bookkeeping and accounting, and be ready for tax time (Canadian).
Free service from Blue Raven Business Services sends you timely reminders via email to help you maximize your tax deductions, save money on bookkeeping and accounting, and be ready for tax time (Canadian).
"Cash vs. Accrual Accounting"
An explanation of these two basic accounting methods from the CCH Small Business Owner's Toolkit (American).
An explanation of these two basic accounting methods from the CCH Small Business Owner's Toolkit (American).
"Recordkeeping For A Small Business"
This recordkeeping primer from Alberta First includes information on bookkeeping, payroll and personnel records, and a recordkeeping checklist.
This recordkeeping primer from Alberta First includes information on bookkeeping, payroll and personnel records, and a recordkeeping checklist.