Article Tag: finance software

9 Basic (and New) Accounting Skills You Need for Success

Published June 9, 2022 by Amita Jain

Numerical prowess is critical to the accounting profession. But as technology makes entry-level tasks simpler and complex analysis easier, the combination of skills required from accountants is going beyond the basics. Accountants of today need tech-savviness,... Continue Reading

3 Best Free Accounting Software For Nonprofits

Published September 23, 2016 by Shephalii Kapoor; Updated on May 17, 2022

Fueled by grants and contributions, nonprofit organizations often face increased requests for accountability and transparency in financial reporting. Recording donations, managing payroll, and handling cash flows are some of the common issues these organizations face. In... Continue Reading

Capterra Value Report: A Price Comparison Guide for Payroll Software

Published April 20, 2022 by Priyanka Aggarwal

There are a plethora of things that human resources (HR) professionals need to keep an eye on when choosing payroll software for their business. However, more often than not, users’ top two considerations are functionality and... Continue Reading

What Is a Statement of Financial Position? And Why It Matters to Your Business

Published March 31, 2022 by Amita Jain

Busy trading, running sales calls, or managing employees? Who has time for finances? Small business owners juggle multiple responsibilities, and in the bustle, accounting often takes a back seat. But even though your bank balance seems... Continue Reading

Category Compare: Bookkeeper vs. Accounting

Published March 25, 2022 by Barkha Bali

In this report, we define and compare bookkeeper software and accounting software to help you decide which one suits your business needs. Bookkeeper software and accounting software are often mistaken for each other because both are... Continue Reading

Category Compare: Accounting vs. Financial Management Software

Published March 16, 2022 by Ashish Upadhyay

People often blur the lines between accounting software and financial management software, but their distinct functions make them vastly different from each other. This report will identify the similarities and differences between the two software categories... Continue Reading

10 Metrics Every Financial Dashboard Should Include

Published February 10, 2022 by Amita Jain

Track your company’s performance with these ten key financial metrics. Is your business flying blind without any guidance on financial metrics? Running a small and midsize business (SMB) in the dark when cash is tight can... Continue Reading

7 Best Payroll Software for Independent Contractors

Published May 25, 2019 by Ashish Upadhyay; Updated on January 26, 2022

Payroll software automates compensation management and tax filing for contractors. As a small business owner, running payroll for independent contractors can be tricky, as you may not have the same processes set up for them as... Continue Reading

How to Use Job Costing in QuickBooks

Published March 25, 2015 by Andrew Marder

You don’t accidentally run a great business. Maybe you have a great idea and maybe you have great people working for you, but in order to run a great business you need to understand how your... Continue Reading

Understanding the Difference Between Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow

Published March 18, 2015 by Andrew Marder

How much money did your company make last year? If there was ever a complicated question disguised as a simple one, that’s it. For small business owners, it’s not just a matter of making small talk... Continue Reading