An inventory aging report is a list of the items on hand grouped by the length of time in inventory. It’s used to identify slow moving inventory plus the additional costs to store and maintain these products until they are sold. If you use accounting software, you’ve got a few options for creating the report….
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Inventory Turnover Ratio: Definition, Formula & What It Means
The inventory turnover ratio is an efficiency ratio that measures how quickly inventory is turned into sales. A high inventory turnover is generally positive and means a company has good inventory control while a low ratio typically indicates the opposite. There are exceptions to this rule that we also cover in this article. If you…
Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio: Definition & How To Use It
The accounts receivable turnover ratio measures how effectively a business can collect payment from customers they have extended credit to. The ratio shows how effective their credit policy and procedures are and how streamlined their accounts receivable process is. This article shows you how to calculate your A/R turnover ratio and what it means. What…
Accounts Payable Turnover Ratio: Definition, Formula & Free Template
The accounts payable (A/P) turnover ratio measures how fast a business pays its suppliers. The ratio is calculated by dividing total supplier purchases by the average accounts payable balance for the period. It can be used to identify payment issues, and it gives creditors a sense of your payment history with vendors. If you use…
Journal Entries: What They Are & How to Do Them
A journal entry is a record of a financial event that has occurred in your business. By recording journal entries, you ensure that your financial statements are accurate and complete. We cover basic accounting, two types of journal entries, and three simple steps to prepare journal entries manually or using an accounting software. What Is…
Free Invoice Template for Excel, PDF & Word
An invoice is a customer’s bill for a sale after goods or services have been delivered but before payment has been made. Accounting software is the best way to create and send an invoice but typically costs a monthly fee. To help, we have a free, downloadable free invoice template in Excel, PDF, and Word….
Top 7 Free Invoice Generators
If you’re getting your business off the ground and you’re generating less than five invoices monthly, you can either create invoices manually or use a free invoice generator. Out of these two options, we recommend you try an invoice generator. In addition to creating professional looking invoices, your customers can pay their invoices online. For…
What Are the Best Invoice Payment Terms for Your Small Business?
Choosing the wrong invoice terms can disrupt your cash flow and alienate customers. However, for an entrepreneur just starting out, it can be difficult to know what terms to set to get paid faster and establish positive relationships with your customers. Your industry and client history are key components in choosing the right invoice terms….
Understanding Early Payment Discounts on Invoices
An early payment discount (also called a prompt payment or cash discount) is a reduction in an invoice balance when it’s paid before the due date. A common discount is 2/10 – net 30, which means buyers can earn a 2% discount by paying in 10 days. A $500 invoice would be discounted to $490….
Small Business Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Guide
Small business bookkeeping consists of recording your business’ daily transactions. This includes sales, expenses, inventory purchases, and liabilities that you incur. If you’re first starting out with small business accounting, you will most likely do the books yourself and hand them over each year to a tax professional who will prepare your tax return. How…
6 Best Business Expense Tracker Apps
The best business expense tracker apps allow you to capture receipts electronically, import credit card transactions, and integrate with most accounting software products. As a result, employees spend less time tracking down receipts so you don’t miss out on any tax deductions. We evaluated a dozen options and narrowed it down to the top six….
Extending Credit to Your Customers: A Primer for Small Business Sellers
Extending credit to customers allows them to purchase goods and services on credit and pay for them later on. Offering credit is often a win-win for both merchants and buyers. Customers have more purchasing power, and tend to buy more if they are not limited to cash they have at the time of the sale….