General Ledger Articles

Keeping your books in order throughout the year is important. So, you track every item, line by line. And, you record every transaction. But, what is transaction in accounting? What, specifically, do you need to track and record?

Accounting is an essential part of running a business. But, that does not mean you have to be an accountant to understand the basics. Part of the basics is looking at how you pay for your assets—financed with debt or paid for with capital. Use the accounting equation to see the difference. What is the […]

Running a business means juggling a variety of financial reports, like your company’s trial balance and general ledger. With so many reports to look through, you may be asking yourself, What do these reports mean, and how do I use them? Take a look at the difference between general ledger vs. trial balance and how […]

You know what they say, “For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” And when it comes to accounting, taking time to get organized can save you a number of hours later … not to mention, money. That’s why you need your trusted organizational accounting tool, aka your chart of accounts (COA). What is […]

You’ve heard about debits and credits. You know they increase and decrease certain accounts. But, how much do you know about the accounts they affect? There are five types of accounts in accounting.

If you’re an employer, you can’t just be on your merry way after paying your employees. You also need to account for payroll expenses in your books. This is where payroll accounting comes into play. To ensure your accounting books are accurate, learn how to record payroll transactions.