by Ibanessa S Hogan | Blog
Manufacturing overhead costs are direct labors, direct materials and direct expenses, such as electricity used in the factory, depreciation of the machinery, supplies used in the manufacturing process, etc. These costs are based on a predetermined overhead rate. The...
by Ibanessa S Hogan | Blog
Tired of repetitive data entry? QuickBooks provides a way to save time and keystrokes when you create some transactions. We wrote last month about the benefits of having QuickBooks on your desktop. Among those we listed are three that have impact on every business...
by Ibanessa S Hogan | Blog
According to Zimmerman (2016), “an accounting system is very much a part of the fabric that helps hold the organization together” (p.4). Why? Because it provides the business with the information necessary to make sound business decisions. Such decisions are, what...
by Ibanessa S Hogan | Blog
Quite often people wonder what makes a good leader. When I was an employee working for the most part, for large and medium-sized companies, I was exposed to different management styles and personalities. Along the way, I realized that the concept of leadership can be...
by Ibanessa S Hogan | Blog
You know about QuickBooks but you’re still hesitating. Here’s why you should make the transition.Even if you’re a very small business, you’re at a competitive disadvantage if you’re still doing your accounting manually. You might be doing okay using Microsoft Word for...
by Ibanessa S Hogan | Blog
The invoices and other forms you send to customers and vendors should reflect your company’s attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency. Every opportunity you have to interact with your customers and vendors is critical. Whether it’s a phone call, an in-person...