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How Do I Get Started with Accounting Software?

New to accounting software? Learn the first steps to set up your system, import data, and streamline your finances….
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What Is GAAP? A Small Business Guide to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Learn what GAAP means, why it matters for small businesses, and how key accounting principles support better financial reporting…
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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which Method Is Right for Your Business? 

Learn the difference between cash and accrual accounting, with plain-language definitions, real-world examples, pros and cons, and how to…
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What Should Business Owners Track? 5 Key Metrics for Financial Health

Discover the top financial metrics every accountant should monitor—income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity—and how accounting software can help….
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The History of Accounting: From Ancient Times to Modern Software

Discover how accounting evolved—from clay tablets in Mesopotamia to double-entry bookkeeping and today’s cloud-based software. A brief timeline of…
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Accounting Software vs. ERP: What’s the Difference and When to Upgrade?

Discover the key differences between accounting software and ERP systems. Learn when it’s time to upgrade, what each tool…
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Types of Accounting: What Your Business Needs to Know

Learn the differences between financial, managerial, and tax accounting—when to use each, real-world examples, and how AccountEdge supports every…
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What Is Accounting? A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners

Learn what accounting really means, why it's essential for business decision-making, and how software like AccountEdge can simplify the…
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Accounting vs. Bookkeeping: Which Does Your Business Need?

Learn the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, when small businesses need both, and how software like AccountEdge supports each…
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