closing of books

What Does Closing of Books Mean in Accounting?

While you are engrossed in managing the finances of your clients you must have come across the terms such as the books, closing of books, or month-end close in the accounting industry. It is nothing but the final step in the accounting cycle. Let’s focus on the term closing of books, which means checking all…

Use the Slow Period to Your Advantage

Accounting firms are well aware of slow periods in their business which is natural and nothing to panic about. While some accounting practices follow a relaxed schedule but this quiet period is an opportunity to re-examine your current procedures. Slow periods during the business not only offer the time to sit down and brainstorm about…

Innovative Solutions to Overcome Talent Shortages in Accounting

Among the challenges faced by accounting practices across the UK, the challenge of talent shortage looms large. Factors such as high employee mobility, increase in wage demand due to inflation, and stressful work environment have created this situation. These factors make it difficult to attract and retain skilled professionals. Also, the situation gets complicated with…

Retail Accounting

A Comprehensive Guide on Retail Accounting

What is Retail Accounting Retail accounting is a unique inventory valuation and is more of an inventory management process than an accounting method. Under retail accounting, your accounting practice will estimate inventory value rather than calculate manually. You will also assume price changes, price rates across all units of the same item, and constant prices.…

Travel Agency Accounting

A Comprehensive Guide on Travel Agency Accounting

What is Travel Agency Accounting Under travel agency accounting, all the transactions in the travel business are recorded. Accounting practices will be looking after the bookkeeping and accounting of their travel agency client. Through travel agency accounting, you will be able to maintain financial records and reports which if neglected will lead to more taxes…