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5 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes You Must Avoid

Stephanie Peterson

Misusing Petty Cash Some business owners think of petty cash as extra cash and don't feel the need to save receipts or track how the money is spent. Petty cash isn't a business owner's personal wallet, and all transactions made using petty cash must be tracked to back up deductions.

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5 Bookkeeping Errors that are Costing Your Business

Stephanie Peterson

Due to a lack of knowledge of proper accounting procedures and regulations, many small business owners often make costly bookkeeping errors in their early years of operation. Here are 5 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes small business owners make. All in all, bookkeeping is best to be left to accounting professionals.