The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been enforced throughout India as of 1 July 2017. Any taxpayer or business entity registered under the current tax administration must register under GST. The GST tax regime has replaced all other taxes. Since the inception of GST laws and rules, most indirect taxes, central excise duty, entertainment tax, service tax, purchase tax, central sales tax, and lottery tax are non-operational.

As a massive relief to taxpayers, the GST council has doubled the threshold limit to 40 lakhs. The government has also doubled the threshold limit for northeastern states to 20 lakhs wherein, the limit for hilly regions in the northeast is 10 lakhs. Indirect taxes have been merged into tax packages under the GST system. These relaxations in tax calculation have removed the tedious return filing procedures.

GST has made it easier to manage the financial operations of a business. The Goods and Services Tax is no longer an odd concept; it has been successfully functioning in 160 countries across the globe. According to India’s financial experts, the GST system is likely to boost the GDP to around 1-2% and reduce input costs by 10%. Essential customs duties, petroleum, alcohol, and property tax are still kept away from the purview of GST.

Without registering under GST, one can neither collect GST from his clients nor claim ITC for the bills that he/she pays. This article is part of our basic GST guide; Part-1 briefly explains GST rules’ basic laws and regulations, Compensation Scheme, Valuation of Supply, Transition Rules, and Input Tax Credit.

Fundamental Factors Influencing the Applicability of GST

The Goods and Services Tax in India is applicable based on various criteria, that includes:

• GST is applicable for individuals or businesses involved in the interstate supply of services and goods.
• GST rates apply to supplies worth more than or equal to rupees 20 lakhs in a FY (Financial year).
• Businesses or individuals who operate online or deal with e-commerce operations must adhere to GST taxation policies.
• It is also applicable to the services provided under a brand.
• Casual and non-taxable individuals are also subjected to GST rates.
• GST applies to the deduction and collection of taxes (TDS/TCS).
• GST also applies to input service distributors.
• It applies to the supply of online information and database access from India’s location to a person in India, other than a registered person.
• A person supplying goods on behalf of another taxable person is subject to GST.

GST Laws and Rules – Composition Scheme

The GST system’s introduction has gradually increased the number of registered businesses and taxpayers in the country. The Goods and Services Act has also introduced an alternative tax registration composition scheme that favors small businesses in India. The composition scheme entails some significant changes when compared to schemes that existed under the previous VAT regime. The scheme applies to businesses with an aggregated turnover of 1.5 crores or less (a lower limit applies to businesses that operate in northeastern states).

GST Composition Scheme Rules

The provisions of GST law allow small businesses in manufacturing sectors, service sectors – restaurants and merchants, register under the composition scheme. However, the scheme does not apply to the following taxpayers or businesses.

• A non-resident person subject to tax or a potential taxable person.
• Businesses and individuals who supply goods through an e-commerce portal operator collect taxes from sources (under section 52).
• Businesses and individuals involved in the interstate supply of goods.
• Manufacturers of edible ice cream and ice cream with or without cocoa additives.
• Manufacturers of pan masala, tobacco substitutes, and tobacco products.
• Businesses and individuals who have purchased products from a non-registered supplier (permitted if GST is paid for these products on a reverse charge basis).
• Suppliers involved in the supply of goods exempt under the Goods and Services Tax Law.

The list mentioned above is only indicative; it is subject to change. Note that, according to the current GST rules and regulations, the composition scheme does not allow businesses and individuals to participate in Interstate supplies. However, they can obtain goods or services from suppliers who are authorized to carry out interstate supplies under the GST law.

Businesses or individuals registered under this scheme can purchase goods or services from other states, but they are restricted from selling their goods or services to other states. No business other than restaurants were allowed to register under the composition scheme. The government changed this rule in January 2019 and announced that businesses in the service sector could also register under this scheme.

GST Laws and Rules – Value of Supply

The value of the supply in general terms, is the tax amount paid to the supplier as consideration of the supply. The valuation rules define the value of goods or services or, at times, both that are taxable under the GST law. These rules are established under the GST regime to determine the fair market value for the registered taxpayers’ goods and services.

Valuation Rules under GST

Here is a list of valuation rules that determine the value of goods and services supplied under section 15(4).

• Rule 27 – The value of the supply of goods or services when the consideration is not entirely monetary.
• Rule 28: Value of the supply of goods or services, or both, when consideration is between distinct individuals or related entities (apart from those linked through agents).
• Rule 29: The value of supply of goods carried out through an agent.
• Rule 30: The value of the supply of goods or services, or both, on a cost basis.
• Rule 31: The residual method for determining the value of the supply of goods or services, or both.

The value of supply is the amount taxed and collected. For proper tax collection, it must be determined what is and is not a part of the value of supply. The previous tax regime resulted in instances in which there were many disputes over the value of sales that would be collected.

GST Laws and Rules – Transition to GST

Transition to GST from the previous tax regime might give rise to several questions. According to the GST law, a taxpayer can claim ITC for the amount of tax paid while purchasing goods. The tax credit from the previous tax system can be converted as ITC collected in GST during the transition to the GST system. Taxpayers can claim ITC under GST only if all goods and services are mentioned in the returns filed that are eligible for credits under the Goods and Services Law.

To transfer input tax credit to the GST system, taxpayers must log in to the GST portal and submit an electronic form; TRAN-1 or TRAN-2 as applicable, stating the amount of tax or duties they wish to claim as a credit. The application forms submitted must entail the following information:

• The supplier’s name, serial number, and date invoice was issued by the supplier or any document based on which the tax credit was acceptable under the current law.
• The description, value of goods or services, and quality.
• The amount of taxes and duties payable, or, where applicable, the value-added tax [or entry tax] imposed by the supplier in connection with the goods or services.
• The date the goods or services are received and recorded in the recipient’s books of accounts.

The tax department will process the application submitted. Once approved, the credit amount allowed will be added to the applicant’s e-ledger under the GST PMT-2 form on the public portal. Transferring the credit to Goods and Services Tax (GST) is similar to previously registered businesses under excise duty, value-added tax, or service tax.

GST Laws and Rules – Input Tax Credit

Goods and Services Tax in India is one of the most extensive reforms in history. However, one thing that has become a center of attraction is the mechanism of Input Tax credit (ITC).  In simpler words, ITC is the means to reduce the tax to be paid on sales by availing credits on tax that a business or individual has already paid on purchases. It implies the reduction of input tax paid from taxes to be paid on output tax.

When any services or goods are provided to a taxable person, the tax collected goods and services are known as input tax. In India, taxpayers are well aware of ITC as it already existed under the excise taxation system before GST. However, the implementation of GST has widened the scope of ITC. Previously, taxpayers could not claim ITC on central sales tax, luxury tax, entry tax, and other taxes. Moreover, service providers and manufacturers were not allowed to claim central excise duty either.

Before the implementation of the GST regime, there was an interdependency of VAT against excise/service tax. Under GST, these taxes are included in a single tax calculation system; there are no restrictions that offset claiming the input tax credit. Post-implementation of GST, claiming ITC is one of the crucial accounting activities for all businesses and taxpayers.

ITC does not apply to all input goods and services; each state or province might have different GST rules and regulations. It is also applicable to the merchant who purchased an asset for resale. Input Tax Credit is the backbone of GST and taxpayers in a significant concern. ITC has always been in line with the pre-GST system, and thus, these rules are strict in their approach.

Conclusion

The relaxations on new GST rules provided by the government were implemented earlier this year. Documents concerning GST rules were shared by the GST Council and CBIC authorities. These documents address the events that are subjected to tax under the new GST laws and regulations. GST rules 2020 aim to simplify the pre-process of transition, ITC claim, the value of supply, GST return filing, and more!

Imprezz is fully-featured, integrated accounting software that helps taxpayers and businesses comply with GST rules. With Imprezz invoicing and billing system, you can create quotations, invoices, proforma invoices, sales, and purchase reconciliations and file GST returns as per the notified GST invoice rules.

We offer a 14 days free trial software program for small businesses, freelancers, and accountants in India. You need not be an expert in accounting to manage your financial tasks on Imprezz. Login to get started!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at midnight on July 1, 2017. The implementation process has been in the making for nearly two decades since the concept was first proposed under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In the sight of the new GST returns filing system, the aforementioned law’s journey has always been storm-tossed.

The complex, multifaceted returns structure has been one of the significant challenges of the current GST compliance framework. The initial set up of the GST compliance framework (GSTR-1, GSTR-2, and GSTR-3) is not fully operational. The government and taxpayers have been encountering several difficulties concerning the current layout of GST compliance.

Considering the point of view mentioned above, the 31^st meeting of the Goods and Service Tax Council brought some of the significant proposals to the table, one of which includes the GST new return format. Although it was proposed to be implemented from April 2020, the government implemented the GST scheme from October 2020 due to the on-going pandemic and economic crisis.

In this article, we have compiled the structure, types, key features, and know-how of the new GST compliance framework to provide you a clear picture of the new GST regime.

Overview of the New GST Returns Filing System

GST RET-1 / RET-2 / RET-3 is a recently proposed new GST returns filing system that contains the details of each supply made, available ITC, tax payments, and interests (if any). It is one of the significant amendments made under the GST tax calculation system in the year 2020. This return has two annexures called FORM GST ANX-1 and FORM GST ANX-2. Taxpayers are required to present necessary information in each of these components. Here are the complete details on the scheduled timeline and flow of the return cycle.

GST ANX-1 Form (Annexure of Supplies)

GST ANX-1 is proposed to substitute the existing tax form GSTR-1. It contains details of all the outward supplies, inward supplies subjected to reverse charge GST, and imports of goods and services, which must be reported as per the GST invoice rules (excluding B2C supplies) in real-time.

According to the new return filing system, details of supplies must be uploaded by the suppliers, i.e., invoices, debit notes, and credit notes, in real-time before the notified deadline to file GST returns. For supplies subjected to reverse charge, taxpayers must report GSTIN details on form ANX-1, debit/credit notes, and paid advances (if any).

Document-level information has to be filed on the import of goods. Besides, suppliers are required to upload manual reports of the information until data from the ICEGATE system to GSTN begins to flow online. Documents and necessary information should be made available to the recipients to claim ITC in ANX-2 of the recipient.

All necessary information and documents uploaded up to the tenth day of the month following the recipient’s claim of Input Tax Credit (ITC) will be provided in the recipient’s ANX-2. Any document uploaded after the 10^th of the month will be made available for the recipient in the next month.

GST ANX-1 provides room for taxpayers to upload missing documents or invoices. Now, what is a missing invoice or document? These are documents on which the government has already issued tax credits on a provisional basis, but the taxpayers fail to present the actual documents before the given timeframe. Note that, in case suppliers fail to produce missing documents, availed ITC has to be borne by the recipient.

GST ANX-2 Form (Annexure of Inward Supplies)

GST ANX-2 is proposed to substitute the existing tax form GSTR-2. The form contains details of all inward supplies. It gives authority to the recipient of the supplies to take actions on the supplier’s auto-populated documents uploaded. These are generally available to them on a real-time basis. It also provides a comparison tool to help taxpayers match their input tax credit based on GST return and purchase history.

ANX-2 allows the recipient to accept, reject, or keep the invoices pending if the supplier uploads documents after the 10^th of the following month. Once a recipient agrees to all the details furnished in the documents and accepts it, the documents will no longer be available for modifications of any sort. However, a supplier can edit the document before submitting it. The credits can only be claimed by the recipient under the form ANX-2, although the supplier’s tax liability is calculated in the same taxation period.

Suppliers can make adjustments in the invoices uploaded under GST ANX-1A (read below to know more). Invoices on which the recipient has already claimed ITC are considered as blocked invoices. Thus, if a supplier wants to make adjustments on these invoices, one must either issue a credit note or discount. The recipient can unblock any blocked invoices online, blocked automatically or incorrectly, subject to reversing the ITC claim submitted and confirmed online.

A recipient cannot claim ITC on the invoices that are kept pending. In case suppliers do not file their returns for two months or more, the recipient cannot claim the returns under ANX-2. These invoices must be rejected or kept pending until the supplier claims returns.

GST ANX-1A Form (Modifications of the Data Compiled in Form ANX-1 by the Supplier)

GST ANX-1 form is exclusively proposed to allow taxpayers to make amendments to the details submitted in the prior tax period if required. Taxpayers can make the necessary changes before the due date of September returns, the end of the financial year, or on the actual returns filing date that was earlier.

The recipient can accept the supplier’s monthly return details until the 10th of the following month. The recipient can agree to provide details of quarterly returns uploaded till the 10th of the month, following the quarter end for which the return is filed.

Suppliers can amend rejected documents before submitting subsequent returns. However, ITC will be provided to the recipient via the following Form GST ANX-2. The tax liability for these modified documents will be calculated in the same tax period.

Only suppliers will be able to edit the details of any document. Furthermore, such amendments by the supplier will only be allowed if the recipient does not accept these documents’ details. If the recipient has already accepted these details, the supplier cannot edit these details unless the recipient initiates a reset / unlock procedure. Invoices/documents that have already been claimed will not be available for modifications.

How Often Should Taxpayers File New GST Return?

The Form GST RET-1 has to be filed monthly, except for small taxpayers (taxpayers with an annual turnover of rupees 5 crores in the previous fiscal year), who are required to file quarterly returns. However, taxpayers who opt to file quarterly returns must pay monthly tax through the Form GST PMT-08.

Key Features of the New GST Returns System

The GST Council reviewed a presentation on GST returns’ simplification in its 28^th meeting held on July 21, 2018; Considering the suggestions presented by Shri. Manish Kumar Sinha, Joint Secretary (TRU- II), and CBIC, the council approved the key features of the new GST return forms.

• Taxpayers with annual turnover less than Rs 5 crores are required to file single quarterly returns.
• Other taxpayers are required to file single monthly returns statement.
• All taxpayers must pay their monthly tax payments.
• Taxpayers can claim ITC in the new GST returns only against the invoices uploaded directly on the portal.

Conclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic and the global economic crisis have abruptly disturbed the government coffer. Amid the tough times, it would have been a wise decision if the government choose to improve the current GST compliance system rather than implementing the new system in place.

However, we cannot ignore the time and effort that the government has already invested in testing and developing the new GST returns filing system on the GST portal. This news comes with unexpected changes welcomed within the GST decision-making body leaving the taxpayers clueless and confused.

You can take a demo of Imprezz, an online accounting tool for the proposed new GST returns. The software helps file returns directly on the portal that allows your business to stay GST compliant. We offer a 14 days free trial software program for businesses, accountants, and freelancers in India. Login to get started!

Managing finances is a significant business operation that helps make better financial decisions. Most small business owners or freelancers cannot afford to hire an accountant as they start initially. Most accountants and freelancers prefer implementing cost-effective accounting software to manage income, expenses, and streamline finances during GST returns filing. Imprezz is an inexpensive and best online accounting software widely trusted by small businesses, freelancers, and accountants across India.

Imprezz is an ideal invoicing and accounting software for small businesses and solopreneurs looking for ways to cut down on business expenses. Pay for the best GST billing software features useful for your business rather than paying for a pile of junk altogether. The software is an all in one easy-to-use platform; you need not be an expert in accounting nor require the financial background to use Imprezz. If you don’t like spending more time on accounting tasks, you can always assign someone to take care of it.

In this article, you will learn how Imprezz accounting has been helping several small businesses, accountants, and freelancers in India. Know why you should choose Imprezz for your accounting needs.

What is Imprezz Accounting?

Imprezz accounting is a computerized package that entails numerous facilities that help process financial information. The online system collects data and classifies the data by summarizing it in an accessible way. It allows the user to view and understand financial data in simplistic terms. The best online accounting software will enable you to create and send invoices, balance reports, manage income, track expenses, and view trends.

Imprezz is a simple billing software for small businesses that offers beneficial features, whether or not the businesses have employees. It is one of the most reliable online billing platforms that help track multiple companies and personal accounts. Imprezz integration brings various applications under one platform; you no longer have to log out of one application to enter another.

Imprezz GST billing and invoicing software allow businesses, accountants, and freelancers to electronically file GST tax returns in less than five to ten minutes. It automatically adjusts the TDS rates, prepaid taxes, and losses and your income and calculates the taxes. No tax knowledge is required. The software offers complete data security. Some of the Imprezz system’s many capabilities include invoicing, customer support, record-keeping, quick payments, ledger update, payroll system, balance sheets, and GST returns filing.

How to Get Started with Imprezz? – Best Online Invoicing Software

Step – 1

Firstly, log in to Imprezz, the best online accounting software! And enter your mail address and a security password to complete this step.

Step – 2

Choose your business category and create your business profile. Imprezz has specially categorized small businesses, accountants, and freelancers.

Step – 3

Once you’ve created your profile, you are all in! Imprezz offers all its unique features under a single and easily understandable platform. You can start by creating invoices or business quotations. You can also start by organizing your finances or setting up your payroll system.

It doesn’t matter what accounting tasks you want to accomplish; everything is available in a single dashboard. You can link your bank account and start adding product or service information to the accounting database. It allows the software to manage invoice processing effectively.

Why Use Imprezz as a Small Business Owner or Accountant?

The nation-wide users of Imprezz accounting software perform various accounting tasks as per their business requirements. Some professionals use the software for income and expense tracking; wherein, some freelancers use it to create and send invoices. Most accountants use Imprezz to generate reports, manage the payroll system, and file GST returns. However, the software offers comprehensive invoicing and accounting features for freelancers and small business accountants. Here’s a breakdown of the Imprezz invoice generator software that can be of your help.

Sales

Imprezz accounting platform enables its users to easily create customer estimates by creating both unique and recurring invoices. The software allows you to manage credit card payments, customer information, and sales data. It continually keeps a record of your products and services.

As a user, you must have the customer and product information already configured in the database to create invoices or service estimates. Compared to other accounting platforms, Imprezz is easier to use and simpler in design, with various customizable templates that you can choose.

Accounting

Imprezz is one of the best online accounting software that simplifies accounting tasks for its users. It helps manage finances by effectively handling bank transactions. The software displays chart of accounts where you can either add or remove expenses and income. The tab for journal entries allows you to track each account over a specified period. Not many people find it challenging to get started with Imprezz accounting; however, the support team does a great job helping accounting toddlers get started with the software.

Purchases

Alongside managing accounting and sales tasks, Imprezz enables you to manage purchase orders by tracking each transaction. It helps keep digital copies of each invoice issued to your customers. You can easily manage the suppliers and the products and services you use from those suppliers; Keep a record of all the items used in an invoice tab. You can select the drop-down menu and easily choose vendors and products to add to your invoice.

Banking

Imprezz banking feature enables you to link your bank accounts. You can manage transactions while paying bills. The software currently allows business owners to manually import account transactions to connect their checking accounts and third-party banking applications.

Payroll

Imprezz accounting software now offers payroll management features to import employee data, timesheets, tax forms, and payroll tax data. The software provides comprehensive pricing plans that are inclusive of payroll and other crucial accounting tasks.

Reports

Reporting is one of the crucial tasks of small business accounting. Imprezz enables businesses to record the following business reports.

• Financial reference statements of balance and income
• Taxes
• Track customer revenue and previous accounts receivable
• View supplier’s expenses and previous payables
• Access the general ledger to see a summary of all accounts
• Monitor and manage account transactions
• Review trial balances
• Track foreign exchange gains/losses

You can download or export reports to either retain or share with your tax department or accountant.

Third-Party Integrations

Imprezz brings various accounting tasks under a single platform by enabling integration. You can rid of implementing various applications or accounting software for different accounting functions. The integrated software allows users to access the Tally feature, purchase order management, import function, and more!

Should Freelancers Use Imprezz? – Best Online Accounting Software in India

Imprezz is highly recommended for freelancers in India. You can’t beat the inexpensive cloud-integrated software, especially if you’re starting your freelance business. Get it all started right from the beginning. Primarily, Imprezz will help you record all your business income and expenses under a single platform, and you can easily access these reports during GST returns filing period.

You can send alluring quotations to poach new clients and send invoices that can help market your newly launched product or services. Pay for the features that are useful for your business rather than wasting money on useless invoicing apps. Give it a try, use Imprezz accounting software for your freelance start-up, and see if it meets your business requirements.

Imprezz #1 Best Online Accounting Software in India

Imprezz is the pioneer of accounting software in India, helping professionals stay on top of business accounting and finances without expert accounting knowledge. It is one of the fastest-growing GST billing software that has evolved with the best accounting features and utilities. The software lets you create and send pleasing quotations and GST standardized invoices.

Imprezz is a simple billing software for small businesses, freelancers, and accountants, enabling them to track their expenses and manage inventory. You can easily share your business transaction data with the designated accountant. Implement Imprezz invoicing and accounting software to get a clear picture of your business operations and make better business decisions.

Conclusion

Modern businesses and professionals strive to earn more than just a modest income. If you are one of them, you need accounting software to avoid juggling between customers and employees. Implementing accounting software will save time and effort that goes into manual record-keeping processes. Investing in small business accounting software is one of the wisest decisions you can take as you start anew.

Finding an ideal and compatible accounting platform can be a struggle. We have launched Imprezz invoicing software after comparing our features with several other software out there in the market. We provide the best and unique features that are hard to find under a single software system. If you are looking for ideal accounting software, you are just in the right place.

Imprezz is one of the best free invoice software. We offer a 14 days free trial software program for small businesses, freelancers, and accountants in India. Login to get started right away!

Bengaluru, India, November 6th, 2020 – Imprezz accounting software, the nation-wide leader of business intelligence tools, today launched the Tally integration feature – a first of its kind online integrated accounting dashboard, uplifting freelancers, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in India. The technological advancements have made a virtual dream come true for businesses globally. Business accounting and corporate culture have witnessed a revolutionary change over the decade. It has primarily helped businesses sustain amid the on-going COVID-19 economic crisis across the world.

Despite the availability of a wide range of business intelligence software in India, businesses are hurt due to unsatisfactory accounting functionalities and solutions. Imprezz invoicing software was driven to bring about a real-time change for businesses to succeed in the long run. The software has bought in several updates in less than a month. From integrating purchase order management, improvising on import function to launching Tally integration, the software solely aims to provide intelligently integrated accounting platform for all businesses in India. It is undoubtedly a one-stop solution for all your business needs.

With Imprezz accounting software, businesses can now rid of manual bookkeeping tasks. Several business owners choose our software for their exceptional features and support system. The newly launched Tally integrations focus on enabling businesses to create and manage reports with zero hassles. Read further to know more about Tally integration on Imprezz.in. Know why Imprezz is a comprehensive solution over other ERP software. Streamline your business accounting workflow with India’s leading online accounting Platform. For any quarries, feel free to reach out to Imprezz support team. Our experts are ever ready to help you get through the hurdles of accounting.

 “When spiders unite, they can tie down a lion – similarly integration of various accounting tools under a single platform can tie down business issues that are toughest of all”.

Every business operates with different goals. However, only a profitable business can sustain. Regardless of your business scale, you require an ideal business accounting software to keep track of all your transactions. Implementing a different set of business software can create chaos among you and your employees. A perfect solution is to switch to a platform that offers various accounting feature under a single database. It not only saves cost, but modernized technology is also well-organized.

Today’s automation helps business owners focus on the crucial business operation by enabling them to control accounting function in just a few clicks. Accurate finance reporting is vital for businesses to make appropriate decisions. It is where Tally plays a crucial role. But, can you handle all your accounting activities through Tally? It would be best if you had an integrated software to leverage internal data to support the processes of reporting. Integrate with most advanced and updated accounting software, Imprezz.in. Our integrated invoicing software enables you to access all your financial data to create customized accounting results concerning your business needs.

Imprezz is one of the best accounting software for MIS reports and utilities. The automation enables you to create custom reports under new formats by extracting financial data from the extensive database. Our business analytical solutions have outdone the basic ERP software in 2020. You can access financial data anytime, anywhere. Data accuracy and security is 100% guaranteed, which rids of the need to depend on externalized human labour or third-party accountants. You can create and customize accounting reports and spreadsheets with consolidated data. Let Imprezz work for you and instead save time and some extra money.

Streamline Your Business Accounting Workflow with Imprezz Tool for Tally

Business accounting is a daunting task if done manually. The establishment of Imprezz software has helped businesses treat accounting hurdles effectively. The Imprezz Tally software has made it much easier for business to track daily transactions. Here, we have coupled some of the crucial benefits of exceptional Tally features on Imprezz.

1.      Automate Voucher Entries

In accounting terminology, a voucher is a document that contains details of each business transaction precisely. Imprezz Tally integration offers a unique voucher entry system that enables business owners to carry out various transactions in no time. The flexible accounting tool also provides customizable templates concerning individual business purposes.

2.    Interest Calculation

Various interest calculation methods make it harder for an accountant to create reports. With Imprezz, you can use multiple methods that are already allocated to each transaction. Once you have completed the calculations, a detailed report is generated automatically. These reports provide precise insights on an accurate balance amount to be received.

3.    Ledger Integration

The Tally tool on Imprezz is integrated with one of the significant accounting functions, ledger. It includes general ledger, sales ledger, purchase ledger under a single ledger. On Imprezz, you will find the ledger divided into four different groups that will help facilitate account management efficiently. The consolidated ledger function supports the simultaneous creation of records while you enter data.

4.    Track Individual Bills

Tally integration has made tracking both commercial and non-commercial bills easier for accountants and business owners. You can keep track of invoices, receipts, payments, settlements and much more without any inconvenience.

5.     Accounting Codes Substitution

Imprezz integration with Tally allows you to replace accounting codes, substituting regular accounts name. It facilitates complex ledger accounting systems. You can efficiently operate on Imprezz even when you are not aware of the codes.

6.    Audit, Budgeting and Control

Auditing with Tally integration allows business owners to manage limitless budgets and periods. You can track changes and correct the errors quickly. Alongside, the security levels offered by the cloud-based software enables a robust access control.

7.     Billing Information

Tally integration allows the businesses to manage billing information from top to bottom that is yet to be received or paid. It helps allocate payments related to bills and due dates. The software also helps bifurcate good clients from bad clients using billing information.

8.    Multiple Currencies Support

Several local businesses are likely to be involved in international transactions or might plan to expand to global markets. Thus, most business transactions also include multiple currencies. We all know how often exchanges rates fluctuate. It is difficult for businesses to maintain records under such circumstances. Tally integration instead helps manage foreign currency transactions with zero hassles.

Key Features of Tally Integration on Imprezz.in

• Simplicity – Tally integration on Imprezz is simple to use. The user-friendly interface allows easy operations and requires only the basics of accounting and English skills.
• Compatibility – the integrated version of the software offers exceptional auditing and compliance compatibility to the users.
• Remote Access – the cloud-based software enables business owners to work from anywhere. One can control and access financial data remotely.
• Scalability – Imprezz Tally integration rids businesses from expensive instalment gadgets and operation changes. It is an ideal software for all businesses irrespective of their business styles.
• Power – Imprezz integration allows business owners to manage multiple ventures on limitless levels classifications. It helps mobilize business operations from reporting level to transaction level.
• Accounting without codes – with Tally integration, businesses can now create reports without any accounting codes.
• Real-time processing – Real-time processing enables immediate posting and updating of ledgers as soon as transactions are entered. It facilitates real-time data and reporting by enabling multi-user environment.
• Speed – Tally integration enables business owners to generate instant and accurate reports, helping management make correct and timely decisions for overall productivity and growth of the organization.

The Tally feature on Imprezz allows you to download the GST accounting data. You can export monthly invoice details in the Tally format in just a few clicks. It enables businesses to integrate all the necessary information; the site offers a GST Export option that allows you to download accounting files in Tally format for the desired accounting period. It, in turn, simplifies the process of returns filing and other accounting tasks.

Imprezz is one of the most extensively used accounting software in India. Imprezz integration with Tally is much more than just accounting. It is a perfect business management solution. It allows business owners to manage all their accounting tasks under a single platform with basic bookkeeping knowledge. Now save time with the user-friendly Tally integration on Imprezz.

About Imprezz.in

Imprezz.in is one of the leading accounting software in India. The accounting tool has been praised for its remarkable design and features. The company strives to revolutionize the scope of business accounting automation in India. The software offers comprehensive price plans with the prime motive to support small business owners, vendors and accountants.

Imprezz is an all in one, integrated software that offers business solutions to all your needs. The GST billing software provides a wide range of accounting operations. The company aims to provide accounting services that are a combination of easy-to-use invoicing functionality and GST compliance. The mission of the company is to revolutionize business operations in India by stimulating their productivity can cashflow management.

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The time has come for businesses to prep themselves for their next GST returns filing. As the dates are nearing, it is crucial to issue tax invoices as per the recent GST guidelines to eliminate the risks of facing barriers. As businesses mark the beginning of the new era, they must ensure that each transaction is billed with the necessary invoice details and GST invoice rules. Staying GST compliant enables business owners to claim ITC that helps in continuous growth.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, incorrect invoice format has been the major GST issue due to raising confusion among the taxpayers. The government of India has notified several changes under the GST regime to relieve the burden for taxpayers. However, due to a lack of knowledge and understanding, taxpayers have not been able to adhere to the laws related to GST invoice rules and bills format. To counter this problem; modern businesses rely on accounting software instead of accountants to remain GST compliant.

It is crucial to issue and collect accurate GST invoices as a vendor or a client, respectively. If taxpayers fail to issue correct GST invoices, it can increase the clients’ costs of expenditure. In turn, it leads to the consequences of losing clients and causes loss in the overall business. This article throws light on the significant aspects of GST invoice rules that can help you better understand GST’s concept.

What is an Invoice?

Invoice is a typical representation of receipts issued on the transaction of products or services. It is a distinctive commercial document issued either by a supplier or a buyer, entailing the statement of agreed dues payable on the goods sent or services provided. Each country has its own GST invoice rules and tax regime that taxpayers must mandatorily follow. An invoice that indicates details and essential information regarding the notified GST guidelines is termed as the GST invoice.

What are GST Invoice Rules?

GST Invoice rules are a set of commands designed sequentially to enable taxpayers to follow the nation’s unified tax calculation system. It indicates taxpayers adhere to some of the mandatory GST accounting tasks, documentation, returns filing, and unified business record formatting, to name a few. Invoice rules aim to minimize the risks of late payments and bad debts for both government and taxpayers.

Why Should Taxpayers Adhere to GST Invoice Rules?

Invoice rules are designed to create a classified, transparent, and well-organized returns filing system for both taxpayers and the government. It eliminates hitches that can potentially cause complications in returns filing procedures and invoice formatting. Businesses must adhere to the legal obligation to avoid business risks and high penalties.

GST Invoice Rules – Essential Information

The government of India has categorized goods and services under various sections. Each category is differentiated based on availability, demand, needs, necessary facilities, luxuries, and other factors that determine its value in the market. Here are some of the most significant and recently notified GST invoice rules that taxpayers must follow in India.

Rule – 1  

Goods that primarily contribute to the nation’s GDP, for instance, alcohol, petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, crude petroleum, high-speed diesel, natural gas, do not fall under the purview of GST. However, taxes applicable on these goods are continued as per the tax structure followed before the implementation of GST in India.

Rule – 2

Vendors supplying non-movable goods must issue invoices to the recipients within 45 days from the date of purchase. If not, vendors can issue invoices within six months after the recipient permits to move the goods supplied.

Rule – 3

Three copies of invoices must be issued in case of the supply of goods; An original copy for the recipient, a duplicate copy for the supplier, and a triplicate copy to the person delivering the goods.

Rule – 4

In case of a supply of services, the vendor must issue an invoice to the recipient before or at the payment time.

Rule – 5

Two copies of the invoices must be issued in case of the supply of services. The original invoice to the recipient and a duplicate copy retained by the vendor.

What is Billing Format?

Modern small business owners prefer handling accounting operations in their own desired ways to gain profits. It has resulted in diversified opinions and unique forms of handling procedures of record-keeping and documentation. This, in turn, leads to misinterpretations that might cost a fortune to the business owners.

A billing format is a standardized and distinctive invoicing template that a business must follow to represent necessary billing details of the goods and services supplied to the clients. The billing format ensures that businesses issue correct invoices as per the applicable GST invoice rules.

GST Invoice Details – Bills Format

A goods and services tax (GST) invoice is a commercial instrument that indicates the names of the individuals involved and the details of the goods or services provided in a specific transaction. The GST invoice format details include:

• Name of the product
• Description
• Quantity of goods or services supplied
• Supplier’s & recipient’s details
• Billing or shipping address
• GSTIN of the supplier and recipient
• HSN or SAC code
• Terms of supply
• Date of supply
• Price statement of the goods or services supplied
• Discounts (if any)
• Applicable GST tax rates

Billing Formats – Types

1.   Pro Forma

It is the type of invoice format issued by a supplier to a buyer to declare the actual price of goods or services supplied. It enables taxpayers to claim input tax credit in advance, ensuring the commitment between suppliers and buyers. The Proforma invoice under GST is usually kept unrecorded by both parties involved in a specific transaction.

2.   Credit Invoice

It is a commercial document that allows a buyer to return the goods or services in case of damages or dissatisfaction. The buyer might either receive a gift or exchange products in return as a gesture of goodwill instead of cash return on credit invoices.

3.   Debit Invoice

It is a billing format issued by buyers to their suppliers as a reminder of an upcoming invoice or the credit note that indicates supplier’s uncovered debts of credit invoices.

GST Invoice Software

As a registered taxpayer, you must issue GST invoices to your clients. An invoice or bill is a list of goods shipped or services rendered, along with the amount owed for payment. You can create GST compliant invoices and automate accounting operations with Imprezz invoicing software. It is a boon for taxpayers, entrepreneurs, and SEM’s in India. It eliminates the causes of misinterpretations that arise in the billing procedures, creating room for smooth functionalities.

Conclusion

It’s almost been a decade since the inception of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Taxpayers across the nation have, by far, witnessed several changes in tax calculations and return filing systems. Most taxpayers in India are now well aware of GST laws with GST invoice software and simplified tax procedures.

The government is determined to build a flawless GST system in India. E-invoicing is mandated, aiming to ease the returns filing procedures as per the GST invoice rules. You can automate your invoice processing with Imprezz, the pioneer of accounting software in India. You can visit the official website, Imprezz.in, or get in touch with our support team to know more about the Invoice rules and other details.

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The Goods and Service Tax (GST); a new taxation system in India, has replaced many of the existing indirect taxes. The complicated GST invoice format of the asset-based tax system is now eliminated under GST, a destination-based tax system. It has replaced several indirect taxes that include, Taxes, VAT, CVD (Counter Veiling Duty), Excise Duty, Entry Tax, SAD, Purchase Tax, etc. The Central Government of India has so far enacted four types of GST Invoice format, namely, CGST, IGST, UTGST, and bills of compensating states that are implemented in the whole nation.

The well-structured GST regime has eliminated the cascading effects and double taxation, along with facilitating the smooth functionalities of business operations. Since its inception, India’s GST tax regime has increasingly registered growth and government revenue, affecting both the manufacturing and service sectors. However, India is a country that has regulated, partially regulated, and unregulated sectors that are continuously monitored. To counter these issues, the government has introduced the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).

RCM strives to improve compliance procedures and tax coverage. Previously, the reverse charge concept was only meant for service taxes and applied to services sold and not for goods. Later, under the GST Act, the government notified specific goods and services on which reverse charge GST is applicable. In this article, you will learn more about RCM, rules, Self-invoicing, RCM GST invoice format, RCM GST tax invoice software, and other necessary fields of reverse charge mechanism.

What is Reverse Charge Mechanism Under GST?

Usually, under GST, the supplier is liable to collect tax on the goods and services offered. The reverse charge mechanism is a new concept introduced by the central government. The recipient is eligible for the Input Tax Credit on the product or the service received on behalf of an unregistered minor supplier. The RCM GST system aims to expand the base of taxes acquired in the nation. It also strives to provide compensation for the state’s loss of revenue.

Any person obligated to pay the tax on reverse charges must adhere to specific provisions such as threshold exemption, time of supply, and input tax credit changes. There is a minimum total turnover of RS 20,00,000 required to register as regular taxpayers, but there is no such limit in the case of reverse charges. A person must be registered under GST regardless of the total limit.

Reverse Charge Mechanism under GST is applicable under the following circumstances:

• It is applicable when an unregistered supplier supplies goods or services to a registered dealer.
• It applies to the services provided by an e-commerce operator.
• It is also applicable to the supply of services and goods specified by the CBIC.

Specified Rules Under RCM

Rule – 1

Businesses or individuals who are liable to pay taxes under RCM must register themselves as a certified taxpayer even though the annual turnover is below the minimum tax pay limit.

Rule – 2

The tax application under RCM must be submitted to the government on the 20^th of every month.

Rule – 3

The recipient liable to pay RCM can avail of the credits of ITC if the business or individual is registered under the reverse charge mechanism GST.

Rule – 4

Taxpayers registered under RCM are required to present the manually updated invoice or payment voucher details to avail of the tax credits or advantages if the crucial information in an auto-populated invoice is absent.

Rule – 5

Taxpayers can avail of tax credits under RCM even in case of advance payments.

Rule – 6

Enterprises with an annual turnover of lesser than ten crores can be omitted under RCM.

Rule – 7

Under RCM, a recipient can avail of tax credits only on the supplies issued by a business or a company.

Self – Invoicing Under RCM

Self-invoicing or billing is done when a registered taxpayer purchases goods or services subjected to RCM from an unregistered vendor. Self-invoicing is crucial as the supplier cannot issue a GST compliant invoice to the buyer. Therefore, the recipient is responsible for paying taxes on behalf of the vendor.

Payment Voucher Format or GST Invoice Format Under RCM

The payment voucher or invoice under RCM acts as proof of payment under GST. It is the evidence of the transaction carried out between a taxpayer and an unregistered supplier. Thus, the recipient’s responsibility is to create invoices or produce proof of payment/payment voucher on the goods or services received. Accordingly, a payment voucher or the RCM invoice format under GST is issued upon the payment of the supplies delivered.

Under CGST Act 2017, Section 31 (3) (g), a registered recipient must issue a payment voucher/RCM invoice to the supplier while making payments for goods or services on which reverse charges are applicable. A payment voucher/GST invoice format under RCM should include essential details as specified by the CBIC.

Necessary Fields of Payment Voucher/GST Invoice Format Under RCM

• Name and address of the goods and services provider.
• A consecutive serial number that does not exceed 16 characters. The combination must be unique from that of other fiscal year combinations.
• The date on which payment voucher or RCM invoice is issued.
• Name, address, and GSTIN number of the recipient.
• Description of goods and services on which reverse charge tax is paid under GST.
• The total payment processed to the supplier.
• Rate and amount of tax charged under different clauses CGST, SGST / UTGST, IGST, and cess.
• The place of supply, state name, and code for transactions carried out on interstate supply of goods or services.
• Digital or manual signature of the supplier or an authorized representative of the supplier.

RCM GST Invoice Software & Features

Although certain small businesses have determined chartered accountants to manage financial accounting operations, it is vital to implement RCM billing and invoicing software. It simplifies the whole process that helps streamline other business operations effectively. Here are some of the significant features that you must look for in the RCM GST accounting software.

• The robust technology of ERP helps eradicate the manual errors that occur while filing and formatting the invoices.
• Your RCM GST invoice generator must be compatible and updated as per the central government’ guidelines of e-invoicing.
• The GST invoicing software simplifies the procedures of GST returns filing.
• The cloud-based GST billing software offers data privacy and security that are significant to manage finances and accounting details.
• An ideal software enables businesses to handle complex tasks such as GST tax calculations, tax rates, deductions, timely returns filing, formatting necessary invoice details, etc.

Conclusion

The GST tax regime in India has been in practice for almost a decade now. However, the ongoing COVID-19 economic crisis has stirred confusion due to several changes in the nation’s taxation policies, GST rules, and regulations. The changes in tax calculation aim to ease the burden of taxpayers alongside increasing the tax revenue generation. The simple solution amid the tough time for both government and the taxpayers is the e-invoicing/business software solutions.

The core value of accounting software strives to solve the problems concerning GST invoice format and bills. It is the one-step solution to all misinterpretations and manual errors of invoice computation. Imprezz is one such business intelligence software that helps create GST invoices, manage inventory, purchase orders, track purchases, and file returns directly on the GST portal in just a few clicks. It is the pioneer of small business accounting software in India that is trusted by thousands of accounting experts nationwide.

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Bengaluru, India, October 27th, 2020 – Technology is the most extravagant source of successful businesses. Thus, implementing an ideal accounting software is vital for small businesses to sustain amidst the cut-throat competition. My team and I had an extremely positive experience using Imprezz accounting software during the tough times of COVID-19. In this review, I have elaborated on how it has changed the way we operated to help other business owners make the right choice.

I was continually searching for tax solutions online. A friend of mine on social media recommended me to try Imprezz software. I heard it was new in the market; thus, I decided to check out their website. I was impressed with their growing popularity. Their website was simple and easy to navigate. The blog posts on the website educated small business owners on various accounting niche.

Imprezz offers tax solutions for CA’s, freelancers, women working from home, solopreneurs, small business owners, and many other categories of working individuals that I don’t remember precisely. What impressed me the most was their customer service. Not many accounting software offers back-end support, without which it’s harder to cope with software installment and bugs. They have a specified team that provides advice over the call and follow up on subscriptions.

Imprezz billing and invoicing software enable small businesses to record each transaction and their income. It simplifies expense tracking, sending sales invoices, bills payment, import contacts, inventory tracking, and tax payment. The software offers unique integration that has benefited our business and has become an integral part of the growth and success of our company.

In simpler words, Imprezz invoicing software helps keep the finances organized that ensures a business is in good standing with the IRS.

“A great product isn’t just a collection of features. It’s how it all works together”.

Imprezz is a cloud-based invoicing software. The user-friendly product design simplifies the complex accounting functions for small business owners. The complied integrations of the software offer a lot in terms of utility, accounting, and features. The software offers customization as per the business size, type, and requirements. Here, I have listed some of the unique features provided by Imprezz accounting software for businesses that primarily focus on results.

• Invoices
• Estimates
• Expense Tracking
• Bank Reconciliation
• Import Function
• Contact Management
• Time Tracking
• Project Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Tally Integration
• Cloud Access
• Reports
• Multi-Currency Support
• Export Capabilities
• Accounts Chart
• Inventory Tracking
• Budgeting
• Tax Solutions
• Payroll
• Track Deductions
• Returns Filing
• Payment Gateways

Imprezz offers not only comprehensive features but also provides exceptional services at an inexpensive price. The pricing plans offered are tailored as per the convenience of small businesses and freelancers. You can visit their official website and check out the subscription plans. However, the software offers a 14 days free trial software program that allows you to determine what feature best suits your business requirements.

If you need help regarding your small business accounting problems, you can always contact the support team for guidance.

About Imprezz.in

Imprezz is the pioneer of GST accounting software in India. It is well-known for its design and features that have been revolutionizing the small business industries. Imprezz is a complete and integrated program that provides business solutions for all your needs. The company aims to provide accounting services that combine easy-to-use billing features with GST compliance.

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As a small business owner, you must master the art of accounting at some level. Small business accounting is all about the process, system, and people (your team members). It is done by recording expenses, profits, and financial information of each business transaction. These tasks are essential to track and manage money effectively, crucial during the early stages of development.

In addition to keeping you up-to-date with your company’s performance in the past and present, small business accounting also helps create invoices and complete payrolls. One of the most common reasons why small businesses fail is the lack of money management. However, having an accounting strategy helps to review your company’s financial goals. Irrespective of your business type, the survival solely depends on clearly defined financial plans.

The best way to counter small business financial problems is to implement efficient accounting program policies and sound financial strategies. Implementing an ideal accounting system can eventually boost the financial health of a business. This article is a part of our comprehensive guide – ideas for small businesses to set up in India. Read further to understand the know-how of business accounting basics.

What is Small Business Accounting?

Accounting is a higher-end process that examines the progress of the business. It gives meaning to the accounts data that the accountant collects through generating financial statements. Likewise, small business accounting helps track money coming in and going out of your business accounts. It includes sales, purchases, payments, and obligations.

Accounting helps you measure the health and value of a business, to make better decisions about short- and long-term success. As a small business owner, you need to know what accounting method best suits your organizational goals to succeed and sustain in the long run.

How to do Accounting for Small Business? – Accounting Basics

Accounting is the financial language of business. It enables business owners to analyze the utility of resources and funds within the business. The function of accounting is to record finances, interpret numbers, and determine the financial standing and prepare tax-related financial materials. If you are wondering how to do accounting for your small business, you have come to the right place. Here are ten golden rules to do it right.

1.   Create a Separate Bank Account for Your Small Business

Legally registered small business requires a place to stash the incurred income. Opening a separate bank account helps maintain distinct records that further simplifies the tax procedures. Business registered under LLC (Limited Liability Company) and partnership are mandated to have a separate bank account as per the legal rules. Sole proprietors and other businesses may not have a determined bank account; however, it is recommended.

Start by checking with individual banks to determine what type of account is best for your business type. Creating a savings account helps save a certain percentage on each payment as a deducted tax amount. This way, you can organize money and plan for taxes accordingly. Once you have successfully created a separate bank account, you must use a dedicated credit card to build business credit that bifurcates personal and business assets.

Consider doing your homework before you approach any bank for opening an account. You need to compare the fee structures offered by a bank. Most corporate banks have higher fee structures compared to personal banks. You need to know what you owe to the bank you choose for your small business.

2.   Track Your Income and Expenses

Learning how to track your income and expenses effectively is the key to establish a robust small business accounting system. It is a critical step in doing your accounts right by monitoring growth, generating financial statements, tracking deductible expenses, preparing tax returns, and supporting the generated tax reports. Create a system that organizes your receipts and other significant records since the inception of your accounting system.

Note that you should only record income and expenses that are directly related to work. Your records should also reflect any income or expense used partly for personal life and partly for business under mixed-use. For instance, you need to record invoices, canceled checks, purchase orders, and other related business documents.

3.   Select Accounting Methods and Establish an Accounting System

Before moving on to creating an accounting system, it is crucial to understand what accounting is and what type of accounting method you should use. Accounting is the daily process of recording, classifying transactions, and reconciling bank statements. As a small business owner, you need to know what account method best suits your business agendas and then establish your accounting system.

Here are two different methods of accounting; the cash method and the accrual method. The cash method is followed by businesses that record transactions at the time they receive the payments. Wherein the accrual method is implemented by businesses that require to track receivables and payables as they record transactions as and when it occurs (even if the payment isn’t processed).

4.   Develop a Payroll System

As a small business owner, you might hire part-time employees or freelancers to work for you to save costs. However, you need to determine if these individuals are employees or independent contractors. For these employees, you need to develop a payroll system to ensure if taxes are withheld accurately. You need to record your employees’ details and track how much you pay each individual.

5.   Understand the Know-How of Import Tax

Your business model determines your plans to purchase or import products from other countries to sell in your store. You will be subjected to taxes and additional fees while importing any product. It would help if you mentioned these charges and tariffs applicable to incoming goods in your tax returns. To know the rules early on, lean about importing products to India and taxes associated with them.

Several tax rate calculators might help you in tax calculation and effective cost planning. Imprezz is one of the recommended tax calculators for small businesses in India. The GST accounting software automatically calculates applicable taxes and generate timely tax returns with a single click of a button. You need not pay extra fees for updates, and this way, you can also save costs and stay GST compliant.

6.   Determine the Payment Methods

When you start issuing sales invoices, you will need a way to accept payments. Choosing an ideal payment gateway has always been a struggle for small business owners. There are several options available for local businesses, including PayPal India, MobiKwik, RazorPay, etc. These payment gateways save the hassles of setting up a third-party payment gateway.

7.   Develop the Sales Tax Procedures

The e-commerce industry has drastically altered sales tax regulations to an extent where it is a bit confusing due to website issues. Every time a customer walks into a physical retail store, they pay the sales tax applicable as per the state or province where they make their purchases, regardless of whether they are a national resident or a visitor from around the world.

However, small businesses that sell online often sell to customers from different states or even countries. For small business owners in India, international purchases are also eligible for tax deductions. Owners must consult their accountants for detailed information on specific regulations regarding national and international sales tax. Thus, small businesses must launch effective sales tax procedures.

8.   Establish Tax Obligations

Tax obligations may vary according to the legal structure of your business. If you are self-employed (sole proprietor, limited liability company, partnership), you need to report business income on your tax return. On the other hand, companies are separate tax entities and are taxed independently of the owners. As an employee, your income from the company is taxed.

9.   Know Your Gross Margins

Optimizing your store’s gross margin is a primary step to getting more income. To calculate gross margin, you need to know the exact costs incurred in producing your product. To better understand these calculations, you need to be well aware of both COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) and the gross margin

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) – It is the direct cost that a business incurs while producing the products that are being sold. Direct costs usually include both material costs and labor costs.

Gross margin – It is the number that represents total sales revenue remaining after a business has incurred all the direct costs of producing products or services.

Here’s how the gross margin is calculated:

Gross Margin (%) = Income – Cost of Goods Sold / Income

The difference between the amount of product sold and how much money a business takes home at the end of the day determines its ability to keep the doors open.

10.   Re-Evaluate Your Accounting Methods Frequently

Small business owners prefer doing it all by themselves, don’t you? When starting for the first time, you choose to use a simple spreadsheet to manage your accounts. However, as your business grows, you might want to consider more advanced methods like Imprezz online accounting software.

As you grow, it is always ideal for re-evaluating how much time you spend maintaining your accounting records and how much time is costing your business. The right accounting solution means you can spend more time improving business without having accounting on your schedule, potentially saving the business money.

Small Business Accounting Checklist – How to Maintain Records Effectively?

Business accounting basics can be drawn down to a handful of effective practices. Although most business owners think that these accounting tasks are daunting, it’s just a myth. Here’s a sketch of an accounting checklist that can help you stay up-to-date and analyze your business’ position.

Daily Accounting Tasks

• Start every day by checking your business’ cash position.

Weekly Accounting Tasks

• Record each transaction, at least weekly.
• Record each financial activity in documents and keep copies of receipt files.
• Create records, keep track of bills, and review unpaid bills.
• Create and send invoices on time.
• Track accounts payable, pay your vendors on time and sign checks.
• Create financial statements to review the cash flow projections.

Monthly Accounting Tasks

• Make sure you balance your checkbook.
• Review the accounts receivables that are due to the past.
• Check and analyze inventory status.
• Payroll processing.
• Review your profits and losses against the actual budget.
• Monthly, review your balance sheet against the prior period.

Quarterly Accounting Tasks

• File and pay estimated quarterly taxes on time to rid of the fines.
• Review and analyze your quarterly payroll reports.
• Review and make payments on sales tax.
• Record annual profits and estimates of losses.

Annual Accounting Tasks

• Review accounts receivables that are due to the past.
• Review the status of your inventory.
• Fill out GST tax forms.
• Review and approve annual financial reports and tax returns.

Does Your Small Business Require an Accountant?

In most cases, small business owners find it more comfortable to hire an accountant or freelancer to handle accounting tasks effectively. Some small businesses also prefer hiring temporary accountants or trained part-time accounting clerks. However, in each of these cases, business owners transfer their financial responsibilities to another person. Outsourcing financial tasks can be an attractive option for business owners who lack accounting skills or hate manipulating numbers in the records.

Most business owners outsource financial duties to avail of an accounting expert in taxation and other legal obligations. Hiring a qualified accountant can help businesses manage financial details such as business plans, payroll, financial safety, monitoring financial growth, cost-saving operations, and GST tax audit. Their advice help creates a better business structure that provides flexibility to the business firm.

Hiring an Accounting Software

Small business owners that are familiar with technological advancements and accounting principles are likely to use accounting software. Because time is money in today’s fast-paced world, digital accounting is a boon. It saves a lot of time compared to manual accounting practices. Modern accounting software automatically processes numbers, data entry, performance tracking, creating reports, and so on. Once data is entered into the software, an accurate outcome is guaranteed. Further, it simples tax filing and payments.

Most software versions provide integration where several features are compiled under a single database software. It provides various functionalities, including tally, purchase orders, data trends, accounts receivables, invoices, tax requirements, quotations, and more. The ability to store extensive data under a single-platform builds room for the overall business’s efficiency, providing easy access to payment history with a click of a button. Hiring an accounting software is a much feasible option over accountants.

Conclusion

Small business accounting is essential to build a more substantial financial base since its inception. As a small business owner, it’s necessary to realize that implementing the best practices applies to you. Adhering to basic accounting principles is essential for the success of a business irrespective of its volume. Smart record keeping and financial analysis are imperative to monitor your expenses and discover new avenues for growth. Besides, it further ensures that you remain GST compliant.

Modern business owners usually opt for business accounting software even when their firm has a dedicated accountant to handle their finances. However, for small businesses that operate with little or no inventory and have only a few employees, simple accounting software can be of great help. These essential solutions are affordable and easy to implement. To rid the risk of spending extra money on tax audits and inaccurate reporting, you can choose Imprezz, a pioneer of accounting software in India.

We offer small business accounting software free trial for 14 days to determine features that best suit your organizational goals. Try the free trial today.

Stepping into the accounting field can be confusing at first with all the new terms to learn. Don’t feel left out in conversations, and don’t be left behind only because you aren’t sure what someone is talking about. Learn the basic accounting terms before you start your first big job or before you start your accounting classes, and you’ll be one step ahead of anyone else.

This article is a part of our comprehensive guide – the basic accounting principles for beginners/basic accounting rules. In the article, we have listed essential basic accounting terminologies for beginners. The accounting glossary’s alphabetical layout arrangement will help you look for just what you need to know.

Basic Accounting Terms – [A]

Accounting

Accounting is the process involved in classifying and recording financial data relating to a business. The method includes summarizing, analyzing, and reporting each financial transaction into an accounting system. It indicates completing an accounting year-end, financial statements production, and taxable amount payable by a registered taxpayer.

Accounting Equation

An accounting equation or balance sheet equation defines the fundamental relationship between the assets and liabilities of a business or a person. It is the foundation for the double-entry method of accounting. Under the fundamental accounting equation, each transaction’s total debt is equivalent to total credit.

Asset

Any resource with a monetary value that a business/person owns or controls to benefit from returns shortly. Assets are purchased to bring value and increase the organization’s functionalities or business, thus being recorded in the balance sheet. They are usually listed in the order of liquidity, starting from cash to land.

Basic Accounting Terms – [B]

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a timely report that enables business owners and managers to understand the financial statements of assets, equity, liabilities, and capital costs of a business or organization. It falls in line with the accounting equation.

Bank

A bank is a financial institution that securely accepts deposits from the businesses that enable them to pay their bills. Banks provide loans and financial advice to companies directly or indirectly through capital markets aiming to stimulate other businesses’ growth.

Bank Statement

A bank statement is a report of the balance amount in a bank account. It is a periodically issued statement of the holder’s account that entails the amount received and paid out of the bank account.

Banking

Banking is a business activity that includes accepting and safeguarding the money deposited by a person or business. Further, this money is lent out to conduct economic activities to help other individuals or companies succeed or cover operating expenses and investment banks.

Bookkeeper

A bookkeeper is a qualified and trained professional who keeps records of the financial activities of a business.

Bookkeeping Cycle

A bookkeeping cycle is a collective process of accounting procedures such as identification, analyzation, and record-keeping of accounting activities. The usually begins on the 1^st of a month and ends on the last day of the month. The cycle repeats every month and is an eight-step process that starts with a transaction and ends as included in the financial statement. The cycle goes on for 12 months until the end of the financial year when entire financial data is sent to a chartered accountant.

Basic Accounting Terms – [C]

Cash Accounting

Cash accounting is one of the accounting methods that records income and expenses when paid for instead of recording when they incur.

Cash Book

A cash book is a financial journal that records all the funds flowing in and out of business through bank accounts. These entries are later updated in the general ledger. The cash book contains all the details of a bank transaction, including the date, amount, transaction description, accounts, and references.

Chart of Accounts (COA)

It is a list of categories of accounts set up in an organizations’ bookkeeping system. The list categorizes the financial transactions that help distinguish the assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and other transactions.

Closing Balance

The ledger account’s final balance comes under the accounts chart at the end of an accounting period or any given day.

Coding

Coding in accounting refers to allocating numbers or letters to accounting data to generate a quick-search database. Coding can vary from one financial organization to another as per their requirements. Thus, coding is not universal and can be tailored to create unique coding systems.

Contra

The Contra account in the general ledger reduces the related account’s value when both are cleared together. The natural balance of the corresponding account is the opposite of that of the linked account. If the debit is the natural balance recorded in the linked account, then the corresponding account registers a credit. In simpler words, if the payment is made to a ledger account, then the same payment is made from the account for some reason, it is called “contra” – the two numbers contradict each other, that is, they cancel each other out of the account.

Commission

The commission is a portion of sales made by a person or company that sells a product owned by another person or company. The owner sets the commission amount as a percentage of the sale proceeds or as a fixed rate, the amount of fixed value. For the seller, it is commission income, and for the owner, it is commission expense.

Credit Note

It is a document that provides a refund to the customer for returned or sold goods at an incorrect price.

Creditor

A creditor is a person or company to whom business or an individual owes money for the purchases made.

Basic Accounting Terms – [D]

Data

Data can be defined as the financial information in the accounting system.

Deductible Purchase

A purchase that can be claimed as a business expense is called a deductible expense as it reduces business profits and reduces the amount of income tax owed to the government.

Non-Deductible Purchase

A non-deductible purchase is a purchase that cannot be used to reduce profits and taxes, such as when the owner uses business funds to buy something for personal use.

Double-Entry

An accounting method in which financial transactions are entered twice, once in the debit portion, and once in the credit portion. Always, debts must be equal to credits. If not, the unbalanced statement will have to be balanced by finding the fault or error.

Drawings

Drawing is a term that defines the action of withdrawing money or funds from a business as an owner for personal use.

Basic Accounting Terms – [E]

Expense

Expenses are the cost of operations that a business incurs to generate income. “Making money costs money.” Typical expenses include payments to suppliers, employee salaries, factory leases, and equipment depreciation.

Export Data

It is exporting information to excel or pdf in accounting software for various business purposes. It increases the flexibility of creating reports that saves a lot of time for businesses engaged with many bills.

Export Goods and Services

Exports are goods and services that are manufactured in one country and sold to buyers in another country. Exports, along with imports, constitute international trade.

Basic Accounting Terms – [F]

Fiscal Year

A fiscal year is a one-year time period that companies and governments use for financial reporting and budgeting. The fiscal year is the most basic accounting terms used for accounting purposes for preparing financial statements.

Funds

A fund is a collection of money intended for a specific purpose. These complexes can often be invested and managed professionally. Some of the common types of funds include pension funds, insurance funds, foundations, and grants.

Basic Accounting Terms – [G-I]

General Ledger Accounts

A general ledger account is a record used to order, store, and summarize a company’s transactions. These accounts are arranged in the general ledger (and chart of accounts) with the balance sheet accounts listed first, followed by the income statement accounts.

Income

Income is money that an individual or the company receives, usually in exchange for providing a good or service or capital investment.

Input

Input is data that is entered into a computer for processing. It is the process of entering data into the internal storage of a computer.

Interim Reports

It is an intermediate statement is a financial report that covers less than one year. Interim data is used to convey company performance before the end of regular year-round financial reporting cycles. Unlike annual statements, it is not mandatory to audit interim data.

Basic Accounting Terms – [J-L]

Liability

In financial accounting, liability is known as the future sacrifices of the economic benefits that an entity has to provide to other entities due to past transactions or other past events.

Basic Accounting Terms – [M-N]

Markup

The markup is an increase in the cost of a product to reach the selling price. The price is the seller’s gross margin, which is crucial to pay operating expenses and make a net profit. The amount of markup can be expressed as a percentage.

Nil

Nil signifies the same as zero.

Basic Accounting Terms – [O-Q]

Overhead expenses

Overhead expenses are the expenses related to running a business. It does not include the costs of manufacturing the product or providing the service. For example, overheads often include executives’ salaries and rents.

Payroll

Payroll indicates employee payments made by the employer. Payroll can be a noun when it describes a company’s financial records regarding an employee’s pay. You can also describe payroll as the business process for paying employee salaries and corresponding taxes.

PAYE

Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) refers to a system with income tax withholding by employers or an income-based system for paying off student loans.

Petty Cash

It is a small amount of discretionary money in the form of cash used to cover expenses where it is unwise to cash out by check, due to the inconvenience and costs of writing and signing and then cashing the check.

Profit

Earning also called net income, is the number of earnings that exceeds your expenses for your period. In other words, it is the total amount of revenue left after deducting all necessary and equivalent expenses for the period. Please note that I did not reduce all costs that were paid during the period.

Basic Accounting Terms – [R]

Receipt

A receipt is a sheet of a document representing the status of any payment as “paid.” It acts as proof of payment details, which is issued by most of the businesses, by a seller to a receiver after the payment is made in case of a purchase of goods or services, especially when the buyer pays in cash mode. It is essential in business when a transaction is done through cashless mode, debit, credit, and gift cards, as it confirms the precise details of the purchase that help maintain the accounts.

Reconcile

Retaliating or re-assuring any document’s accuracy by another similar detailed document as a reference to overcome the minor errors or dues to be corrected. Especially in account bookkeeping, which involves investigating and fixing the difference by checking the missing details of the documents such as missed invoices or amount to be included to be received, it is known as reconciling.

Recurring

A thing or image that repeatedly occurs periodically over time with the same details as in the first of those is known as recurring actions. In a matter of business, a transaction that repeats itself every week or month regularly with the same amount to be paid or received can be named as recurring/repeating transactions.

Reference

A unique code of combination that is generally used to connect an entity to another utilizing code representing the actual transaction details in search following via journals and ledgers that bookkeeping system follows in business for easy tact of tracing the transactions.

Refund

An amount that is returned to/from a business firm to compensate the extra amount paid in the case or overpay or in point of return of goods is known as a refund. A refund doesn’t need to be in the form of cash during returns.

Basic Accounting Terms – [S]

Single-Entry

An organizing system is adapted by businesses to manage the transaction accounts where the details of the transaction will be entered only once. Only the received or paid details are recorded, which doesn’t utilize ledgers or journals for bookkeeping, known as single-entry.

Software

A set of programmed instructions to make the typing or recording accounting process in business more reliable and error-free is known as software. Examples of software for such tasks include excel and word for typing tasks, Imprezz, Quickbooks, Xero, Sage, MYOB for processing payroll, etc.

Statement

A statement is a professional documentation representing all the financial status of a transaction between two entities as a proof of the commitment. There are various types of statements meant to avail for different departments of finance. Example: Bank statement for representing input and output transaction from a bank account, invoice statement which inputs all the details of the goods and services purchased from a seller, account statement which shows the details of losses and profits gained by the business firm.

Basic Accounting Terms – [T]

Tax (Payroll Tax)

A mandatory collection of tax by an employer from an employee’s salary or wages periodically and is transferred to the governing authorities regularly is known as payroll taxes. A payroll tax is also known as  “PAYE” – (Pay As You Earn), a system of collecting income taxes from an employee or a student as a loan repayment.

Tax (Sales Tax)

India’s taxing system imposes taxes on various goods and services, known as sales tax, with varying tax rates from 0% to 28%. These taxes are collected by the seller of the goods from the buyer of the goods or assets at the time of purchase and are paid to the government on an annual or monthly basis. It’s also known as GST, VAT, HST.

Time-billing

Time-billing is an authorized process of collecting, recording, rating daily, or monthly data.

Basic Accounting Terms – [U-Z]

Unpresented

Unpresented term that refers to cheques that are to be deposited to the bank account remains undeposited due to several reasons. It might also be termed as undeposited if the mode of payment is not in cash. It is a commonly used term in banks during the reconciling of the cash accounts.

Wages

Wage defines a fixed rate of the amount that an individual achieves due to the work he/she does on an hourly basis. The worker receives a payment regularly at certain time-interval (monthly, weekly, daily, etc.).

Write-Off

When a buyer delays/holds the unpaid payments, the data is entered into the company’s depths of unsettled funds account. But, when the customer doesn’t have to pay the outstanding due to various reasons, the bookkeeper brings down the customer’s account to zero in the company’s unsettled funds account. This act is known as a write-off.

Conclusion

One of the primary problems that most business owners have to deal with is basic accounting knowledge. You should be familiar with some basic accounting terms, whether you want to hire professionals to manage your books of accounts or for your business accounting. We hope that our comprehensive definition guide has walked you through some of the basic accounting terms that will help.

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If you are looking forward to improvising your accounting vocabulary, you have come to the right place! This article is a part of our comprehensive accounting guide – the basic accounting principles for beginners/basic accounting rules. In the article, we have listed the essential basic accounting terminologies for beginners. It’s time to fasten your seat belts and get started! The alphabetical layout will help you look for just what you need to know.

Basic Accounting Terms – [A]

Account

An account helps you record all the financial entries of a specific period or purpose. An account is registered in an accounting system that tracks all the economic activities of assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, or expenses. For instance, the business’s income is recorded under the “sales” account, and costs incurred due to the purchase of pens, papers, staplers are registered under the “stationery” account, etc. Each account is stored in the general ledger that helps prepare financial statements at the end of an accounting period.

Accounts Payable (A/P)

The money owed by a business includes all the incurred expenses that are to be paid to its suppliers. These expenses are usually recorded as liabilities in the balance sheets of the company. Accounts payable is unlike notes payable liabilities since they are debts created due to formal legal instruments.

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

As the name infers, accounts receivable is defined as the legally enforceable claims for payments that include sales revenue that a business has rendered but has not yet received the payment for it. The particular account type is recorded as an asset in the company’s balance sheets. Accounts receivable are generally in the form of invoices sent to clients/customers for payment within a particular time and are likely to convert to cash in the agreed time frame.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued liabilities reflect the expenses that are yet to be paid or the ones that are stuffed under the account payable in a specific accounting period. In simple words, these are expenses that a company is obligated to pay for purchases on which invoices are yet to be received.

Basic Accounting Terms – [B]

Backup

Backup concerning the accounting system is the e-copy of financial data. Various backup facilities are starting from CDs, USD drives to online and cloud data storage. For any business, financial data is vital; thus, it is crucial to prevent data loss if a system crashes, or any other unfavorable situation. Modern companies usually opt for cloud-storage to rid of the risks of data loss and re-reconciliations.

Bad Debts

Bad debts are the type of expenses that list under the current accounts receivable. The overdue expense is less likely to be paid by the debtor and is also known as uncollectible accounts expense. Bad debts are one of those contingencies of businesses that need to be addressed by those that extend credits to their customers. Despite sending sales invoices, again and again, the chances of receiving the funds are doubtful.

Billing

Billing is one of the vital accounting processes that deals with issuing invoices for the total cost of goods and services purchased by a customer within a specific period.

Bookkeeping

It is a crucial business accounting process that includes collecting, recording, and reporting financial transactions carried out by a business. These transactions include sales, purchases, receipts, and payment by a person or entity.

Budget

Budget is an approximate estimation of expenses and revenue utilized to create an accurate financial plan that helps a person, business, or a government compile and re-evaluate the actual figures against the plan.

Book Value (BV)

The meaning of the term book value differs as per the context. However, it is commonly defined as the original value of an asset minus accumulated depreciation.

Basic Accounting Terms – [C]

Capital

The term capital refers to the financial assets that include funds obtained from deposit accounts or unique financing sources. Capital assets are commonly found under the current or long-term portion of a balance sheet.

Cash Flow

Cash flow is the movement of cash throughout the business; it gives a precise understanding of the amount of money or what is equivalent to cash received or paid out by a company. It provides a summary of money entering a business, from where and where to. Cash flow enables enterprises to make estimations concerning the income and expenses forecast for the coming year.

Chartered Accountant (CA)

A chartered accountant is an internationally recognized designation of qualified and trained accounting professionals in various countries worldwide, except the USA. In the United States, the equivalent to CA is known as Chartered Public Accountant (CPA). Regardless, both are engaged in public and private work employed by government bodies.

Cheque

A cheque is a specially printed piece of paper or slips in the format of a book provided by the bank to an account holder. Businesses use cheques to clear their bills instead of cash, as it has a higher command on banks to pay the specified amount in the cheque. It is mandatory for a cheque to be signed by the bank account’s authorized signatory and expires after 3 to 6 months from the issued date. Unlike cash that is prone to get stolen, a cheque is a secure way of carrying out transactions.

Conversion Balances

Conversion balances are a term used to define switching from one accounting system to another to convert the books of business. Comparative balances are old balances that are often compared with that of recent balances in a new system.

Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold is defined as the value of sales carried out during a particular period. Various factors influence the cost of products and services, such as manufacturing costs, average costs, specific identification, formulas, and more.

Credit

Credit is an entry made on the right-hand side of the double-entry bookkeeping method. A credit entry increases equity, liability, and income, wherein it decreases the expenses and assets. Alongside, in accounting terms, credit is also known as the money owed by an individual, business, or an entity. It can also be defined as the money owed to banks through credit cards.

Credit Card

A credit card is a small piece of a card made of plastic issued by banks, buildings, or societies that enables businesses or individuals to purchase goods or services on credit. This type of credit is collected back on a monthly installment until full repayment. Respective interest rates are applicable and charge each month as per the credit card balance owed to the card issuer.

Basic Accounting Terms – [D]

Debit

Opposite to credit, there is a debit balance on the left side of the double-entry ledger. The debit entry increases assets and expenses and reduces income, liabilities, and equity.

Debtor

The debtor is a customer owing money to your company.

Deposit

Deposit is defined as the money (cash or cheque) that is put into a bank account.

Deposit Slip

The sheet of paper that accompanies the cash or cheques shows the details of the bank account into which the money must be deposited, the amount of the deposit, and the date of the deposit.

Depreciation

Most of the assets that belong to a business lose value over time due to wear and tear, and daily use is termed as depreciation. The amount used to depreciate assets is calculated at special rates determined by the tax administration. It is usually calculated as a percentage of the cost price, minus the previously calculated depreciation. Depreciation can be claimed as a business expense to reduce income tax.

Description

The financial transactions section that describes the item or service purchased or sold.

Docket

A document containing information about a product sold from one company to another is termed a delivery docket.

Basic Accounting Terms – [E]

End of Month

The end of the month, often abbreviated as EOM, is an attribute that is used in many business credit terms to describe the due date and time to pay. Many vendors offer manufacturers and retailers a cash discount for paying bills early.

Entries

The accounting entry is an official record documenting a transaction. In most cases, the accounting entry is performed using a double-entry bookkeeping system, which requires a person to make credit and debit entry, ultimately creating a complete set of financial statements. Accounting entry can also be performed in a single-entry accounting system; this system generally tracks only cash receipts and cash payments and displays only the results necessary to create an income statement.

Equity

Equity is the residual value of the owner’s interest in the business, after deducting all liabilities. You may hear property rights referred to as “equity” (for companies) or “owner’s equity” (for individual ownership). Equity can be calculated as assets minus liabilities. The word ‘equity’ can also be used to refer to personal finances.

Basic Accounting Terms – [F]

File

The physical or digital place where the company places all its documents in a specialized way

Filing

Filing is the process of archiving documents systematically.

Financial Statements

Financial statements are written records that convey the business activities and financial performance of a company. The balance sheet provides an overview of shareholders’ assets, liabilities, and equity as a snapshot over time.

Basic Accounting Terms – [G-H]

Gains and Losses

The gains or losses are considered to be “realized” when the shares (or other investment) you own are sold. Unrealized gains and losses are also referred to as “paper” gains or losses. An unrealized loss occurs when the stock drops after the investor buys it but has not yet sold it.

Gross Profit

Gross profit is the income a business generates after deducting the costs associated with manufacturing, selling a product, or the costs associated with rendering a service. The total gain will appear on the company’s income statement. Further, it can be calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold (COGS) from revenue (sales).

Hire Purchase

A hire purchase, also known as an installment plan, is an agreement by which a customer accepts a contract to acquire an asset by paying an initial premium and paying the balance of the asset price plus interest over a period of time.

Basic Accounting Terms – [I]

Import

An import is a good or service that has been purchased in one country and produced in another country. Imports and exports are components of international trade. If the value of a country’s imports exceeds its exports, the government has a negative trade balance, also known as a trade deficit.

Inventory

Inventory is the term used to define the goods available for sale and the raw materials used to produce goods available for sale.

Invoice

An invoice is a time-stamped business document that separates and records a transaction between a buyer and a seller. If the goods or services are purchased on credit, the invoice will generally specify the transaction terms and provide information on available payment methods.

Basic Accounting Terms – [J-L]

Journal

The journal is a detailed account that records all of the company’s financial transactions, which will be used for future adjustments and transfers to other formal accounting records, such as the general ledger.

Ledger

The general ledger is a book with accounts classified and summarized information from journals such as debits and credits. It includes accounts for assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses.

Loan

A loan is when money is given to another party to repay the principal amount of the loan plus interest. Each of the parties agrees on the terms of the loan before paying the money. It may be secured by collateral like a mortgage or unsecured, like a credit card.

Loss

Losses are a one-time removal or decrease in a resource or business asset. Losses are unexpected and non-refundable. Staying on top of your accounts can help you easily track your income and losses.

Basic Accounting Terms – [M-N]

Margin

In business accounting, a margin is a difference between income and expenses, as companies often keep track of gross margins, operating margins, and net profit margins. The gross profit margin measures the relationship between a company’s revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS).

Net Profit

In simple terms, net profit is the remaining money after all of the company’s expenses have been paid. Percentage Net Profit Margin is an associated relationship. This number is calculated by dividing net profit by revenue or turnover and represents profitability as a percentage.

Basic Accounting Terms – [O-Q]

Opening Balance

The debit or credit balance of the accounting account that is carried over from the previous period to the new accounting period is called the opening balance. It will be the first entry in the ledger account at the start of an accounting period.

Payable

An invoice payable is called a payable and is included in the list of accounts payable.

Purchase

Purchasing is the process that a company or organization uses to purchase goods or services to achieve its goals. Although many organizations try to establish standards in the procurement process, the processes can vary significantly between organizations.

Quotation

Any document sent to a potential customer offering the sale of goods or services at a specific price, subject to particular conditions. A quote is used to let a potential customer know the cost of the goods or services before buying them. When a seller submits a quote, they are bound by a specific price.

Basic Accounting Terms – [R]

Receivable

In simple words, receivable means pending payments/assets. When a buyer holds the hold’s payment, a business accountant lists those details on the “account receivable report,” which generally indicates the expectation of the money to be received.

Reimburse

The amount of money that a business or an individual pays to another person or company, respectively, to compensate losses or expenditure incurred. In other words, it is a payback amount from or to the business for the act of spending or covering losses.

Remittance

Documents such as invoices or any other obligations representing a payment procedure, which indicates the amount to be paid/received by or to the business firm, are known as remittances.

Basic Accounting Terms – [S]

Salary

An employer’s reward or cash payment is an accountable amount to be given for work done by an employee, which is paid periodically and is generally talked in terms of the annual figure of numbers, is known as salary.

Sales

The goods and services or assets that a buyer receives in exchange for money create a transaction between the seller and the receiver known as sales.

Basic Accounting Terms – [T]

Tax (Income Tax)

A mandatory percentage of the amount that an entity pays to the government as a taxpayer, depending upon the range of annual income that a person earns, is known as Income tax. Each asset and liabilities have different tax rates to be paid that are fixed by the nation’s taxing system. This tax, in return, is used by the government for the development of the country.

Transaction

The exchange of money via different sources between a seller and a buyer when purchasing goods or services; is a transaction.

Transfer

A movement/flow of money/assets from one account to another through banks or even a ledger account can be termed transfer.

Basic Accounting Terms – [U-Z]

Undeposited Funds

Undeposited funds are referred to the amount of money in cash/cheques that are yet to be deposited into the bank account; once the customers fulfill the payments – the bookkeeper adds up all the payments of the day and deposits it into the bank regularly and then move the statement from undeposited account to bank account

Withdrawal

Withdrawal is a term used when a person converts the required amount of money from the bank account to real cash.

Year-End

All the tax-related works under the finance department by an accountant reconciling works by a bookkeeper to ensure all the bank transactions with documents, all the transaction entries to know the amount of tax to be paid to the government body, etc. calculated accurately at the Year-End. Therefore, Year-End is a term that indicates the financial business status of a specific year. It can also be stated as Financial Year–End.

Conclusion

While not everyone can study accounting, the CEO/accountant must possess knowledge of all aspects of the business that are successfully managed, including when the company outsources accounting. We hope our comprehensive definition guide will help you start communicating effectively with your online accounting service provider.

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