Job Costing for Florida Construction: A Clear, Practical Guide

Job Costing for Florida Construction: A Clear, Practical Guide

Job Costing for Florida Construction: A Clear, Practical GuideIan Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author
Published on: 10/09/2025

Job costing tracks every dollar tied to a project, so you know each job's real cost and profit. For construction firms and contractors in Florida, this is essential. It helps you price confidently, control labor and materials, and prevent profit leaks as jobs move from estimate to close-out.

Accounting, Bookkeeping
Cash Flow Statement for Florida Contractors: A Simple Guide

Cash Flow Statement for Florida Contractors: A Simple Guide

Cash Flow Statement for Florida Contractors: A Simple GuideIan Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author
Published on: 03/09/2025

What is the Statement of Cash Flows? The Statement of Cash Flows helps you answer the questions, "Where did my cash come from?" and "Where did it go?"

Accounting, Bookkeeping
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which Is Right for Your Florida Construction or Contractor Business?

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which Is Right for Your Florida Construction or Contractor Business?

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which Is Right for Your Florida Construction or Contractor Business?Ian Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author
Published on: 20/08/2025

Choosing the proper accounting method is a big decision when starting your Florida construction or contracting business. Your choice will shape how you track income and expenses, interpret your profits, and even file taxes. In this post, we'll walk through: - What are cash and accrual accounting are - The benefits of each method - When it makes sense to use one over the other - A simple example comparing both methods in action

Accounting, Bookkeeping
Why Internal Controls Matter — Especially When It Comes to Cash

Why Internal Controls Matter — Especially When It Comes to Cash

Why Internal Controls Matter — Especially When It Comes to CashIan Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author
Published on: 03/06/2025

If you run a small business in the trades—plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction—chances are, cash still plays a role in your day-to-day operations. Whether you’re handling customer payments, buying supplies, or paying out team expenses, cash is convenient—but it’s also risky. Let’s talk about why, and more importantly, how to protect your business with strong internal controls.

Accounting, Bookkeeping