by Pentacle-nextSteps | Jan 31, 2022 | Accounting for the Performing Arts, Quickbooks
Top 5 Quickbooks Set-Up Tips Managing your organization’s finances can be overwhelming and time consuming. At Pentacle, we use Quickbooks, an accounting software that helps you manage your financial transactions, both internally as well as with our artists...
by pennextsteps | Nov 16, 2021 | Accounting for the Performing Arts
What is Accrual Basis Accounting vs. Cash Based Accounting? Accrual Basis Accounting Accrual basis accounting refers to a major accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses at the time a transaction occurs, regardless of when cash is exchanged. Accountants...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Aug 20, 2021 | Build Your Startup, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, Taxes
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the completion of the service they provide while an employee’s...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Jan 14, 2021 | Accounting for the Performing Arts, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, For Individual Performing Artists, Taxes
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s End of Year Payroll Tax Forms: W2, 1099 Some of the most important payroll tax forms—W2 and 1099 forms—must be mailed out to your employees and contractors shortly after the calendar year ends. Any contractors who were paid...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Jan 8, 2021 | Institutional Funding, Making Money in the Performing Arts
Finding the Right Grant Funders for You: Essential Tips NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: ANNA BRADY MARCUS Grant writing means finding the right grant funders for your organization Getting started with grant writing (or Institutional Development) is a daunting process, but...
