by pennextsteps | May 14, 2024 | Accounting for the Performing Arts, Bookkeeping with Quickbooks
What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)? Why is a Chart of Accounts (COA) important for your bookkeeping practices? A Chart of Accounts (COA) is a list of the accounts that an organization has identified for recording and allocating transactions in its general ledger....
by pennextsteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Budgeting
How to Create a Project Budget What is a Budget? A budget is an estimate of income and expenses for a set period of time in the future. You can create a budget for your entire organization or individually for each of your projects/programs. Budgets are meant to be...
by pennextsteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Become a 501(c)3 Non-Profit in the Performing Arts, Choose A Structure
What is a C-Corp? What is a C-Corp, and how does it differ from other types of corporate structures? A C corporation (C corp) is defined as a legal business entity that is taxed separately from its owners or shareholders. This includes performing arts entities. Often...
by pennextsteps | May 19, 2022 | Taxes
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter? NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: STEFI GEORGE How You Classify Workers Can Make a Big Difference for Workers Compensation and Tax Considerations Workers classification and taxes are two big considerations when...
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...