Education Station
At C² Accounting, we believe financial clarity isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about understanding the story behind them. That’s why our team prioritizes education in everything we do. Whether you’re brand new to bookkeeping or knee-deep in business growth, we’re here to teach, guide, and cheer you on.
Before You Hire: What to Know About Employees
Before you hire your first employee, make sure your payroll setup is rooted in the right systems, records, and compliance checks. In this episode of Payroll in Bloom, we cover what small business owners need to know about payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, remote employees, employee vs. contractor basics, and why your payroll processing system should be set up before the first paycheck.
Learn how to avoid common payroll mistakes, stay organized, and grow your team with confidence.
Financial Goal Planning for Small Businesses
Spring clean your small business finances by learning how to use last year’s reports, revenue, expenses, profit, cash flow, and project profitability to set better financial goals. In this video, C² Accounting walks through simple SMART goal planning for small business owners, including how to review your Profit & Loss, track customer or project performance, plan for taxes, and build healthier cash flow habits. Whether you use QuickBooks Online or another bookkeeping system, this episode will help you turn your business numbers into practical goals for the year ahead.
Digital Organization for Small Business Owners
Get your business files under control with this practical guide to digital organization for small business owners, including how to set up a permanent file, organize digital records, and protect sensitive information. In this episode of Spring Clean Your Finances, we cover small business recordkeeping, the best way to organize business documents, and why using a password manager for small business is essential. Whether you want cleaner books, easier tax prep, or stronger systems, this video will help you build a simple digital filing system for your business that saves time and reduces stress.
Cleaning Up Your Reports
Your financial reports should help you make decisions—not leave you guessing. In this episode of our Spring Clean Your Finances series, we cover practical tips for cleaning up your Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss so your books are clearer, cleaner, and easier to hand off to your accountant.
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Cleaning Up Your Chart of Accounts
Now that you understand your Chart of Accounts, it’s time to clean it up. In Part 2 of our Spring Clean Your Finances series, we walk you step-by-step through simplifying your accounts, merging duplicates, removing clutter, and organizing everything for clearer, more useful financial reports.
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Understanding Your Chart of Accounts - Part 1
If your financial reports feel confusing or unreliable, your Chart of Accounts might be the root of the issue. In Part 1 of our Spring Clean Your Finances series, we break down what a Chart of Accounts actually is, how it’s structured, and why it plays such a critical role in your Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss.
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Hiring Contractors: Best Practices
Check out our new video on Hiring Contractors from our Spring Cleaning series!
How to Fill Out a W-9
Filling out a W-9 doesn’t have to be confusing once you know what the IRS is actually asking for. In this video, we break down exactly how to complete a W-9 based on your business type, including when to use your name vs. your LLC and whether to enter an SSN or EIN, so you can avoid common mistakes and 1099 issues at year-end.
Handing Off Taxes
Before you hand off your QuickBooks Online file to your tax accountant, take a few minutes to do a final review. Catching small mistakes now can save hours of cleanup later and ensure your financial reports actually reflect the real story of your business. Check out our video on what to review before you hand off taxes!
Deductions Made Simple
Not sure what you can actually deduct as a small business owner? In this video, we break down common business tax deductions; what’s allowed, what’s not, and why keeping personal expenses out of your business account matters.
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Recording and Reconciling Loans
Recording loan payments correctly in QuickBooks Online is essential for clean financial statements and a smooth year-end close. In this video, we walk through how to properly split principal and interest, how to handle late fees, and how to reconcile your loan balance to your lender statement each month. You’ll learn why loans live on the Balance Sheet, how interest impacts your Profit & Loss, and the simple monthly workflow that keeps your books accurate and tax-ready.
Mileage & Home Office Deductions
Two of the most common tax deductions small business owners either miss or lose out on are mileage and the home office deduction. This happens not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because they’re miss-tracking them.
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End of Year Business Tasks
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Even during the busy holiday season, there are a few key tasks every business owner should complete. In this blog, we walk through essential renewals, tax reporting requirements, payroll updates, and practical tips to make your January, and your transition into tax season, much smoother.
Deposits Video
Confused by the new QuickBooks Online interface?? Let us help you out! This brief tour will showcase how to most effectively record deposits.
Invoices and Sales Receipts Video
Confused by the new QuickBooks Online interface?? Let us help you out! This brief tour will showcase how to most effectively enter Revenue and use Invoices and Sales Receipts
Expenses, Bills, and Bill Payments
Confused by the new QuickBooks Online interface?? Let us help you out! This brief tour will showcase how to most effectively enter and use Expenses, Bills, and Bill Payments.
Rules, Receipts, and Matching Video
Confused by the new QuickBooks Online interface?? Let us help you out! This brief tour will showcase how to most effectively use Rules and Receipts, and how Matching has changed on the new interface.
New Banking Interface Video
Confused by the new QuickBooks Online interface?? Let us help you out! This brief tour will explain the new bank view, where your most used features are located, and the new updates.
QuickBooks Online New Interface Tour
QuickBooks Online is rolling out their New Interface! We have a tour on all the new locations and features here!