AI versus bookkeeper

Can AI Replace Bookkeepers? The Human Touch in Financial Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in the field of bookkeeping, automating many routine tasks and streamlining financial processes. However, despite its impressive capabilities, there are still certain transactions and aspects of bookkeeping that AI struggles to handle effectively. In fact, Accounting Today argues that AI is not likely to replace accountants any time […]

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Is Form 9710 and US Corporate Classifications a Scam?

Receive a Form 9710 from US Corporate Classifications? Perhaps you are wondering whether it is legitamate or a scam? Filing your LLC articles of incorporation in New York State (NYS) can help protect your company from legal liabilities. Unfortunately, it also exposes your company name and address to potential scammers. For instance, NY Certificate Service […]

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Three 2025 Tax Changes That Will Hammer Small Businesses

mayWelcome to the financial jungle, where only the savvy survive! The US Chamber of Commerce is pulling the fire alarm small business legislation. As we head into 2025, small businesses are about to face some brutal tax changes. Buckle up, because these hits could slam your bottom line and shake up your business. Let’s dive […]

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Three Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Bookkeeper

In the world of small business, a reliable bookkeeper is worth their weight in gold. Yet, according to On Pay, nearly a quarter of accounting clients are looking to kick their bookkeeper to the curb. Should you be one of those clients? Bookkeepers manage your financial records, ensure compliance with tax laws, and provide crucial […]

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QuickBooks Online: A Comprehensive Rating from a Bookkeeper’s Perspective

As a bookkeeper, selecting the right accounting software is crucial for efficiently managing clients’ finances. QuickBooks Online is a popular choice in the industry, offering a range of features tailored to meet the needs of bookkeepers. Let’s assess QuickBooks Online from a bookkeeper’s perspective, focusing on four key categories: user interface, speed of transaction entry, […]

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A Bookkeeper’s Review of Quickbooks Online

In the realm of small business accounting software, QuickBooks Online stands as a titan, offering an array of features designed to streamline financial management. However, like any tool, it has its strengths and weaknesses. At Friendly Neighborhood Bookkeeping, we’ve use numerous accounting programs. If you want the full story, here is some valuable feedback from […]

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Is NY Certificate Service a Scam?

Register a website and within two weeks, you’ve got about 1,000 trees worth of junk mail. The only difference when you incorporate is that you also receive lots of scary, official-looking mail too. However, what if the junk mail also looks like official mail? Scam artists can be really clever in hiding their advertisements as […]

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Are Cheap Business Plans a Good Idea?

Be honest! Most of you stumbled across this article on a mission to find the easiest, lowest-cost business plan that the diligent Google robots can find. If this is you, you sound like a savvy entrepreneur. Anyone who’s successfully launched a start-up will tell you that low-cost is nearly always a good rule of thumb. […]

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How to Get All Your Money Back from Google

If you don’t know how unclaimed property law works, there is a good chance your family or business is at risk of being robbed. Long ago, in 2012, I was an accomplished personal finance blogger. I wrote for US News and World Report and found my way into Yahoo Finance and Business Insider. It was […]

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