Anna Elizabeth Gant

Nonprofits are essential gap-fillers. They satisfy unmet needs, strengthen communities, and champion well-being at the individual, family, and social levels. But they can be hindered in this mission-driven work by the same organizational challenges for-profit businesses face. Today, Teri Carpenter, of Acumatica Partner Carpenter Associates, shares her expert insights on the nonprofit sector and how Acumatica Cloud ERP helps nonprofits overcome operational hurdles to fulfil their missions.

The Importance of the Debt-to-Equity Ratio Staying on top of financial leverage, risk, and borrowing capacity is an ongoing challenge for business leaders. The debt-to-equity ratio is a simple way to understand how your business funds its operations. Today, we’ll look at what the debt-to-equity ratio is, how to calculate it, how to interpret it by context and industry, and what to watch for when the number is unusually high, low, or negative.

What is an accounting journal entry, and how does it affect your business’s success? This guide will explain the basics of journal entries and show how they are the first step to building an accurate financial foundation for a strong future. Accounting Journal Entries: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter Every transaction you make, from buying coffee to paying payroll, tells the financial story of your business.