5 Must Have Free Tools for Accounting Firms

Hello, and welcome again to another useful bookkeeping entry from your local accounting firm in Houston. In today’s entry, we will be taking a look at a few useful tools anyone can utilize no matter where they work. So put away your wallet, and get your mouse to have a look at these.

  • Outright
    If you’re in a smaller accounting firm or all by yourself, this free tool is definitely worth a look. Outright automates your small-business accounting tasks by pulling all of your accounts into one place and organizing them in a smart way. It imports data from popular marketplaces, plus your bank and credit cards. It also offers charts and graphs, as well as help with taxes. A good tool for any accountant, bookkeeper, or individual who likes to organize effectively.
  • Accounting Glossary
    It happens to the best of us. Someone uses a word only uttered at the highest echelon in a leading accounting firm, and it sounds like gibberish. But no worries, simply visit here and type the word into the search engine powered by Venture Line. If you’re feeling spendy, you can also purchase and download the entire glossary.
  • IRS Forms and Publications
    Because everyone’s tax return is like a snowflake, stop here at the lion’s den to get just about every form and publication offered by the Internal Revenue Service. You can choose from individual forms including every kind of 1040 and beyond, or you can even download every form and publication available as one PDF file. You can even request that the IRS send you forms through the mail.
  • Business Templates
    Don’t have time to make up your very own invoice? Neither do most accounting firms. However, you can find tons of professional and customizable templates from the folks at Microsoft Office. In addition to invoices for templates, there are other categories such as agendas, budgets, records, reports, and many more. Specifically for Word or Excel, but they can be adapted for similar programs.
  • Financial Calculators
    Sure, your phone and computer may already have a calculator in them, but can they calculate complex equations like a mortgage or debt investment? That is just what these free calculators from MyCalculator.org are designed to do. Accounting firms will be interested in the investment, tax, and even inflation calculator.
  • As always, if you live in the Houston area and need help with accounting, bookkeeping, or taxes, give us a call.

    And there you have it: five informative blogs that can help direct you in your bookkeeping and accounting needs, as well as giving some useful tips. As always, if you live in the Houston area and need an accountant or bookkeeper, we are always here.