### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Accounting Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Accounting Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Accounting Software Articles [![What is Contract Management and Why is It Important?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/contract-management.png "What is Contract Management and Why is It Important?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/contract-management) [ ### What is Contract Management and Why is It Important? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/contract-management) Contracts govern almost every interaction between businesses.  [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI048_Backlog_Images-%5BCalculate_gross_profit%5D_V1b.png "How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods) [ ### How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods) Understanding your costs is essential for sustaining profitability in manufacturing. [ ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell") DP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell) by Devin Pickell [![Top 9 Free Invoice Management Software for 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI946_Learn_Article_Images_%5Binvoice_factoring%5D_V1b.png "Top 9 Free Invoice Management Software for 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-invoice-management-software) [ ### Top 9 Free Invoice Management Software for 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-invoice-management-software) Unpaid invoices haunting your dreams? Managing multiple clients and tracking expenses can turn into a nightmare for fast-growing small businesses. You might find yourself spending hours creating client invoices, approving vendor bills, tracking your payments, and managing financial records rather than focusing on the heart of your business. [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![W-9 vs. 1099 Forms: What's the Difference?](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-11-06%20at%2012.04.20%20PM.png "W-9 vs. 1099 Forms: What's the Difference?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/w9-vs-1099) [ ### W-9 vs. 1099 Forms: What's the Difference? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/w9-vs-1099) Is there anything more confusing or nerve-wracking than doing your own taxes? [ ![Lauren Pope](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren Pope") LP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/lauren-pope) by Lauren Pope [![History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI733_Learn_Article_Images-%5BHistory_Accounting%5D_V1a%20%281%29.png "History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years")](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-accounting) [ ### History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years ](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-accounting) There’s a good chance you’ve never covered this in your accounting classes. [ ![Rob Browne](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rob Browne") RB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/rob-browne) by Rob Browne [![Free Balance Sheet Template for Easy Accounting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/balance%20sheet%20template.png "Free Balance Sheet Template for Easy Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/articles/balance-sheet-template) [ ### Free Balance Sheet Template for Easy Accounting ](https://www.g2.com/articles/balance-sheet-template) Accounting doesn’t excite most business owners. [ ![Sudipto Paul](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sudipto Paul") SP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sudipto-paul) by Sudipto Paul [![Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Types](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/venture%20capital.png "Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Types")](https://www.g2.com/articles/venture-capital) [ ### Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Types ](https://www.g2.com/articles/venture-capital) The startup trend is showing no signs of slowing down. [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![How to Calculate Your Gross Profit and Gross Margin](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI048_Backlog_Images-%5BCalculate_gross_profit%5D_V1a.png "How to Calculate Your Gross Profit and Gross Margin")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-gross-profit) [ ### How to Calculate Your Gross Profit and Gross Margin ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-gross-profit) When measuring the profitability and sustainability of your company, you need to know your gross profit and its margin. [ ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell") DP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell) by Devin Pickell [![11 Best Accounting Software in India for 2023](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI625_Learn_Article_Images_%5BBest_Accounting_Software_in_India%5D_V1b.png "11 Best Accounting Software in India for 2023")](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-accounting-software-in-india) [ ### 11 Best Accounting Software in India for 2023 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-accounting-software-in-india) With digital transformation at the core of India’s workforce today, modern technology has brought game-changing software solutions to the accounting world.  [ ![Tanuja Bahirat](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tanuja Bahirat") TB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tanuja-bahirat) by Tanuja Bahirat [![What Is Accrual Accounting? How It Works, Pros, and Cons](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accrual%20basis%20accounting.png "What Is Accrual Accounting? How It Works, Pros, and Cons")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accrual-basis-accounting) [ ### What Is Accrual Accounting? How It Works, Pros, and Cons ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accrual-basis-accounting) In 1916, a new form of accounting revolutionized the way we work. [ ![G2 Staff](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "G2 Staff") GS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/andrew-zangre) by G2 Staff [![Small Business Bookkeeping Essentials (+5 Tips for Newbies)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/small%20business%20bookkeeping.jpg "Small Business Bookkeeping Essentials (+5 Tips for Newbies)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-bookkeeping) [ ### Small Business Bookkeeping Essentials (+5 Tips for Newbies) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-bookkeeping)   [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Returns%20management%20NC.jpg "Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2")](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-g2-returns-management-category) [ ### Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-g2-returns-management-category) It’s safe to say that almost everyone has returned a product that they bought, either in-store or online. The reason for the return isn’t relevant—maybe a shirt didn’t fit, a toy arrived damaged, or they just decided they didn’t want the merchandise anymore. Whatever the reason, the retailer or manufacturer needs to have the proper return infrastructure in place to process and track these returns, ensuring that inventory is replenished or updated, and the customer receives a replacement product or a refund or credit is issued. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![What Is a General Ledger (GL) and Why Does Every Company Need One?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6693655.jpg "What Is a General Ledger (GL) and Why Does Every Company Need One?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-general-ledger-gl) [ ### What Is a General Ledger (GL) and Why Does Every Company Need One? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-general-ledger-gl) Any organization with an inflow and outflow of funds (debits and credits)—income, donations, depreciation, or expenses—needs to record and track these transactions. The goal is to prepare the company’s financial statements and hence, gain insight into the financial status.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Accounting.jpg "Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP")](https://www.g2.com/articles/some-facts-about-gaap) [ ### Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP ](https://www.g2.com/articles/some-facts-about-gaap) I’m sure many people have heard the term GAAP used in one conversation or another, but unless you are a seasoned accounting or finance professional, you might know little about these important regulations, besides what the acronym stands for.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![22 Basic Accounting Terms Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accounting%20terms-1.jpg "22 Basic Accounting Terms Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-terms) [ ### 22 Basic Accounting Terms Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-terms) It takes a lot to run a business. [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accounting%20and%20finance%20trends.jpg "2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/papers%20and%20calculator%20kept%20on%20a%20table.jpg "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-accounting) [ ### The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-accounting) Accounting is one of the most important, yet daunting and expensive departments in almost all companies. Accountants oversee all financial operations of a business to help it run smoothly and efficiently. These include preparing and analyzing financial statements (e.g., cash flow, income statement, balance sheet), paying taxes on time, and maintaining the companies’ general ledger (GL). All these tasks require a great deal of human interaction that takes time and money; no matter how careful an employee may be, there is always the chance for human error, which could snowball and lead to devastating financial results in the future. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI071_Backlog_Images_%5BAccounts_payable_information%5D_V1b.png "The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation) [ ### The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation) The phrase “time is money” has never been more true than it is now.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Key Components of Accounting Automation](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/long-angle-view-of-high-rise-glass-buildings-1055297.jpg "Key Components of Accounting Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-automation) [ ### Key Components of Accounting Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-automation) No matter how dry or stale people think accounting and finance is, these functions are vital to the health of any company. Felipe Torres, a financial analyst at G2, further explains that finance and accounting functions “...help us prepare for the future and drive strategies that ensure we're maximizing our potential.” [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Financial Forecasting: The Crystal Ball of Your Business](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/iStock-1133857443.jpg "Financial Forecasting: The Crystal Ball of Your Business")](https://www.g2.com/articles/financial-forecasting) [ ### Financial Forecasting: The Crystal Ball of Your Business ](https://www.g2.com/articles/financial-forecasting) With the power of math and hindsight, you no longer need to sell your soul to demonic forces in order to predict the future. [ ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson") PT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/piper-thomson) by Piper Thomson [![What Is a Current Ratio? (+ The Current Ratio Formula)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI019_Backlog_Images_%5BCurrent_ratio%5D_V1b.png "What Is a Current Ratio? (+ The Current Ratio Formula)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/current-ratio) [ ### What Is a Current Ratio? (+ The Current Ratio Formula) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/current-ratio) No matter what sort of business you operate, it’s always a bad feeling to run out of cash. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![13 Accounting Principles Essential to Financial Accounting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accountingprinciples.jpg "13 Accounting Principles Essential to Financial Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-principles) [ ### 13 Accounting Principles Essential to Financial Accounting ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-principles) Financial accounting is no easy subject to unpack. [ ![Rob Browne](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rob Browne") RB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/rob-browne) by Rob Browne [![What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/cashbasisaccounting.jpg "What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cash-basis-accounting) [ ### What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cash-basis-accounting) The products and services your company provides are your lifeblood. [ ![Rob Browne](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rob Browne") RB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/rob-browne) by Rob Browne [![What Is Cost of Debt? (+How To Calculate It)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/cost-of-debt-1.jpg "What Is Cost of Debt? (+How To Calculate It)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cost-of-debt) [ ### What Is Cost of Debt? (+How To Calculate It) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cost-of-debt) Spontaneity makes life fun and interesting, but when it comes to finance, whims aren’t so great. [ ![Maddie Rehayem](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Maddie Rehayem") MR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/maddie-rehayem) by Maddie Rehayem [![Share to Grow: Why and How Companies Use Equity Capital](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/equity-capital.jpg "Share to Grow: Why and How Companies Use Equity Capital")](https://www.g2.com/articles/equity-capital) [ ### Share to Grow: Why and How Companies Use Equity Capital ](https://www.g2.com/articles/equity-capital) It takes a village to raise a child, and it often takes stockholders to lift a company off the ground. [ ![Maddie Rehayem](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Maddie Rehayem") MR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/maddie-rehayem) by Maddie Rehayem [![Using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Determine Value](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/Projectportfoliomanagement.jpg "Using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Determine Value")](https://www.g2.com/articles/project-portfolio-management) [ ### Using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Determine Value ](https://www.g2.com/articles/project-portfolio-management) A portfolio is a collection of your best work, put forth in the hopes of making a positive impression. [ ![Grace Pinegar](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Grace Pinegar") GP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/grace-pinegar) by Grace Pinegar [![Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/best-accounting-software.jpg "Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-accounting-software) [ ### Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-accounting-software) Most business owners know that accounting is one of the most important aspects of running a company. [ ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell") DP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell) by Devin Pickell [![What Is Debt to Equity Ratio and How Do You Calculate It?](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Pads%20with%20color%20diagrams%20and%20color%20shining%20on%20background.jpeg "What Is Debt to Equity Ratio and How Do You Calculate It?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/debt-to-equity-ratio) [ ### What Is Debt to Equity Ratio and How Do You Calculate It? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/debt-to-equity-ratio) The goal of the debt to equity ratio is to provide interested parties with a number representing how risky a company’s current financial position is. [ ![Patrick Szakiel](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Patrick Szakiel") PS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/patrick-szakiel) by Patrick Szakiel Show More ## Accounting Software Glossary Terms [![Payroll Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI679_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bpayroll_management%5D_V1b.png "Payroll Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/payroll-management-definition) [Payroll Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/payroll-management-definition) Payroll management is an administrative process that ensures employees are financially compensated for their work. Learn more about its types and benefits. by Holly Landis [![Accounting Controls](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI256_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BAccounting_Controls%5D_V1b.png "Accounting Controls")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/accounting-controls-definition) [Accounting Controls](https://www.g2.com/glossary/accounting-controls-definition) Accounting controls help businesses maintain financial integrity and accurate data. Learn about the types, benefits, and challenges of accounting controls. by Alyssa Towns [![RFID](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI804_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BRFID%5D_V1a.png "RFID")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/rfid-definition) [RFID](https://www.g2.com/glossary/rfid-definition) Radio frequency identification technology (RFID) tracks and identifies objects, animals, or people using electromagnetic fields. Learn more about types. by Sagar Joshi [![Budget Period](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI625_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bbudget_period%5D_V1b.png "Budget Period")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/budget-period-definition) [Budget Period](https://www.g2.com/glossary/budget-period-definition) A budget period is the particular time frame in which a business plans, implements, and evaluates its budgets. Learn more about its types and benefits. by Sagar Joshi [![E-Signature](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI589_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Be-signature%5D_V1a.png "E-Signature")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/e-signature-definition) [E-Signature](https://www.g2.com/glossary/e-signature-definition) An electronic signature, or e-signature, is a digital representation of a person's signature used to sign a document online. Learn about its benefits. by Sagar Joshi [![Bank Reconciliation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI561_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bbank_reconciliation%5D_V1b.png "Bank Reconciliation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/bank-reconciliation-definition) [Bank Reconciliation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/bank-reconciliation-definition) Bank reconciliation compares a company’s accounting records with corresponding bank statements. Learn more about its benefits and purpose. by Sagar Joshi [![B2B](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI469_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BB2B%5D_V1a.png "B2B")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/b2b-definition) [B2B](https://www.g2.com/glossary/b2b-definition) Business-to-business, or B2B, describes a transaction between two business entities. Learn more about the types of B2B companies and their benefits. by Whitney Rudeseal Peet [![Cash Accounting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI453_Glossary_Article_Image-%5BCash_Accounting%5D_V1b.png "Cash Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cash-accounting-definition) [Cash Accounting](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cash-accounting-definition) Cash accounting records finances by only recognizing cash transactions. Learn more about this bookkeeping method to see if it's the right fit for you. by Harshita Tewari [![Fiscal Year-End](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI434_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BFiscal_Year_End%5D_V1a.png "Fiscal Year-End")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/fiscal-year-end-definition) [Fiscal Year-End](https://www.g2.com/glossary/fiscal-year-end-definition) Fiscal year-end is when a company’s 12-month accounting cycle comes to a close. Learn about its benefits and best practices. by Kelly Fiorini [![Closed Account](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI377_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BClosed_Account%5D_V1a.png "Closed Account")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/closed-account-definition) [Closed Account](https://www.g2.com/glossary/closed-account-definition) A closed account is an account that's been deactivated or terminated by the account holder or a counterparty. Learn more about how it works and its causes. by Amanda Hahn-Peters ## Accounting Software Discussions 0 Question on: Oracle Accounting Hub Cloud [What is accounting hub in Oracle Cloud?](/discussions/what-is-accounting-hub-in-oracle-cloud) What is accounting hub in Oracle Cloud? Oracle Accounting hub cloud enables you to perform accounting transformations on external non-Oracle source system data. Answered: Abhishek Anand on March 24, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-accounting-hub-in-oracle-cloud/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Veryfi [What is OCR receipt?](/discussions/what-is-ocr-receipt) What is OCR receipt? OCR is basically software reading the receipt. Translating it into data that other systems can use instead of you keying it in manually. 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