It’s that time of year again—taxes will be here before you know it. For a lot of dental accountants, the stress of dealing with taxes can be overwhelming to say the least. Add to this the threat of audit from the IRS, however, and it...
By: Erik Nelson For a lot of dental practice managers and accountants, simply getting through the months and ensuring the books all line up properly while providing quality care is more important than anything else. There comes a point for most successful dental practices, however, when...
There are few better ways to celebrate the season than by throwing a holiday party at your dental practice. Whether it be open to the public/patients or closed and designed to boost staff morale, however, planning a holiday party can get expensive rather quickly—especially if...
There are few things more gratifying for dental practice managers and accountants to watch as business continues to move in a positive direction. Success is exciting to say the very least, and plays a crucial role in the longevity of any business—it’s also a sign...
By: Erik Neilson No dental accountant will argue against the fact that technology has forever changed the industry for the better. Between accounting software, digitized dental records and everything and cloud-based calendars, the modern dental practice can only thrive if focus is placed on embracing new...
Dentists have very little choice but to accept credit cards as a payment option. Doing so helps millions of patients pay for treatment, which would otherwise be impossible in many cases if cash was the only option for payment. As helpful as accepting credit cards...
From pens and stationery to heavy equipment and medical supplies, most practice managers and dental bookkeepers are used to working with vendors and suppliers. It’s a symbiotic relationship that—when properly fostered—can be beneficial for everyone involved. It’s also a source of great stress for many...
There are few things that dental accountants despise more than hunting down unpaid invoices. While some are lucky enough to avoid having to deal with the collections process themselves, there’s a lot to be said for learning how to properly communicate about unpaid bills directly...
Handling dental accounting for your firm can be a truly challenging endeavor. On one hand, it’s most likely not the only role you fill on a daily basis. On the other hand, however, accounting is perhaps the most important thing a dental practice can focus...
For most people in the dental accounting field, becoming overwhelmed as a result of the workday is a regular experience. Some thrive off of on-the-job stress and balance it with exercise and healthy eating, while others succumb to the pressure and may even find themselves...
A dental accountant can do a great deal to help push their practice in the right direction financially. From overseeing the books with a critical eye to identifying ways in which to cut costs around the office, strong accounting principles can often make or break...
Ask most dental practice managers, and chances are they’ll tell you that they’d like to see their practice grow. With growth, however, comes a number of different challenges, chief among them being space. A practice that starts off in a tiny location may inevitably outgrow...
