Explore the fundamentals of financial planning and management in this comprehensive 2.5-hour tutorial. Learn why financial planning is crucial, delve into tax preparation and planning strategies, and master Quickbooks for creating estimate vs. actual reports tailored for home builders. Gain insights into bookkeeping basics, understand how to hire a virtual CPA, and interpret financial statements. Navigate Form 1040 filing, S Corporation tax returns, and avoid common bookkeeping pitfalls. Discover the importance of financial literacy for small business owners, various business valuation methods, and the benefits of working with virtual accounting firms. Differentiate between accounting and bookkeeping, explore tax planning techniques, and understand their connection to financial planning. Examine the three basic financial statements, learn about liquidity from a CPA's perspective, and get financial tips for freelancers. Understand the advantages of outsourcing tax preparation, learn to input HUD statements for property sales, and develop cash flow projections for construction companies. Conclude with tax planning strategies for contractors and insights on conducting job performance reviews. Read more