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Mike Thrift

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Mobile Dog Grooming Bookkeeping: Van Depreciation, Worker Classification, and the KPIs That Predict Profit

A bookkeeping guide for mobile dog grooming operators covering entity structure, ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscriptions and prepaid packages, Section 179 and bonus depreciation on the van conversion, 1099 vs W-2 classification under the federal economic-reality and ABC tests, mileage substantiation under Section 274, per-van P&L, and the operating KPIs (appointments per day, average ticket, rebook rate) that predict profitability.

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Bookkeeping for Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic Custom Fabrication Labs

A practical accounting guide for ABC-credentialed orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic practices — covering ASC 606 multi-stage revenue recognition for custom devices, payer-specific contractual allowances on Medicare DMEPOS L-codes, WIP inventory for custom fabrication, Section 179 on CAD/CAM and 3D printers, and warranty reserves under Medicare's 90-day rule.

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Residential Roofing and Storm Restoration Bookkeeping: A Practical Guide for Re-Roof Crews and Insurance-Claim Specialists

How residential roofers and storm restoration contractors should handle ASC 606 variable consideration, Section 460 elections, supplemental claim revenue, customer deductibles under state law, OSHA fall protection costs, and the KPIs (squares per crew-day, gross margin by channel) that separate profitable shops from busy ones.

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The Yarn Shop and Quilt Store Bookkeeping Playbook: Classes, Subscriptions, Long-Arm Services, and the Multistate Tax Trap

How independent yarn shops, quilt stores, and sewing retailers should handle ASC 606 revenue recognition for classes and block-of-the-month subscriptions, marketplace-facilitator sales tax across Shopify and Etsy, Section 179 long-arm equipment write-offs, contractor-versus-employee rules for instructors, and the KPIs—from sales per square foot to subscription retention—that separate thriving needlearts shops from struggling ones.

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Stained Glass Studio Bookkeeping: ASC 606 Milestone Billing, OSHA Lead Compliance, and Historic Preservation Tax Credits

A bookkeeping playbook for artisan glaziers and restoration studios — covering ASC 606 milestone recognition on multi-year commissions, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 lead exposure costs, Section 47 historic preservation credit documentation, Section 179 studio equipment expensing, and the KPIs (net multiplier, realization rate, square-foot pricing) that separate profitable studios from breakeven ones.

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