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June 1, 202615 min read

Real Estate Brokerage Bookkeeping in 2026: GCI, Agent Caps, Trust Accounts, and RESPA Compliance

How independent real estate brokerages should set up their chart of accounts in 2026 — separating GCI, agent splits, and franchise royalties into contra-revenue, running three-way trust-account reconciliations, documenting 1099-NEC payouts under IRC Section 3508, defending RESPA Section 8 entries, and accruing E&O self-insured retention reserves so company dollar, audit readiness, and Section 199A QBI all stay visible.

Mike Thrift

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June 1, 202612 min read

Medspa and Aesthetic Clinic Bookkeeping: Injectables, Lasers, Packages, and the MSO/PC Structure That Keeps You Compliant

A practitioner's guide to medspa accounting—per-unit injectable COGS, ASC 606 deferred revenue on packages, Section 179 on $80K–$250K lasers, MSO/PC entity separation under CPOM rules, GLP-1 program revenue, and the KPIs buyers compute during diligence.

Mike Thrift

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June 1, 202610 min read

Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic Bookkeeping: Medicare Billing Rules, Insurance Reconciliation, and Practice KPIs

How an outpatient PT practice should book insurance-billed visits under ASC 606, reconcile 835 ERAs to 837P claims, reserve for KX-modifier recoupments, and track the net collection rate, days-in-AR, and productivity KPIs that actually predict cash flow.

Mike Thrift

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June 1, 202613 min read

Painting Contractor Bookkeeping: How Residential and Commercial Painters Bid, Job-Cost, and Stay Profitable Without Bleeding Margin on Callbacks

Painting contractors lose margin in three places — unmeasured prep hours, a wrong burdened labor rate, and unreserved callbacks. This guide shows the chart of accounts, EPA RRP cost treatment, warranty reserve journal entries, and lender-grade KPIs that keep residential and commercial painters profitable.

Mike Thrift

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June 1, 202611 min read

Section 1361 S-Corporation Eligibility: The Hidden Rules That Can Quietly Terminate Your Election

Section 1361 sets five eligibility rules for S-corporations—domestic incorporation, 100-shareholder cap, eligible shareholders, one class of stock, and entity type. Routine business decisions like uneven distributions or a relocated shareholder can terminate the election; Section 1362(f) offers PLR-based relief that costs $30,000+ in user fees.

Mike Thrift

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June 1, 202611 min read

Septic Tank Pumping and Onsite Wastewater Bookkeeping: Per-Pump Revenue, Tipping Fees, Vacuum Trucks, and Drain-Field Warranty Reserves

A practical accounting framework for septic and onsite wastewater operators — splitting residential pumping, grease, portable toilet, inspection, and repair revenue; reconciling disposal manifests; expensing vacuum trucks under Section 179; and reserving for drain-field warranty claims.

Mike Thrift

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June 1, 202611 min read

Tow Truck and Vehicle Recovery Service Bookkeeping: A Practical Guide for Independent Operators

How independent tow operators should segment revenue across cash calls, motor clubs, police rotation, and heavy recovery — plus accruing impound storage daily, handling mechanic's lien sales, applying Section 179 to wreckers, and reserving for on-hook claims.

Mike Thrift

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May 31, 202612 min read

Mobile Locksmith Bookkeeping: Emergency Premiums, Transponder Inventory, and Van Depreciation Without Margin Leaks

A guide to the bookkeeping decisions that move locksmith margins — separating emergency from standard revenue, per-SKU transponder inventory, Section 179 van elections, ALOA licensing tracking, and dispatch-software-to-GL reconciliation.

Mike Thrift

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May 31, 202613 min read

Mortgage Broker and Loan Originator Bookkeeping: LO Comp, RESPA, EPO Clawbacks, and HMDA Reporting

A working playbook for independent mortgage brokerages: separating lender-paid and borrower-paid compensation under the LO Comp Rule, accruing EPO/EPD clawback reserves, classifying RESPA Section 8 payments, deferring lock and application fees, and staging loan-level data for HMDA LAR filing.

Mike Thrift

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May 31, 202612 min read

Pest Control Bookkeeping: ASC 606, Termite Bond Reserves, and Per-Stop Profit

How route-based pest control and termite operators should apply ASC 606 to quarterly contracts and bond renewals, accrue retreatment reserves under ASC 460, reconcile chemical inventory to state Department of Agriculture records, and build per-stop costing in PestPac or FieldRoutes.

Mike Thrift

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May 29, 202616 min read

Scratch Bakery Bookkeeping: Recipe Cards, Shrink, Wholesale Margins, and Custom Cake Deposits

A bookkeeping guide for scratch bakeries covering standard recipe cards, ingredient yield, day-old shrink, retail vs. wholesale margin separation, ASC 606 deposit accounting for custom cakes, cottage food law revenue caps, and sales tax on prepared food.

Mike Thrift

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May 26, 202611 min read

The Independent Used Car Dealer's Bookkeeping Playbook: Floorplan Notes, F&I Chargeback Reserves, Recon WIP, and the Buyers Guide That Costs $51,744 to Get Wrong

How independent used car dealers should book floorplan notes payable, capitalize reconditioning costs under IRC 263A, estimate F&I chargeback reserves under ASC 606, track BHPH notes receivable, and stay compliant with the FTC Buyers Guide rule and IRS Form 8300.

Mike Thrift

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