{"id":84743,"date":"2025-11-25T15:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/?p=84743"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:10:10","slug":"transacciones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/es\/academy\/transactions\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es una transacci\u00f3n? Tipos y ejemplos en contabilidad"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"84743\" class=\"elementor elementor-84743\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f2ac2b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22f2ac2b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7510568c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7510568c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A transaction is any measurable exchange of value between two or more parties. In accounting, they are the foundation of your books, because every one affects at least two financial accounts. This process (known as double-entry accounting) keeps your balance sheet, account balance, and journal entries accurate and compliant with U.S. accounting standards.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Transactions occur constantly in small businesses. Every time you sell goods and services, pay a bill, receive a payment, move money between bank accounts, incur expenses, or adjust asset values, you\u2019re creating transaction data that must be captured through proper transaction recording in your accounting system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-this-guide-covers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This guide covers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The meaning of a transaction in accounting<\/li>\n<li>What they include<\/li>\n<li>Types of transactions<\/li>\n<li>Real-world examples<\/li>\n<li>Financial vs. non-financial<\/li>\n<li>Step-by-step accounting workflow<\/li>\n<li>How they impact business operations<\/li>\n<li>Common mistakes to avoid<\/li>\n<li>FAQs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is a Transaction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In accounting it is defined as:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>A business event that has a measurable financial impact and must be recorded in the accounting system using debit and credit entries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This definition aligns with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/g\/gaap.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>U.S. GAAP framework<\/strong><\/a> and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs commercial transactions across U.S. states. The UCC defines it as a legally enforceable exchange or transfer of value.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-what-does-a-transaction-mean\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does \u201ca transaction\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The meaning is simple: it occurs when your business gives something and receives something in return. This exchange can happen immediately (cash), later (credit), or electronically (online banking).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-transaction-examples-include\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transaction examples include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selling goods and services<\/li>\n<li>Purchasing inventory or supplies<\/li>\n<li>Paying rent, utilities, or wages<\/li>\n<li>Client payments<\/li>\n<li>Bank transfers<\/li>\n<li>Loan repayments<\/li>\n<li>Sales tax obligations<\/li>\n<li>Internal accounting adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If it affects your cash account, accounts payable, account balance, valuation, or any part of your balance sheet, it is a financial transaction.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example of a transaction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A client pays $1,200 for consulting services.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your accounting entries:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Debit<\/strong>: Cash account + $1,200<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit<\/strong>: Sales revenue + $1,200<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">Two accounts change: this is the foundation of double-entry accounting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For more detail on recording payments, see<a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/how-to-write-receipt-of-payment\/\"> <strong>How to Write a Receipt of Payment<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-accounting-transactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Accounting Transactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":84744,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-84744\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/online-transaction-card.jpg\" alt=\"online transaction using a debit card\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/online-transaction-card.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/online-transaction-card-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/online-transaction-card-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/online-transaction-card-710x474.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The types you record influence how they flow through your bookkeeping system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-cash-transaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Cash<\/strong> Transaction<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These happen when money changes hands immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer pays cash at checkout<\/li>\n<li>You buy supplies with cash<\/li>\n<li>Same-day bank transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Simply put: cash transactions affect the cash account instantly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-credit-transaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Credit\u00a0<\/strong>Transaction<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Here, payment occurs in the future \u2014 this is essential for accrual accounting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You invoice a client (accounts receivable increases)<\/li>\n<li>You buy inventory on credit (accounts payable increases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional reading: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/econres\/notes\/feds-notes\/credit-card-profitability-20220909.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Federal Reserve<\/strong><\/a> explains how credit creates financial obligations measured over time.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-electronic-transaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Electronic<\/strong> Transaction<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>More than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/financial-services\/our-insights\/banking-matters\/state-of-consumer-digital-payments-in-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90% of U.S. consumers<\/a> report using digital payments therefore ensuring you have the facilities to support this is vital. Examples include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Card payments<\/li>\n<li>ACH transfers<\/li>\n<li>Online banking payments<\/li>\n<li>Payment portal activity<\/li>\n<li>Merchant account settlements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Use our<a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/product\/online-payments\/\"> <strong>Online payments<\/strong><\/a> feature to accept electronic transactions smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-internal-transaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Internal<\/strong> Transaction<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These do not involve external parties.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depreciation<\/li>\n<li>Adjusting entries<\/li>\n<li>Reclassifications<\/li>\n<li>Inventory write-downs<\/li>\n<li>Valuation changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These still produce journal entries even without cash movement.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-5-external-transaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. External\u00a0<\/strong>Transaction<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These involve outside parties, such as:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vendors<\/li>\n<li>Customers<\/li>\n<li>Banks<\/li>\n<li>Employees<\/li>\n<li>Government agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For example, when you purchase equipment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS rules<\/a> require capitalization and depreciation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-transaction-examples-in-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transaction <strong>Examples in Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":84745,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-84745\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/card-transaction-cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Card payment at a cafe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/card-transaction-cafe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/card-transaction-cafe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/card-transaction-cafe-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/card-transaction-cafe-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/card-transaction-cafe-710x474.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Here are the most common real-world examples across U.S. small businesses:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-sales\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Sales transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Selling goods or services for:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cash<\/li>\n<li>Credit<\/li>\n<li>Electronic payment<\/li>\n<li>Online checkout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>See <a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/professional-invoice-elements\/\">Professional Invoice Elements<\/a> on guidance on how to issue compliant invoices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-purchase\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Purchase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These impact accounts payable and your business operations. Examples include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tools and equipment<\/li>\n<li>Raw materials<\/li>\n<li>Software subscriptions<\/li>\n<li>Inventory restock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-payroll\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Payroll<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Payroll is one of the most detailed types. It includes:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wages<\/li>\n<li>Taxes<\/li>\n<li>Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Employer contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-operating-expense\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Operating Expense<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rent<\/li>\n<li>Utilities<\/li>\n<li>Website hosting<\/li>\n<li>Internet &amp; phone<\/li>\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Marketing software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-5-loan-and-credit-card\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Loan and Credit Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Each contains principal and interest rate components. Tracking these is essential for your <a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/product\/business-reports\/\">business reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-6-bank\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Bank activity is governed by federally regulated online banking standards.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfers<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawals<\/li>\n<li>Deposits<\/li>\n<li>Automatic payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-financial-vs-non-financial-transactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial vs. Non-Financial Transactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":84746,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"578\" class=\"wp-image-84746\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accountant-recording-business-transactions.jpg\" alt=\"Accountant looking through business transactions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accountant-recording-business-transactions.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accountant-recording-business-transactions-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accountant-recording-business-transactions-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/accountant-recording-business-transactions-710x410.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-financial\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A financial transaction changes your financial position. For example:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receiving payment<\/li>\n<li>Purchasing goods<\/li>\n<li>Paying rent<\/li>\n<li>Borrowing or lending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These must be recorded using debit and credit, the foundation of double-entry accounting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-non-financial\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Financial transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These do not immediately affect your assets or liabilities but still matter for compliance.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updating inventory quantity<\/li>\n<li>Approving internal documents<\/li>\n<li>Changing valuation methods<\/li>\n<li>Depreciation adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) sets the U.S. rules for these adjustments.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":1} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-transactions-work-in-accounting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Transactions Work in Accounting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To have a clear understanding, you must acknowledge the full flow from event \u2192 analysis \u2192 journal entry \u2192 reporting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-transactions-occur\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Transactions Occur<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A business event creates a financial impact.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You determine:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which accounts change<\/li>\n<li>Whether to debit or credit<\/li>\n<li>What the valuation impact is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-recording-transactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Recording Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A journal entry is created. Example:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Date: March 4, 2025<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Debit: Office Supplies &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. $250<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Cash Account &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; $250<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Description: Purchased office supplies<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-posting-to-the-ledger\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Posting to the Ledger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Each account\u2019s activity is recorded in the general ledger, sorted by:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asset<\/li>\n<li>Liability<\/li>\n<li>Equity<\/li>\n<li>Revenue<\/li>\n<li>Expense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-5-adjusting-entries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Adjusting Entries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These include depreciation, accruals, and corrections.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-6-financial-statements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Financial Statements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Posted transactions flow into:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income statement<\/li>\n<li>Balance sheet<\/li>\n<li>Cash flow statement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This full transaction processing cycle is what makes your accounting system accurate.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For business owners new to bookkeeping, check out our guide on<a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/bookkeeping-for-contractors\/\"> Bookkeeping for contractors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-transactions-matter-in-bookkeeping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Transactions Matter in Bookkeeping<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":84747,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-84747\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-cash-flow.jpg\" alt=\"Contractor doing paperwork to manage cash flow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-cash-flow.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-cash-flow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-cash-flow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-cash-flow-710x474.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Accurate transaction recording helps small businesses:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-track-cash-flow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Track Cash Flow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Knowing where money moves helps you avoid shortages and delays.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-maintain-accurate-financial-records\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Maintain Accurate Financial Records<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Clean books ensure:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax compliance<\/li>\n<li>Loan approvals<\/li>\n<li>Investor confidence<\/li>\n<li>Reliable reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-improve-decision-making\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Improve Decision-Making<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Every business operation relies on accurate financial data:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pricing<\/li>\n<li>Hiring<\/li>\n<li>Budgeting<\/li>\n<li>Expense management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-ensure-legal-compliance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Ensure Legal Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Many transactions carry legal precedent under U.S. consumer law.<br \/>For example, some legal compliance within the U.S includes:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/enforcement\/refunds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FTC refund requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/consumers\/general\/refunds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California refund rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/consumer-transactions\/customer-returns-and-refund-laws-by-state.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas refund and customer transaction laws<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-5-prepare-for-tax-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Prepare for Tax Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The IRS requires a complete, accurate transaction trail for auditing and reporting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-failing-to-record-small-purchases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Failing to Record Small Purchases<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Even minor expenses affect profitability.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-mixing-personal-and-business-transactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Mixing Personal and Business Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is one of the top causes of IRS audits.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-ignoring-online-banking-transaction-data\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Ignoring Online Banking Transaction Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Banks process increasing numbers of microtransactions \u2014 every one must be matched.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-incorrect-debit-and-credit-entries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Incorrect Debit and Credit Entries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A single wrong entry can skew your balance sheet.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-5-missing-receipts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Missing Receipts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Use tools like a<a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/free-resources\/free-templates\/receipt-templates\/cash-receipt-template\/\"> cash receipt template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-6-not-using-an-accounting-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Not Using an Accounting System<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Manual spreadsheets lead to errors and missing entries. 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Does transaction mean payment?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8065b3c6a5511d912dae\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-492c93e4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a5511d912dae\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A payment is one type of transaction, but a transaction can involve purchases, sales, adjustments, or transfers, anything affecting your financial accounts.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-492c93e4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d5b37996a5511d912dae\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d5b37996a5511d912dae\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d5b37996a5511d912dae\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. What is a list of transactions called?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d5b37996a5511d912dae\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-492c93e4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a5511d912dae\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>It may be called a general ledger, transaction log, bank statement, or register, depending on the type of accounting.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-492c93e4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-cd09c836a5511d912dae\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-cd09c836a5511d912dae\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-cd09c836a5511d912dae\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. What are the 10 business transactions?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-cd09c836a5511d912dae\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-492c93e4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a5511d912dae\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Cash sales, credit sales, cash purchases, credit purchases, payroll, rent, utilities, tax payments, loan repayments, and adjustments.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-492c93e4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-460c24b6a5511d912dae\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-460c24b6a5511d912dae\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-460c24b6a5511d912dae\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. What are the 7 types of accounting?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-460c24b6a5511d912dae\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-492c93e4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a5511d912dae\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Financial, managerial, cost, tax, government, forensic, and auditing.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-492c93e4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-10f45136a5511d912dae\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-10f45136a5511d912dae\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-10f45136a5511d912dae\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">5. 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