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Using AI as Your Senior Financial Analyst: How ChatGPT Can Help You Visualize Financials
Jon Markee shows how ChatGPT can act as a Senior Financial Analyst—spotting errors, drafting emails, and visualizing your financials.

Jon
1 day ago2 min read


How AI Can Help Home Builders Forecast Cash Flow
Jon Markee shows how AI and QuickBooks can help builders forecast cash flow—and avoid running out of money before it’s too late.

Jon
Oct 302 min read


AI vs. Human Accountants: Why Builders Still Benefit from Real Expertise
AI is improving fast—but it still can’t replace the strategy, judgment, and oversight of a human accountant. Here’s why builders should think twice.

Jon
Oct 232 min read


Should Home Builders Take On Debt? What You Need to Know
Not all debt is bad—but for builders, the wrong kind can destroy profits. Learn when borrowing makes sense and when to avoid it.

Jon
Aug 212 min read


Why We Prefer Google Sheets and the One Step Clients Often Miss
We love Google Sheets for client collaboration—but there’s one step most forget that can cause delays. Tag us in a comment to keep things moving!

Jon
Aug 142 min read


Why CPA Pricing Is So Confusing (And What You Should Know Before Hiring One)
Wondering how CPAs set their prices? Jon Markee breaks it down—what goes into the quote, what you’re really paying for, and why it’s so tricky.

Jon
Aug 72 min read


Can Your Builder CPA Print and Mail Checks for You? Here's the Real Answer
Still mailing checks? Jon Markee, your Builder CPA, explains why it’s time to go digital—and how to do it safely and efficiently.

Jon
Jul 312 min read


Can You Trust AI with Your Taxes? A Poolside Conversation That Might Surprise You
AI found a $60K tax error a CPA missed. Should home builders trust AI with their taxes? Jon Markee explains the risks and rewards.

Jon
Jul 243 min read


10 Things I Hate About BuilderTrend Payments (And What You Should Consider Instead)
Before you rely on BuilderTrend Payments, hear Jon Markee’s 10 biggest complaints—and what tools work better for paying your subs.

Jon
Jul 173 min read


10 Things I Hate About QuickBooks Online (And What You Should Watch Out For)
Auto-categorization fails, ACH chargebacks, and security risks—here are 10 things Jon Markee hates about QuickBooks Online. Builders, beware!

Jon
Jul 103 min read


Why Receipts Still Matter: The IRS Audit Tale of Bob and Sammie
Bob skipped receipts and paid the price. Sammie scanned hers and breezed through an audit. Be like Sammie—save time and money.

Jon
Jul 32 min read


The Hidden Power of QuickBooks Online Attachments
Attach receipts and files in QuickBooks Online to stay audit-ready, organized, and efficient—your future self will thank you!

Jon
Jun 262 min read


How to Record WIP Inventory for Spec Builders in QuickBooks
Learn how to handle WIP inventory in QuickBooks for spec builders and ensure your financials reflect only completed home sales.

Jon
Jun 193 min read


How Much Did I Pay That Vendor? Here's the Fastest Way to Find Out in QuickBooks
Quickly find out how much you’ve paid any vendor in QuickBooks using the “Expenses by Vendor Summary” report—no guesswork required.

Jon
Jun 122 min read


Avoiding Duplicate Payments: The Tale of Bob the Bad Builder and Sammie the Star
Double-paying vendors is more common than you think. Learn how to stop it with simple systems that protect your business and your profits.

Jon
Jun 52 min read


Posting WIP in QuickBooks: How to Record and Reverse Your Work-in-Progress Journal Entry
Learn how to post and reverse WIP entries in QuickBooks to keep your job costing accurate and your financials clean each month.

Jon
May 292 min read


How to Manually Calculate WIP Without Job Software
Manually calculate WIP without job software using our free template—gain clarity on profit, billing, and job progress in minutes.

Jon
May 212 min read


The Tale of the Messy Job Site and the Hidden Costs
A messy job site drains your profits. Discover how clean sites lead to clear financials—and why waste control is your hidden superpower.

Jon
May 162 min read


How to Close and Lock Your Books in QuickBooks
Locking your books monthly in QuickBooks protects your finances from fraud and errors. Learn how to do it in just a few steps.

Jon
May 72 min read


How to Upload Receipts in QuickBooks: A Quick Guide for Home Builders
Easily upload and match receipts in QuickBooks! Follow these steps from Jon Markee, your Builder CPA, to keep your books accurate.

Jon
Apr 242 min read
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