Practice
Financial Management
A solid understanding of your finances can help you track the performance of your practice and implement strategies for a sound financial future. The resources in this section will help you begin the process.
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Protecting Your Cash Flow and Preventing Theft (PDF, 303KB)
Protecting cash flow and preventing internal fraud or theft are two critical issues for financial success and ensuring practice solvency.
- Making the Most of Your Accountant
- Strengthen Your Practice Finances With this Basic Analysis
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Financial Statements 101:
How to Read and Use Your Balance Sheet - Billing for Your Services
- Give Your Practice a Financial Check-up
- Planning for a Secure Financial Future: It’s Never Too Early to Start
- Glossary of Financial Terms
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Getting to the Bottom Line:
How to Read and Use Your Income Statement - Are you Using Online Banking for Your Practice?
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Taking Charge of Your Practice
Tips for deciding whether to accept credit card payments from clients.
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End-of-the-year Tax Preparations and Financial Planning
Simple steps can improve your finances and lower your tax bill. This article presents some basic ways to maximize tax deductions and shore up your finances for the coming year.
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Five Tips to Get Ready for Tax Day
If you're scrambling to have your tax return completed by April 15, these tips may be helpful.
- Eight Tips for Trimming Your Practice Expenses
- A Matter of Law: Prompt Pay Laws
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Using a Sliding Fee Scale: Some Do's and Don'ts
In working with clients who are unable to afford the services they need, psychologists sometimes consider reducing their fee on a "sliding scale" basis. Doing so may carry significant legal risk if not instituted correctly.
- Evaluating Your Insurance Claims Procedures
- Insurance Claims 101: Avoiding Common Payment Pitfalls
- Six Tips for Handling Insurance Claim Denials