{"id":11992,"date":"2023-08-12T10:44:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T10:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/?p=11992"},"modified":"2024-09-16T08:33:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T08:33:25","slug":"maintainaccounts-in-retailstore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you maintain accounts in a retail store?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#Maintain_Accounts_in_Retail_Store\" >Maintain Accounts in Retail Store<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#1_Set_Up_Accounting_System\" >1. Set Up Accounting System:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#2_Chart_of_Accounts\" >2. Chart of Accounts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#3_Sales_Transactions\" >3. Sales Transactions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#4Purchase_Transactions\" >4.Purchase Transactions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#5_Inventory_Management\" >5. Inventory Management:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#6_Accounts_Receivable\" >6. Accounts Receivable:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#7_Accounts_Payable\" >7. Accounts Payable:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#8_Bank_Reconciliation\" >8. Bank Reconciliation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#9_Expense_Tracking\" >9. Expense Tracking:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#10_Payroll_Management\" >10. Payroll Management:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#11_Financial_Statements\" >11. Financial Statements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#12_Tax_Compliance\" >12. Tax Compliance:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#13_Data_Backup\" >13. Data Backup:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#14_Audit_Trails\" >14. Audit Trails:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#15_Financial_Analysis\" >15. Financial Analysis:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#16_Internal_Controls\" >16. Internal Controls:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#17_Professional_Help\" >17. Professional Help:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#18_Regular_Reviews\" >18. Regular Reviews:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#FAQs\" >FAQs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/maintainaccounts-in-retailstore\/#For_further_details_access_our_website_https_vibrantfinservcom\" >For further details access our website: https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_Accounts_in_Retail_Store\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ-300x143.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Logo-Vibrant-FinServ.png 482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maintain Accounts<\/strong><strong> in Retail Store<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Retail-Accounting-banner-03-660x290.png\" alt=\"MaintainAccounts in RetailStore\" width=\"232\" height=\"102\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Set_Up_Accounting_System\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Set Up Accounting System:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choose a suitable accounting software or system to record and track financial transactions. Popular options include QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chart_of_Accounts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Chart of Accounts:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Develop a comprehensive chart of accounts tailored to your retail business. This will categorize various transactions such as sales, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sales_Transactions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Sales Transactions:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Record all sales transactions accurately. Ensure that each sale is documented, including the date, customer details, products sold, quantities, prices, and any discounts applied.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Purchase_Transactions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4.Purchase Transactions:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lo<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">g all purchases, including inventory, supplies, and other expenses. Include vendor information, dates, items purchased, quantities, costs, and any applicable taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Inventory_Management\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5. Inventory Management:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Implement an inventory tracking system to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and any adjustments due to damages or theft. Regularly reconcile physical inventory with accounting records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Accounts_Receivable\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6. Accounts Receivable:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep track of outstanding payments from customers. Send invoices promptly, follow up on overdue accounts, and record received payments accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Accounts_Payable\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7. Accounts Payable:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Manage vendor invoices and payments efficiently. Pay bills on time to maintain good relationships with suppliers and avoid late fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Bank_Reconciliation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>8. Bank Reconciliation:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regularly reconcile your bank statements with your accounting records which ensures accuracy and helps identify any discrepancies or errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Expense_Tracking\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9. Expense Tracking:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Categorize and record all business expenses, such as rent, utilities, salaries, marketing, and other operational costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Payroll_Management\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>10. Payroll Management:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have employees, accurately process payroll, including wages, taxes, and benefits. Deduct and remit the necessary payroll taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Financial_Statements\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>11. Financial Statements:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Generate financial statements regularly, including the income statement (profit and loss), balance sheet, and cash flow statement which provide insights into your business&#8217;s financial health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Tax_Compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>12. Tax Compliance:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay compliant with tax regulations. Calculate, withhold, and remit applicable sales taxes, income taxes, and any other taxes based on your jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Data_Backup\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>13. Data Backup:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regularly back up your accounting data to prevent loss due to technical issues or data corruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Audit_Trails\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>14. Audit Trails:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintain clear audit trail for all financial transactions. This helps track changes and ensures accountability within the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Financial_Analysis\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>15. Financial Analysis:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Analyze your financial data to make informed decisions. Identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential cost-saving measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Internal_Controls\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>16. Internal Controls:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Implement internal controls to prevent fraud and errors. Segregate duties, limit access to financial systems, and perform periodic reconciliations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Professional_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>17. Professional Help:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consider hiring an accountant or financial advisor to ensure accuracy, especially for complex financial matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Regular_Reviews\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>18. Regular Reviews:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Schedule regular reviews of your accounts to catch discrepancies, identify patterns, and make informed decisions for your retail business&#8217;s financial growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;For further details access our website: https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\\nTo visit: https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1325571,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4473924},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Ubuntu, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11,&quot;21&quot;:1,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:41,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:68}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:79,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:41,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/vibrantfinserv.com\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:68}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:79,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:102}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember that Maintain accounts in a retail store accurate and up-to-date Maintain accounts in a retail store is essential for making informed business decisions, demonstrating financial health to stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal and tax requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1e69bbc7-b26b-41c3-ac86-a6dd159b88a4\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>How are accounts maintain in a retail store?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounts are maintained by recording daily sales, purchases, and expenses accurately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What tools are used to maintain accounts in a retail store?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting software or manual ledgers are used to maintain accounts in a retail store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How is inventory track in retail accounts?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inventory is tracked by updating records with each sale and purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is responsible for maintaining accounts in a retail store?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The store&#8217;s accounting team or bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How often should accounts be update in a retail store?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounts should be update daily to ensure accuracy and timely financial reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How are sales transactions recorded in retail accounts?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales transactions are record through point-of-sale (POS) systems or manually in accounting records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How are expenses managed in retail accounts?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Expenses are managed by recording all costs and categorizing them appropriately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How is reconciliation handle in retail accounting?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Reconciliation is handled by comparing bank statements with recorded transactions to ensure accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What role does a cash register play in maintaining retail accounts?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A cash register records sales transactions and helps track cash flow in the accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How are financial reports generate from retail accounts?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial reports are generate by summarizing recorded transactions and analyzing the data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To visit<\/span>: <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogneesol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/avoid-retail-accounting-challenges.png\" alt=\"Retail Businesses' Accounting Challenges &amp; 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