Provides an overview of key financial concepts for managing the business side of a practice including finanical policies, dealing with dental benefit plans, managing risk and preventing fraud, and defining and controlling fixed and variable costs.

Managing risks in a dental practice is something that practitioners do every day, whether they are aware of it or not. Developed by leaders in the field of dental practice management, these guidelines are based on time-tested best practices of risk management to help dentists protect themselves and their practices. Covers: managing professional risks from a clinical standpoint; dealing with patient records; charting and documentation in a secure way; how to find a legal advisor; discussing the dental team's role in risk management; transitions and other changes.

Provides dental practices with sample job descriptions, guidelines for handling hiring and terminations, performance evaluations, and salary reviews.

Since 1997, Susan has written books for the healthcare industry on how to create a back-to-back accountability between their dual software - their practice software and QuickBooks. That world changed when Intuit announced that they were discontinuing the desktop version that had been recommended for over 25 years.This book teaches the user how to use dual software in a practice, regardless of which software is being used. Based primarily on cloud based software, Susan explores all the cloud based software options, as well as the cloud based payroll options. She also defines the questions to ask when determining where to bank, who to use for the CPA and so much more. Specifically designed for healthcare practices (dental, medical, veterinary, chiropractic, et al.) it takes the guessing out of managing accounts payable.

A nonprofit’s mission cannot be achieved unless there are resources available to fund it—without a sound financial strategy, a nonprofit cannot thrive. By creating stable financial foundations for their nonprofits, managers take advantage of the nonprofit sector’s size and scope, realize all of the sources and distribution of revenues, and effectively develop fiscal risk assessment methods and apply strategies to mitigate risk. Nonprofit managers must comprehend and efficiently use the financial tools available to them to develop financial policies that will help them to succeed in many types of economies. The Second Edition presents financial concepts in a straightforward format grounded in real examples that are readily accessible to students from any background. The authors provide the groundwork for solid accounting principles and ethical guidelines, define and set standards for internal controls and audits, and explain the ingredients used to measure program performance. Today’s nonprofits must also be aware of the growing scope of the fourth sector of social enterprise, which can inspire nonprofits to be flexible, creative, and innovative in achieving their missions.

When you have attention-deficit disorder (ADD), you don't spend money like most other people. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can throw your finances into turmoil, and because these financial pitfalls are directly related to your ADD symptoms, they can seem impossible to overcome. The good news is that it is possible to get ADD-related financial disorganization under control and begin to enjoy a more stable relationship to your money. ADD and Your Money will show you how. This friendly guide, written with your ADD in mind, includes information on everything you need to know about managing your finances and staying in control. With this book as your guide, you will learn to: • Keep track of your bills • Create a budget that works • Get debt under control • Find ADD-friendly bank services • Plan around your splurges • Make time-management a priority If you're ready to start focusing on your future financial success, this book can help you start making lasting changes today.

This resource provides exercises in medical practice financial planning, as well as a step-by-step process for budgeting. Learn to implement guidelines to control cash and establish internal controls covering collections and fraud prevention.