The first step lies in establishing the difference between two key conceptsâReplacement Cost Value (RCV) and Actual Cash Value (ACV). Generally speaking, the replacement cost refers to the amount an entity would pay to replace an asset at the present value. The actual cash value, on the other hand, is the cost to replace an item, less depreciation.
Instead, they may contract for their services through an accounting firm. These bookkeepers average $38,500 to $57,250 a year without certification. A certified bookkeeper, on the other hand, can expect to earn $40,425 to $62,975 a year in 2013.
1 A typical salary for an in-house bookkeeper in the United States runs $30,400-$39,898 according to Salary.com. 2  The average annual pay for a bookkeeping account executive is $68,294, or $57,600 for a payroll manager, according to BookkeeperList.com. An established Northern California retail store with 12 employees generates about 4-6 hours a week of bookkeeping work, or $480-$960 a month, plus $80 in monthly fees for a payroll service to issue paychecks and file payroll tax forms.