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.
Some accounts-payable bookkeepers part-time or full-time and earn hourly wages. The median hourly wage was $16.36 per hour. The 25th percentile earned $13 per hour and the 75th percentile earned $20.28 per hour.The lowest 10 percent earned $10.23 per hour and the highest 10 percent earned more than $24.75 per hour.he highest levels of employment of accounts-payable bookkeepers were in the accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll-services industry, where the average salary was $34,760 per year or $16.71 per hour.