Lodgify Webinar | Navigating Accounting for New and Growing Property Managers

LodgifyNov 6, 20241h 0m398 viewsScore 85
Hosting Operations
intermediate
short-term rental accounting
property management accounting
trust accounting
OTA reconciliation
owner statements
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Summary

AI-generated

This webinar provides essential accounting insights and best practices for new and growing short-term rental property managers. Learn about navigating complexities with OTAs, managing owner assets, understanding different operational models, and implementing infrastructural considerations for smoother financial operations.

Key insights

  • Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com have non-standardized payout schedules and tax remittance processes, complicating direct reconciliation with bank deposits.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to meticulously track funds in trust accounts and reconcile them with booking data can lead to discrepancies, potentially resulting in financial fraud when paying owners.

Tools & resources

  • Clearingtool

    Clearing is a short-term rental-specific accounting software designed to help property managers close their books faster and manage complex financial data.

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