A business owner's guide to bookkeeping
July 27, 2022What is bookkeeping?
How does bookkeeping differ from accounting?
Bookkeeping | Accounting |
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Record financial statements and categorise transactions | Prepare adjusting entries |
Send invoices and records transactions | Analyse operation costs |
Conduct bank reconciliations every month | Making financial decisions based on data |
Generate monthly financial statements | Review and analyse financial statements |
Process payroll | Assess financial health to map financial forecasts |
Prepare books for accounting analysis | Run audits |
Generate year-end financials and tax documents | File tax returns, conduct tax planning and provide tax advice |
Bookkeeping tasks
Why is bookkeeping important?
What’s the difference between single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping?
Single-entry bookkeeping
Double-entry bookkeeping
How can I manage my bookkeeping?
Using spreadsheets
Good bookkeeping practices
Start bookkeeping early
Keep work accounts separate from personal accounts
Record all transactions
Always keep receipts
Hiring a bookkeeper
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