What is bookkeeping?

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Bookkeeping is all about keeping your business’s finances organized. It means recording and managing all the money coming in and going out, so you always know where you stand. Think of it as the foundation that keeps your financial house in order!

Bookkeepers and accountants both play essential roles in managing your business’s finances, but they focus on different areas. Bookkeepers handle the daily tasks, like tracking sales, expenses, and payments, ensuring your financial records are always accurate and up-to-date. Accountants build on this foundation, using the organized records to file your taxes strategically and efficiently, helping you save money and stay compliant. Together, they keep your business’s finances running smoothly.

Cash flow management is key to keeping your business financially healthy and making sure you have enough cash to cover your everyday expenses. It’s about keeping track of money coming in (like customer payments and loans) and going out (like bills, wages, and loan repayments). By staying on top of your cash flow and providing regular updates, I can help you make sure there’s always enough cash on hand, avoid running into cash shortages, and plan ahead for growth. Good cash flow management helps you avoid financial problems and gives you the confidence to make smart decisions about things like investments, expansion, and long-term plans.

Bank reconciliation is the process of checking your business’s records against your bank, credit card, and loan statements to make sure everything matches. This helps catch any errors or missing transactions and can even spot potential fraud early. Once everything lines up, we can ensure your books are accurate and up-to-date, helping you stay on top of cash flow and avoid problems down the road.

Preparing financial statements is the process of putting together reports that show how your business is doing financially. We start by gathering all your financial records, like income, expenses, and transactions. Then, we create key statements: the Income Statement, which shows your profits and losses; the Balance Sheet, which gives a snapshot of what your business owns and owes; and the Cash Flow Statement, which tracks the money coming in and out. These reports give you a clear picture of your business’s financial health, help you make better decisions, and are important for things like taxes or securing loans.

Oversee the integration and accuracy of data from clients' industry-specific scheduling software. This includes verifying data exports, ensuring accurate data entry, and pulling key information for production and financial reports