Bookkeeping is a necessary chore of all businesses, helping you manage your operations and prevent an audit by giving the IRS what they need. To keep moving toward your long-term goals and improve profits, get your small business accounting in order with these essential tips:
Separate Business and Personal Expenses – Having a dedicated business bank account, including checking and a credit card, saves you precious man-hours when it’s time to tally up deductible expenses.
Track Every Expense – Label and categorize each expense, and track your cash flow.
Accurately Record Deposits – Loans, revenue from sales and other cash infusions are easy to lose track of, and that can lead to paying unnecessary income taxes.
Understand When It Pays to Pay – Hiring a professional bookkeeper or accountant, even for just a few hours a week or month, can make a big difference.
Dedicate Time to Update Your Books – Block out weekly time in your calendar to get necessary paperwork in order and avoid letting receipts and invoiced receivables pile up.
Keep Tabs on Labor Costs – Paying employees, including yourself, may be your largest expense. Take note of overtime, perks and other benefits you offer to prevent over- or under-paying.
Expect Major Expenses – Computer upgrades, equipment replacement and tax deadlines shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Maintain Inventory Records – Avoid misplacing merchandise – or theft – by noting dates purchased, stock numbers, purchase prices, dates sold and sale prices.
Follow Up on Invoices and Receivables – Avoid overpaying on taxes and hours spent sifting through your revenue account and receivables listing by circling back with vendors who owe you money.
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For more information contact Neikirk, Mahoney and Smith at 502-896-2999
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