BOOKKEEPING
Bookkeeping is the systematic process of recording, organizing, and maintaining a business's financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, to ensure accurate financial records and support informed decision-making.
BOOKKEEPING – An Overview
Benefits:
- Provides accurate financial records, improves cash flow management, supports tax compliance, and enables informed business decision-making.
Documents Required:
- Sales Invoices – Records of goods or services sold to customers.
- Purchase Invoices – Bills for goods or services purchased from suppliers.
- Receipts – Proof of business expenses and payments.
- Bank Statements – Records of all bank transactions.
- Tax Documents – GST/VAT returns, tax filings, and tax payment records.
Bookkeeping involves accurately recording, organizing, and maintaining a company's financial transactions to ensure complete and up-to-date financial records. Key activities include:
Recording daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, and payments)
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
Maintaining general ledgers and journals
Reconciling bank and credit card statements
Tracking business income and expenses
Processing payroll and employee-related financial records
Managing invoices, bills, and payment records
Monitoring cash flow and petty cash transactions
Maintaining inventory and asset records
Preparing financial reports and supporting documents for accounting and tax purposes
Ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with financial regulations