Top Five Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Top Five Mistakes
1. Not separating personal and business expenses
Mixing personal and business expenses can lead to confusion and make it difficult to accurately track business finances.
2. Failing to track all income and expenses
Not keeping track of all income and expenses can result in missed deductions, overstated profits, and difficulties in preparing tax returns.
3. Not reconciling bank statements
Failing to reconcile bank statements can lead to errors in the financial records and make it difficult to identify and correct discrepancies.
4. Not maintaining proper invoicing and billing procedures
Improper invoicing and billing procedures can result in delayed payments and difficulties in tracking accounts receivable.
5. Not keeping accurate time and job cost records
Accurately tracking time and job costs is essential for contractors, as it helps to ensure that they are properly billing clients and making a profit on each job. Failing to do so can result in lost profits and difficulties in determining the true cost of doing business.
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