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Services
As That Bookkeeper, I try to provide any and all bookkeeping services that your home or small business requires. Here is a list of some of those services, in 3 main categories:
Home and Small Business Bookkeeping
Data Entry
· Sales Invoices & customer payments
· Vendor Bills, purchase receipts, and vendor payments
Payroll
· Keep a record of time sheets, commissions, vacation pay, & bonuses
· Fill out paycheques, & issue paystubs
· Issue Records of Employment
· Issue T4’s
Government Filing
· GST returns
· Payroll remittances
· T4 summaries
Organization
· Maintain an organized filing system for all records
· Optional digitization of all records, with backups to CD/DVD and/or website
Inventory
· Initial setup of inventory into software
· Maintain accurate inventory levels, based on your current system
· Generate reports as needed, such as purchases by vendor, sales by customer, etc.
Reporting
(usually monthly, but can be more or less frequent if needed)
· Profit & Loss
· Balance Sheet
· Statement of Cash Flow
· Accounts Payable & Receivable
· Inventory Valuation
· Payroll Summary
Banking
· Monthly bank reconciliations
· Preparing cheques (vendor, government, etc.)
Year End Procedures
· Prepare your records to be sent to an accountant for yearly reports
· Reconciliation of all bank accounts, as well as payables and receivables
· Direct communication with your accountant, to facilitate the year end process
Consulting
Sometimes, instead of a full or part time bookkeeper, you just need some advice. Maybe you’re just starting out, you’ve run into a rough patch, or you’re planning a big change. In addition to bookkeeping, I also offer consulting in these situations. I can offer advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, including:
Bookkeeping Software
Eg.Should I run my own software, or just keep records and let the bookkeeper handle the rest?
Small Business Structure
Eg. Would it be better for me incorporate, or stay as a sole proprietorship?
Cost Reduction & Budgeting
Eg. We’re generating a lot of revenue, but we still seem to be losing money.
Productivity & Organization
Eg. I can’t seem to keep track of all my appointments, and I’m constantly losing important papers.
Web Design
Eg. I know we need a website, but what should it look like, and what information should it include?
Blogging & Social Media
Eg. We’ve got the website, now how do we get the word out about our service, without spending a lot of money?
Tax Preparation
Although this can also be a service added onto your existing bookkeeping, some people just need help once a year with their taxes. Here are some of the tasks I can perform, to make sure April is much less stressful next year.
Ongoing Preparation
Similar to bookkeeping, I can keep records throughout the year of tax related expenses and potential deductions. At tax time, all of your information will be already organized. At that point, I can either complete and file your return, or hand off the organized details to your tax preparer. This is especially helpful for people with many deductions, or otherwise complicated returns.
Personal Returns
I will organize all of your T4’s, and any other slips you provide me. We will discuss potential deductions, to maximize your return. I can then file your return in your preferred method (eFile, mail, etc.)
Self Employment & Small Business Returns (T1)
If I have been doing your bookkeeping throughout the year, then I will simply use the information you have provided, along with any personal deductions, in order to prepare your return. If not, I can organize your business and personal records, and then prepare your return. Once again, I can then file your return in your preferred method.
Small Business Returns (T2)
In my experience, corporate T2 returns are traditionally done by an accountant, along with the Notice to Reader, Review, or Audit after your fiscal year end. If I have been doing your bookkeeping throughout the year, part of my services include getting your records ready to be sent off to the accountant each year. If not, I will perform a one-time bookkeeping of all your prior year’s records. This will include most of the duties described above. At that point, your books will be ready to be sent over to the accountant of your choice. During this time, I can be in contact with the accountant, to answer any questions and otherwise help out the process.
Does your business require some assistance with one of the services listed above? Please contact me. I would love to work with you to bring your business to the next level.
