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Want to Check up on Your Bookkeeper?

Written by: John Stewart

Article Overview: How do you know if your bookkeeper is looking after you? Many business owners do not know if their bookkeeper is performing to expectations You may be too busy, or just do not understand about bookkeeping, to know whether or not your bookkeeper is doing the right thing until it is too late. Here are some points for you to follow up to ascertain if your bookwork is in order:

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Want to Check up on Your Bookkeeper?

1) Are you accounts receivable / payable upto date and in order?
2) Is your bookkeeper giving you reports of receivable / payable weekly?
3) Are you invoices being sent out on time?
4) Is your bank account being reconciled daily?
5) Is your accountant happy with the bookkeeping? (And his fees don’t include bookkeeping work that the bookkeeper should have done)

If your bookkeeper’s behind in any area, then you need to find out why - it could be:
a) S/he’s got more work than time available
b) S/he’s slow
c) S/he’s may not be up-to-speed with the software and needs a refresher course
d) there may be other problems that S/he’s not told you

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Why Are You Wasting Money On Bookkeeping Fees? Download our Free report HERE John Stewart has been helping small business owners keep track of their finances for a number of years. As manager of a bookkeeping business, John understands that smart business owners keep their finger on the pulse of their business - cash. Your accountant normally sees figures that are over twelve months old Bookkeeping should be an essential investment in your business. For more articles about bookkeeping see his website www.Bookkeepingteam.Com.au

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