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Your Small Business Bookkeeping Guide

by Keighley Archer

Bookkeeping Checklists for Small Business Owners

Staying organized is essential. Clear routines make bookkeeping easier.
And if you need support, EBS can handle the details for you.


Daily Tasks

  • Check account balances

  • File digital receipts

  • Log business mileage

  • Invoice clients and suppliers

  • Send service estimates

  • Review financial mail and bills


Weekly Tasks

  • Log and categorize payments and expenses

  • Deposit checks or cash

  • Update invoices and inventory

  • Send invoice reminders

  • Pay suppliers


Monthly Tasks

  • Reconcile accounts

  • Run and review Profit & Loss

  • Review the budget

  • Back up accounting software


Quarterly Tasks

  • Run and review Profit & Loss

  • Make estimated tax payments

  • Review 1099 tracking

  • Update financial plans


Getting Ready for Taxes

Tax time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
Good records make filing faster and easier.
Use this checklist to gather what you need and avoid surprises.


Tax Checklist

Income

  • Gross receipts

  • Sales records

  • Receivables

  • Bank interest

Expenses

  • Marketing

  • Communications

  • Travel

  • Personnel

  • Operational

  • Legal

  • Financial

Cost of Goods Sold

  • Current inventory

  • Inventory changes

  • Inventory purchases

  • Inventory removed for personal use

  • Materials and supplies


How EBS Helps

Bookkeeping takes time.
Mistakes cost money.
EBS keeps your books clean, accurate, and up to date.

We help you:

  • Stay organized

  • Track income and expenses

  • Prepare for taxes

  • Understand your numbers

  • Focus on running your business

With EBS, bookkeeping becomes simple.
You stay in control.
We handle the work.

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