Bookkeeping vs. Accounting
Bookkeeping is the process of documenting an individual or business’s financial transactions. A bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining records, which an accountant uses to create financial statements, tax reports, and audits.
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BOOKKEEPING CLIENT INTAKE FORM
DISCLAIMER: Thank you for your interest in being a client of __________________. Information collected about new clients is confidential and will be treated accordingly.
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Name: __________________ Address: ____________________
Phone: ____________________ Email: ____________________
ENTITY INFORMATION |
Legal Name: ____________________ Address: ____________________
Primary Business Activity/Type: ______________________________
☐ Sole Proprietor ☐ Partnership ☐ S-Corp ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Individual
Date of Incorporation: ___________ Tax ID: _______________________
☐ Calendar Year ☐ Fiscal Year -If fiscal, what is year-end? ______________
Gross Yearly Revenue: $________________ Number of Employees: _____
OFFICER / OWNER INFORMATION |
Name Title Ownership Percentage
________________ __________________ _________%
________________ __________________ _________%
________________ __________________ _________%
CPA / TAX ACCOUNTANT INFORMATION |
Name: ____________________________ Telephone: ________________
Address: __________________________
INTAKE ASSESSMENT |
My financial statements are current.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
I understand my financial statements.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
I use KPIs to measure my business effectiveness in various areas.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
My cashflow is good and easily meets business demands.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
My accounting procedures are well documented in the Operations manual.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
I review liquidity, leverage, efficiency, and profitability ratios regularly.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
How is your bookkeeping being done at present?
What financial goals have been established?
What changes would you like to see in your bookkeeping process?
ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: _______________________