Guide to Starting Your Own In-Home Bookkeeping Service

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“How to Open Your Own In-Home Bookkeeping Service, 4th Edition” by Julie A. Mucha-Aydlott, CFE, is a comprehensive guide that offers valuable information to anyone who wants to start and run a successful bookkeeping business from home. With over 25,000 copies sold worldwide, this book takes you through everything you need to know to get started including the latest information on new bookkeeping standards, requirements, virtual bookkeeping, and accountability. The 4th edition comes with a range of tools and resources that provide you with the edge to stand out from the competition. Written in a friendly and approachable style, this book is based on the author’s 26 years of experience in the field of self-employment.

“How to Open Your Own In-Home Bookkeeping Service, 4th Edition” includes the following chapters:

Chapters

Introduction
Chapter 1 – Where to Begin

Writing your business plan
Selecting a niche
Picking a business name
Business licensing
Picking a business entity type
Creating and operating agreement
Errors and omissions insurance
Certification & training
Accounting software
Setting up your office
Common questions
Chapter 2 – Services and Rates

Types of services
Pricing structure
Getting paid
Types of businesses
Quotes & engagement agreements
Common questions
Chapter 3 – Sales & Marketing

Networking & contacts
Selling your services
Joining organizations
Marketing materials
Creating a website & SEO
Social Media & paid advertising
Creating a professional profile
Online freelancing
Competition
Testing your marketing
Common questions
Chapter 4 – Bookkeeping Service Instructions

Bookkeeping workflow software & apps
Setting up a new client
Bookkeeping duties
Year end accounting
Recording keeping & filing
QuickBooks chart of accounts & sample reports
Common questions
Chapter 5 – Preparing Taxes

Gov Regulations
Tax schools & training
Preparing your own taxes
Preparing client tax returns
Common questions
Chapter 6 – Common Questions & Mistakes

Chapter 7 – Bookkeeping Accountability

Fraud statistics
Fraud cases in the news
Bookkeeping accountability
Case studies
Fraud allegations
Internal controls
Vitalics control forms
Common questions
Chapter 8 – Forms & Checklists

Download access to forms and checklists – instructions included

Bookkeeping business forms
Business plan forms
Certificate and Training Syllabuses
IRS Resources
QuickBooks sample reports
Spreadsheets and budgets
14 Vitalics Internal Control Forms
Chapter 9 – Resources

Resources & links

From the Publisher

Your Ultimate Guide to Starting and Running a Bookkeeping Business