How to Open Your Own in-Home Bookkeeping Service 4th Edition

How to Open Your Own In-Home Bookkeeping Service, 4th Edition, written by Julie A. Mucha-Aydlott, CFE, is a value-packed, real-world instruction guide that will help you open and run your own successful bookkeeping service! The In-Home Bookkeeping series has sold over 25,000 copies worldwide and is the most comprehensive and requested set of instructions that teaches you how to start your own bookkeeping business. The 4th edition includes a wealth of information and valuable updated content that will take you through step-by-step instructions for new bookkeeping standards, requirements, finding clients, virtual bookkeeping, and accountability - just to name a few. The tools and resources included with the 4th edition will give you more value in the industry and help guide you with everything you need to know about opening your own successful bookkeeping service! With the author's easy to follow writing style and down to earth approach, she shares her real-world journey, firsthand knowledge, and expertise, covering 26 years of self-employment. How to Open Your Own In-Home Bookkeeping Service, 4th Edition: Chapters Introduction Chapter 1 - Where to Begin Writing your business planSelecting a nichePicking a business nameBusiness licensingPicking a business entity typeCreating and operating agreementErrors and omissions insuranceCertification & trainingAccounting softwareSetting up your officeCommon questionsChapter 2 - Services and RatesTypes of services Pricing structure Getting paid Types of businessesQuotes & engagement agreementsCommon questionsChapter 3 - Sales & Marketing Networking & contactsSelling your servicesJoining organizations Marketing materials Creating a website & SEOSocial Media & paid advertisingCreating a professional profileOnline freelancingCompetitionTesting your marketingCommon questionsChapter 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 questionsChapter 5 - Preparing Taxes Gov Regulations Tax schools & training Preparing your own taxes Preparing client tax returns Common questions Chapter 6 - Common Questions & MistakesChapter 7 - Bookkeeping AccountabilityFraud statisticsFraud cases in the newsBookkeeping accountabilityCase studiesFraud allegationsInternal controls Vitalics control forms Common questions Chapter 8 - Forms & Checklists Download access to forms and checklists - instructions includedBookkeeping business formsBusiness plan formsCertificate and Training Syllabuses IRS Resources QuickBooks sample reports Spreadsheets and budgets14 Vitalics Internal Control Forms Chapter 9 - ResourcesResources & links