5 W's: What is Bookkeeping?

This sounds like an easy question to answer, however the bookkeeping profession has evolved over the years into much more than the stereotypical data entry clerk. While the accurate and timely posting of data is still an important function of any bookkeeper’s role, technology has arguably revolutionized accounting as much as any other industry. Within the accounting industry Bookkeepers have embraced these technological efficiencies and have fused them into their practice which saves time and money for all; More importantly, facilitates the delivery of knowledge in a faster and more efficient manner.

This transference of knowledge is where many bookkeepers are at the forefront of the accounting industry. Bookkeepers are in a unique position, especially with small business owners. The personal relationship between bookeepers and their clients facilitates the implementation of these new advancements in a way where business owners can easily understand the benefits to their business and to their personal lives.

In a world where ‘Grey’ has become not only the trendy color to paint your living room, but the area where most difficult answers tend to be found; Bookkeeping has become a profession that increasingly helps business owners take thier finances out of the ‘Grey’ and into the ‘Black’.

Financially yours,

Thomas Deal

Urbeancounter.com