Basic Accounting Operations

Account Receivable

This involves tracking money that your business is owed by customers.

  • 1. Opening Invoice: Create and send invoices to customers for goods or services provided. This records the amount owed by the customer.
  • 2. Receipt: Record payments received from customers. This ensures that the outstanding balance is updated and the transaction is complete.

Account Payable

This involves tracking money that your business owes to vendors or suppliers.

  • 1. Vendor: Maintain a list of vendors or suppliers your business works with. This includes their contact details and payment terms.
  • 2. Payment Voucher: Create a payment voucher to authorize and record payments made to vendors. This ensures proper documentation of outgoing payments.
  • 3. Vendor Invoice: Record invoices received from vendors for goods or services purchased. This helps track what your business owes.

Ledger

The ledger is a record of all financial transactions in your business.

  • 1. General Ledger: A complete record of all financial transactions, organized by accounts (e.g., sales, expenses, assets).
  • 2. Sub-Ledger: Detailed records for specific accounts, such as accounts receivable or accounts payable. These are summarized in the general ledger.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping involves recording and organizing all financial transactions in your business.

  • 1. Recording Transactions: Enter all financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments) into the accounting system.
  • 2. Categorizing Transactions: Organize transactions into categories (e.g., income, expenses) for accurate financial reporting.

Bank Reconciliation

This process ensures that your business records match your bank statements.

  • 1. Compare Records: Match transactions in your accounting system with those in your bank statement.
  • 2. Identify Differences: Find and resolve any discrepancies, such as missing transactions or errors.

eInvoice Submission

eInvoices are digital invoices that comply with government regulations.

  • 1. Create eInvoice: Generate an electronic invoice using your accounting software.
  • 2. Submit to Portal: Send the eInvoice to the government portal for approval and compliance.

CN Submission

Credit Notes (CN) are used to adjust or cancel invoices.

  • 1. Create Credit Note: Issue a credit note to correct errors or process returns.
  • 2. Submit to Portal: Send the credit note to the government portal for compliance.

Self-Billed Invoice

Self-billed invoices are created by the buyer instead of the seller.

  • 1. Generate Invoice: The buyer creates an invoice for goods or services received.
  • 2. Record and Submit: The invoice is recorded in the accounting system and submitted for payment.

Financial Statements

Financial statements provide a summary of your business's financial performance.

  • 1. Income Statement: Shows revenue, expenses, and profit or loss over a period.
  • 2. Balance Sheet: Displays assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
  • 3. Cash Flow Statement: Tracks the flow of cash in and out of the business.