Bookkeeping FAQ
Bookkeeping Services Questions
Get clear answers about monthly bookkeeping, GST/HST records, cleanup work, cloud accounting tools, payroll integration, year-end packages, and ongoing support.
What do bookkeeping services include?
Bookkeeping services can include transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, GST/HST tracking, payroll entries, monthly financial reports, and year-end support. Phoenix Knight organizes these records so business owners can review current balances, outstanding payments, tax information, and the financial details needed for day-to-day decisions.
How often should bookkeeping be completed?
Most active small businesses benefit from monthly bookkeeping because it keeps account balances, GST/HST records, payroll entries, receivables, payables, and financial reports current. A monthly schedule also helps identify missing transactions, unusual balances, overdue invoices, or cash flow pressure before those issues become larger year-end cleanup problems.
Can Phoenix Knight catch up overdue bookkeeping?
Yes. Phoenix Knight can review older bank and credit card activity, code transactions, reconcile accounts, organize missing records, correct unclear entries, prepare GST/HST information, and produce cleaner financial reports. The scope is reviewed before work begins so the business owner understands the records involved, the cleanup steps, and the expected handoff.
Do bookkeeping services include GST/HST support?
Yes. Bookkeeping can include tracking GST/HST collected on sales, input tax credits on eligible expenses, tax codes, filing periods, payment timing, and account reconciliations. Accurate books provide the supporting information needed for GST/HST reports and filing support, reducing the need to estimate tax amounts from incomplete records.
Can payroll be included with bookkeeping?
Yes. Payroll-related bookkeeping can include wage entries, deductions, employer costs, remittance records, payroll liabilities, vacation amounts, and year-end summaries. Connecting payroll with monthly bookkeeping helps ensure wage expenses, cash payments, source deductions, and employer records remain consistent with the financial statements and other accounting records.
Which bookkeeping software does Phoenix Knight support?
Phoenix Knight supports QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage 50, Dext receipt capture, bank feeds, cloud accounting workflows, and secure document sharing. The software and workflow can be organized around the business’s transaction volume, reporting needs, GST/HST requirements, payroll process, user permissions, and preferred method for submitting receipts and supporting documents.