I also make sure the client understands how much the problems will cost them, not only with my fees but other things, such as tax liabilities when the books are wrong.
They don't know the difference between a debit vs. a credit and a balance sheet account vs. an income statement account.
ATSMAN wrote:They don't know the difference between a debit vs. a credit and a balance sheet account vs. an income statement account.
That is because they never learned double entry accounting! Most of these people performed "Clerical" duties before getting the official title of the Bookkeeper from their boss.
ATSMAN wrote:Or not pay at all if you can get your wife or girlfriend play the role of a bookkeeper. I have to deal with a few of them!
MWEA wrote:My odd dilemma is the bookkeeper is terrible, but also happens to be my best referral source to new business clients!
Looking back it was an effective way to sell our more capable services but when I was doing it I truly was trying to help.
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