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Practical guides on bookkeeping, compliance and monthly reporting for startups and SMEs in India.

An open ledger on a lilac desk Pricing · 3 min read

Monthly bookkeeping fees in India: what you are actually paying for

Bookkeeping quotes in India vary widely. The difference is rarely the hourly rate; it is what is included, how many transactions are covered, and whether the books are actually reconciled and closed each month.

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Reviewing a printed monthly report Compliance · 3 min read

GST return filing charges: why the cheapest quote is rarely the real price

Advertised GST filing prices can be as low as a few hundred rupees a return. What matters is whether the return is filed from reconciled books, and what happens when the numbers don’t match.

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Illustration of a month-end report on a laptop Reporting · 3 min read

What is MIS reporting? The monthly pack every growing business needs

MIS stands for management information system, but in practice it means a short monthly pack that tells owners and investors how the business did and where cash went.

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Abstract chart blocks Bookkeeping · 3 min read

A month-end close checklist for small businesses in India

A month-end close is the routine that turns a month of transactions into numbers you can trust. Here is a practical checklist, in the order the work usually happens.

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Stacked ledgers and files Bookkeeping · 3 min read

Bank reconciliation: what it is and why it should happen every month

Bank reconciliation means matching your books to your bank statement, line by line, and explaining every difference. It is the simplest control a business has, and the one most often skipped.

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A founder relaxing at his desk with a closed laptop and a finished report Startups · 3 min read

Just raised a round? What changes in your startup’s books

Before the round, books were something to sort out at year end. After it, people outside the company read your numbers. Here is what usually needs to change, and what can wait.

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A finance professional at her desk Bookkeeping · 3 min read

Outsourced accounting or an in-house accountant: how to decide

Hiring an accountant feels like the obvious step. For many small businesses, an outsourced team covers more for a predictable monthly fee. Here is how to decide.

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Reviewing a printed monthly report Reporting · 3 min read

Receivables and payables ageing: who owes you, and for how long

An ageing report sorts what customers owe you and what you owe suppliers by how long it has been outstanding. Read monthly, it is one of the most useful cash tools a small business has.

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Stacked ledgers and files Compliance · 3 min read

TDS for small businesses: the monthly routine that keeps you compliant

Tax deducted at source applies to many everyday business payments, from salaries to rent and professional fees. Treated as a monthly routine instead of a quarterly scramble, it is manageable.

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A lilac FigureWise notebook Bookkeeping · 3 min read

Choosing an outsourced accounting partner: 10 questions to ask

Most outsourced accounting relationships fail on scope, not skill. These ten questions make the scope clear before you sign.

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