Bookkeeping Perth

BOOKKEEPING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the benefits of engaging a professional bookkeeping service?

It’s almost impossible to run a successful business without the expertise of a bookkeeper to accurately compile all your financial data – from transactions to wages.

There are many benefits of engaging a bookkeeping service, including:

• It saves you time, so you can focus on running your business
• You don't need to keep track of your box of receipts
• It's cost effective
• It ensures you will always comply with the latest legal regulations
• It ensures your records are details, accurate and always up-to-date
• Reporting is faster and that makes planning for the future easier to do
• You always have a current view of your finances available when you need it
• Auditing and completing your tax becomes seamless!

What's the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

Bookkeeping records the financial transactions related to a business. A bookkeeper is responsible for the day to day financial activity of the organisation. This could include accounts payable and receivable duties, as well as employee payroll.

Accounting is responsible for verifying the recorded information by reviewing financial data, interpreting, classifying, analysing, reporting and finally summarising this data. An accountant will also determine and report on the financial impact of business choices, such as large purchases, investments, expansion, and staffing needs.

At Dry Kirkness, our bookkeepers are based in West Perth and work together with our Accountants to get the best outcomes for our clients.

What accounting software should my business use?

Dry Kirkness guides businesses to make informed decisions on which accounting software is right for them. We support businesses who use Xero, MYOB, Reckon, Quickbooks, FilePro and Agrimaster but can work with just about any accounting software.

Does Dry Kirkness offer training in Xero and MYOB if we have an in-house bookkeeper?

Our bookkeepers are accredited with Xero and MYOB and have over 15 years of practical knowledge with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Reckon software programs.

Our team will work with you to identify areas where additional support is needed, providing practical guidance and expertise to strengthen your in-house bookkeeping function.

Why choose Dry Kirkness to support you?

Dry Kirkness has been providing accounting and business advisory services since 1932! We created a bookkeeping division to meet the needs of our clients and have been providing bookkeeping services for over 15 years.

Our bookkeepers support businesses across Perth and WA from a variety of industries, including: consulting, health care, legal, mining, plumbing, manufacturing, real estate, winemaking, recruitment and retail.

Our bookkeepers themselves have run small businesses and so understand the importance of having up-to-date and accurate financial information available when you need it.  Their insights and experience bring a level of understanding other companies may not have.

How do I engage with Dry Kirkness to help me?

If you’re time poor and spend too much time doing your bookkeeping instead of building your business or working in your area of expertise, contact Dry Kirkness on (08) 9481 1118 and ask to speak to our bookkeeping partner, Emma Schoppe, or Lisa Publow, our Bookkeeping Manager.

After getting to know you and your business, Emma or Lisa will work with you to identify your bookkeeping needs to recommend a secure online solution if appropriate. It’s important we know how information is transferred between parties and the regularity of information dissemination.

At Dry Kirkness we pride ourselves on building and maintaining relationships with our bookkeeping clients, and we work hard to exceed their expectations.  Find out how we can help you and your business with our Perth bookkeeping services today.