Envoice<\/a> and QB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis is not an exhaustive list and there is much more these two systems do together to bring accounting professionals right into the center of the most efficient accounting practices.<\/p>\n
What do we mean by this? It\u2019s simple: instead of your team being in charge of keeping business processes and sometimes missing the mark, Envoice and QB together prompt your team members when it\u2019s time to enter into a particular process and action a task. This alone will go a long way to making a successful accounting firm!<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s more, both QB and Envoice integrate with a number of popular software such as DropBox, OneDrive, Wise, Paypal, and much more. So, you don\u2019t need to clean up your favorite systems.<\/p>\n
2. Document processes and policies![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/envoice.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-improve-process-in-bookkeeping-practice-03.jpg\")
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In the first process improvement, Embrace Automation<\/em>, we touched on many processes that would be affected and improved by consolidating your accounting systems into two core software that could do the work of many. However, there are a few more process improvements that can drastically change the face of your business. This one is about transparency<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThere are some very good reasons why you should take the time to document your processes and policies and it goes like this:<\/p>\n
\n- Documenting processes and policies ensures that everything your accounting does is available for your team and your clients to review. Your team members will follow the same steps, and this reduces omissions when it comes to tax filings, financial reporting, and client communications.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Accounting firms must comply with various regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, tax laws, data protection laws like GDPR). Documented processes for compliance checks and data handling ensure that all team members understand legal obligations and help the firm avoid penalties and reputational damage.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- New employees can quickly be trained on processes, adding clarity to responsibilities and job tasks.<\/li>\n
- Audits and compliance reviews are simplified because there is a standard of measurement from which to work. This can minimize the time and the cost of external audits<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- When processes are documented, it\u2019s easier to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Documented processes and policies reduce reliance on a few key individuals<\/strong>. Team members are empowered to make decisions on their level of responsibility and can be held accountable for the decisions.<\/li>\n
- It boosts client trust and satisfaction<\/strong> when they can see you have transparent processes and policies that everyone respects and sticks to. Accounting firms need to build a much higher level of trust with clients because they are handling confidential and sensitive financial information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Educate your clients![\"Team](\"https:\/\/envoice.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-improve-process-in-bookkeeping-practice-04.jpg\")
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If this discussion were about starting a new bookkeeping practice, we would suggest that you first spend time documenting processes, then choosing software that supports those processes and then begin taking on clients. However, this is often not how accounting firms get their start.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re first in business, it is tempting to put processes and software in place that clients want and are least disruptive for them. However, this isn\u2019t the best method for your practice in the long run. Eventually, it becomes a problem.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re pitching to a new client, it\u2019s important to be upfront about how you do business, what systems you use and what doing things this way has achieved for other clients<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIf it\u2019s an existing client that you need to migrate to new processes or systems, the same rule applies. Yes, they will be concerned with how it will affect them, but managing client expectations is part of the job. When the benefits outweigh the cost, that is when they will hop on board<\/strong>. If it\u2019s an existing client, you can leverage the relationship of trust and efficiency you\u2019ve built up over time with them.<\/p>\nThe transparency that comes from documenting your processes and sharing them, as well as how automation is a strong factor for getting accurate financial reports and analyzing financial data, will win over even difficult clients – they just want good results – and don\u2019t we all?<\/p>\n
4. Measure the financial impact of your processes![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/envoice.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-improve-process-in-bookkeeping-practice-06.jpg\")
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So far, we\u2019ve discussed automation, documentation of processes and policies, and client education as ways of drastically improving the success of your bookkeeping practice. As we come towards the end of our discussion, we propose that measuring the financial impact of your processes is an excellent way of uncovering wasted time, money, and resources<\/strong>.<\/p>\nHere are a number of ways you can do this:<\/p>\n
\n- Use time-tracking tools like Harvest, Toggl, or Clockify to measure how much time is spent on each task and process. Analyze billable vs. non-billable hours to measure productivity and profitability.<\/li>\n
- Measure team performance with metrics such as hours logged per project, utilization rate, and KPIs for core processes.<\/li>\n
- Use client feedback tools to gather information. If the client retention rate is higher where there are well-structured processes, this gives you ideas on where to improve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Quantifying financial processes can be tricky but not impossible. In fact, automation is making this more possible than ever before. When you measure a business process for financial viability, you can be sure that it will get focused. This kind of system is not about tracking tasks for its own sake either. You should track only important key metrics that will deliver the kind of insight you are looking for.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
This brings us to the end of our discussion on ways to drastically improve processes in your bookkeeping practice. If you\u2019ve gotten this far, it’s clear that you are serious about changing how your firm manages its business processes. The key points are as follows:<\/p>\n
\n- Embrace automation<\/li>\n
- Document processes and policies<\/li>\n
- Educate your clients<\/li>\n
- Measure the financial impact of processes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
By carefully considering how you can implement these steps in your bookkeeping practice, you can improve the financial health and sustainability of your firm for years to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n_______________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n
Envoice<\/strong> was developed with accountants and bookkeepers in mind and has helped other outsourcing businesses manage clients globally. Sign up for a free trial with no obligations and watch Envoice go to work on your processes.<\/p>\nSIGN UP<\/a>
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