From source documents to a clearer money story.

Bring a list of the businesses you own, the accounting tools you use, and the last period your books were completed. Explain whether you need ongoing bookkeeping, help with a backlog, human CFO guidance, or a combination.

Use the walkthrough to agree which entities and periods are included, what records are needed, who will do the work, and how the engagement will be priced. A proposed scope should also identify reporting and communication expectations.

Bookkeeping starts with source records: bank and card statements, receipts, and the supporting details behind transactions. The owner supplies business context when a document alone cannot explain a payment.

For example, a payment to the same vendor could be an operating expense or a purchase of equipment. A receipt and an explanation of its use help the bookkeeper review how it belongs in the books. This is an illustrative example, not a client result.

AI assistance supports the bookkeeping workflow; human review and owner input remain part of the service. Ask how unclear transactions and missing documents will be raised with you, and agree who is responsible for resolving them.

Bookkeeping and reporting provide the starting point for a conversation about your business. Human CFO guidance helps you work through what the numbers mean for the decisions ahead. Agree the reports, periods, and delivery schedule for your engagement.