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Industry bookkeeping

Industry bookkeeping covers what changes when a client's business is a restaurant, a contractor, a landlord, a nonprofit or a salon: the deposits that show up on their statements, the accounts their books need and the monthly reports their owners expect. Each post walks through one industry from the bank statement up. Start with Restaurant Bookkeeping From Bank Statements, which shows how to break net card and delivery payouts back into real sales and fees.

  1. Bookkeeping for Franchises: Royalties and Reporting

    Bookkeeping for franchises: royalty and ad fund drafts on statements, required chart of accounts, and the monthly reports a franchisor asks each owner for.

    Published September 1, 2026franchisesroyaltiesfranchisor reporting

  2. Bookkeeping for Contractors: Jobs, Draws and Materials

    Bookkeeping for contractors: tag statement lines to jobs, handle progress draws, supplier accounts and retainage, and keep materials from blurring margins.

    Published August 26, 2026contractorsjob costingconstruction

  3. Bookkeeping for Startups: From Funding to Burn

    Bookkeeping for startups: record funding rounds, software spend, payroll and card statements cleanly so founders and investors can trust the monthly burn.

    Published July 8, 2026startupsburn ratefunding

  4. Bookkeeping for Freelancers: Mixed Accounts and Income

    Bookkeeping for freelancers who use one account for everything: sort income by client, split personal spending and set aside tax from each payment.

    Published June 28, 2026freelancerssole proprietorsestimated tax

  5. Landscaping Business Bookkeeping for Seasonal Work

    Landscaping business bookkeeping for seasonal work: spring prepayments, equipment loans, fuel and winter months with little income on the statements.

    Published May 26, 2026landscapingseasonal business

  6. Bookkeeping for Therapists in Private Practice

    Bookkeeping for therapists in private practice: insurance and client payments on the bank statement, platform fees, licensing costs and a simple monthly close.

    Published May 12, 2026therapistsprivate practicemonthly close

  7. Nonprofit Bookkeeping: Funds, Grants and Statements

    Nonprofit bookkeeping from bank statements: restricted and unrestricted funds, grant deposits, donor gifts and the reports a board expects each month.

    Published February 23, 2026nonprofitsgrantsfund accounting

  8. Church Bookkeeping: Offerings, Funds and Statements

    Church bookkeeping from bank statements: weekly offering deposits, designated funds, online giving payouts and the treasurer report each month.

    Published January 3, 2026churchesdesignated fundsofferings

  9. Law Firm Bookkeeping: Operating and Trust Accounts

    Law firm bookkeeping: keep operating and trust account statements apart, record client funds by matter, and avoid the mix-ups that alarm a bar auditor.

    Published January 3, 2026law firmstrust accountingreconciliation

  10. Salon Bookkeeping: Booth Rent, Tips and Products

    Salon bookkeeping from bank statements: booth rent income, card tips paid out, retail product sales and supplies, with a close that suits a busy owner.

    Published December 4, 2025salonstipsbooth rent

  11. Bookkeeping for Cash Businesses: Deposits That Make Sense

    Bookkeeping for cash businesses: record daily takings, match bank deposits to them, handle cash paid out and keep records that hold up to questions.

    Published November 24, 2025cash salesdepositssmall business

  12. Manufacturing Bookkeeping: Materials, Labor and Overhead

    Manufacturing bookkeeping from bank statements: raw material purchases, production labor, overhead and inventory, with accounts that show true product cost.

    Published October 15, 2025manufacturinginventorycost of goods sold

  13. Short Term Rental Bookkeeping for Host Clients

    Short term rental bookkeeping for host clients: platform payouts net of fees, cleaning costs, occupancy taxes and income tracked by property each month.

    Published September 18, 2025short term rentalshostsoccupancy tax

  14. Real Estate Agent Bookkeeping: Commissions and Costs

    Real estate agent bookkeeping: book commission deposits net of splits, track marketing and vehicle costs, and separate personal spending on statements.

    Published September 15, 2025real estatecommissionsself-employed

  15. Farm Bookkeeping: Seasonal Income and Loans

    Farm bookkeeping from bank statements: seasonal crop and livestock income, operating loans, equipment purchases and the personal draws on shared accounts.

    Published July 20, 2025farmsseasonal incomeloans

  16. Restaurant Bookkeeping From Bank Statements

    Restaurant bookkeeping from bank statements: card batches, delivery app payouts, tips, food costs and the daily deposits to match before each month closes.

    Published July 6, 2025restaurantscard batchestipsfood cost

  17. Ecommerce Bookkeeping: From Payouts to Real Sales

    Ecommerce bookkeeping from bank statements: turn net marketplace payouts into gross sales, fees, refunds and shipping costs for each client store.

    Published March 28, 2025ecommercemarketplace payoutsonline stores

  18. Trucking Bookkeeping: Fuel, Loads and Settlements

    Trucking bookkeeping from bank and fuel card statements: load payments, factoring advances, fuel, tolls and per-truck costs for owner-operator clients.

    Published March 22, 2025truckingowner-operatorsfuel cards

  19. Daycare Bookkeeping: Tuition, Subsidies and Staff

    Daycare bookkeeping from bank statements: weekly tuition, state subsidy deposits, food program money, staff payroll and the supplies that add up each month.

    Published March 13, 2025child caretuitionsubsidies

  20. Retail Store Bookkeeping: Card Batches and Inventory

    Retail store bookkeeping: match card batch deposits to daily sales, record inventory purchases and cash deposits, and close each store month on time.

    Published March 11, 2025retailcard batchesinventory

  21. HOA Bookkeeping: Dues, Reserves and Statements

    HOA bookkeeping from bank statements: member dues, late fees, reserve account transfers and vendor payments, with the monthly report a board reads.

    Published February 17, 2025hoaassociationsreserves

  22. Auto Repair Shop Bookkeeping: Parts and Labor

    Auto repair shop bookkeeping: parts supplier accounts, labor sales, card deposits and warranty credits sorted from the bank statement into clear accounts.

    Published January 30, 2025auto repairparts and labor

  23. Medical Practice Bookkeeping: Insurance Deposits

    Medical practice bookkeeping: book insurance and patient deposits from bank statements, track payer fees, and keep equipment loans and payroll clear.

    Published January 29, 2025medical practicesinsurance depositspayroll

  24. Gym Bookkeeping: Memberships and Failed Payments

    Gym bookkeeping from bank statements: membership drafts, failed payment retries, trainer pay, equipment financing and processor fees on deposits.

    Published January 13, 2025gymsmembershipsfailed payments

  25. Bookkeeping for Insurance Agents: Commission Deposits

    Bookkeeping for insurance agents: commission deposits from several carriers, chargebacks on cancelled policies and the costs of running an agency.

    Published December 7, 2024insurance agenciescommissionschargebacks

  26. Rental Property Bookkeeping for Landlord Clients

    Rental property bookkeeping for landlord clients: rent deposits per unit, security deposits, repairs versus improvements and statements for each property.

    Published November 18, 2024landlordsrental incomesecurity deposits

  27. Cleaning Business Bookkeeping: Clients and Crews

    Cleaning business bookkeeping: recurring client payments, supply runs, crew pay and vehicle costs, sorted from the bank statement each month in order.

    Published October 22, 2024cleaning businessescrew payrecurring clients

  28. Property Management Bookkeeping for Owner Statements

    Property management bookkeeping: rent collected for owners, management fees, trust account statements and the owner statements sent every month.

    Published October 19, 2024property managementtrust accountsowner statements