Accounting
A practical way to organize business records
Consistent records can help you answer questions about transactions and business performance.
Published 5 October 2026
Choose a secure, consistent place to store invoices, receipts, bank statements, contracts and important correspondence.
Use clear file names and group records by period and type. Keep business and personal transactions distinguishable in the records you share with an accountant.
Agree who can access the records, how backups are managed, and how long records should be retained under the rules that apply to your business.
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