Best Practices: Accounting Journey Maps


Bookkeeping Status

We help owners /managers see progress towards your tax-ready books.

User Journey Map for Bookkeeping Status:

User journey map.

StepDescription
1. Registration and Onboarding– User registers for the Bookkeeping Status service. – User provides basic business information. – User goes through an onboarding process, which may include linking accounting software.
2. Data Collection and Analysis– Service begins collecting financial data (e.g., bank statements, invoices). – Initial analysis of financial records is performed. – Discrepancies or missing information are identified.
3. Progress Tracking– User accesses a dashboard/interface to track progress. – Dashboard displays key metrics related to the status of financial records.
4. Alerts and Notifications– Service sends alerts and notifications for issues or milestones. – Notifications may include tax filing deadlines or discrepancies.
5. Recommendations and Actionable Insights– Service provides recommendations based on data analysis. – Recommendations may include steps to improve record accuracy or tax strategies.
6. Tax-Ready Status– User is informed when their financial records are tax-ready. – Tax-ready books can be used for tax filing and compliance.
7. Ongoing Monitoring and Support– Service offers ongoing monitoring. – Users receive updates and alerts for regulatory changes. – Access to customer support is available for assistance.
8. User Feedback and Improvement– Throughout the journey, users are encouraged to provide feedback. – User feedback helps in improving the service over time.
User Journey Map for Bookkeeping Status.

Income Statement. Demo Data

Creating an income statement (also known as a profit and loss statement or P&L statement) from the Bookkeeping User Journey Map involves collecting and organizing financial data to report a company’s revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period. Here’s how you can create an income statement based on the user journey map:

[Your Company Name]
Income Statement
For the Period Ended [Date]

Revenues:

  • Sales Revenue
  • Other Revenue (if applicable)

Total Revenues: [Sum of Revenues]

Expenses:

  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
  • Operating Expenses (e.g., salaries, rent, utilities)
  • Other Expenses (if applicable)

Total Expenses: [Sum of Expenses]

Net Income: [Total Revenues – Total Expenses]

[Your Company Name]
Income Statement
For the Period Ended [Date]

Revenues:

CategoryAmount
Sales Revenue[Sales Amount]
Other Revenue[Other Amount]
Total Revenues[Total Revenue]

Expenses:

CategoryAmount
Cost of Goods Sold[COGS Amount]
Operating Expenses[Expenses Amount]
Other Expenses[Other Expenses]
Total Expenses[Total Expenses]

Net Income:

Net Income[Net Income]
Income statement preparation.

Creating a balance sheet from the Bookkeeping Journey Map

Here’s how we can create a balance sheet based on the user journey map:

[Your Company Name]
Balance Sheet
As of [Date]

Assets:

Current Assets:Amount
Cash and Cash Equivalents[Cash Amount]
Accounts Receivable[Receivables Amount]
Inventory[Inventory Amount]
Other Current Assets[Other Current Assets]
Total Current Assets[Total Current Assets]
Non-Current Assets:
Property, Plant, and Equipment[PPE Amount]
Intangible Assets[Intangible Assets Amount]
Other Non-Current Assets[Other Non-Current Assets]
Total Non-Current Assets[Total Non-Current Assets]

| Total Assets | [Total Assets] |

Liabilities:

Current Liabilities:Amount
Accounts Payable[Payables Amount]
Short-Term Debt[Short-Term Debt Amount]
Other Current Liabilities[Other Current Liabilities]
Total Current Liabilities[Total Current Liabilities]
Non-Current Liabilities:
Long-Term Debt[Long-Term Debt Amount]
Other Non-Current Liabilities[Other Non-Current Liabilities]
Total Non-Current Liabilities[Total Non-Current Liabilities]

| Total Liabilities | [Total Liabilities] |

Equity:

| Common Stock | [Common Stock] |
| Retained Earnings | [Retained Earnings] |
| Other Equity | [Other Equity] |
| Total Equity | [Total Equity] |

| Total Liabilities and Equity | [Total Liabilities and Equity] |


Cash flow preparation from the bookkeeping user map…

Creating a cash flow statement (also known as a statement of cash flows) from the Bookkeeping User Journey Map involves analyzing and organizing financial data to report a company’s cash inflows and outflows over a specific period. here is a Demo data…

[Your Company Name]
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Period Ended [Date]

Operating Activities:

Cash Inflows:Amount
Cash Receipts from Sales[Sales Cash]
Other Cash Inflows (if any)[Other Inflows]
Total Cash Inflows[Total Inflows]
Cash Outflows:Amount
Payments to Suppliers[Supplier Payments]
Employee Salaries and Benefits[Employee Payments]
Operating Expenses[Operating Expenses]
Other Cash Outflows (if any)[Other Outflows]
Total Cash Outflows[Total Outflows]

| Net Cash from Operating Activities | [Net Cash from Operations] |

Investing Activities:

Cash Inflows:Amount
Proceeds from Asset Sales[Asset Sales]
Other Investing Inflows (if any)[Other Investing Inflows]
Total Investing Inflows[Total Investing Inflows]
Cash Outflows:Amount
Purchase of Assets[Asset Purchases]
Other Investing Outflows (if any)[Other Investing Outflows]
Total Investing Outflows[Total Investing Outflows]

| Net Cash from Investing Activities | [Net Cash from Investing] |

Financing Activities:

Cash Inflows:Amount
Loans Received[Loans Received]
Other Financing Inflows (if any)[Other Financing Inflows]
Total Financing Inflows[Total Financing Inflows]
Cash Outflows:Amount
Loan Repayments[Loan Repayments]
Dividends Paid[Dividends Paid]
Other Financing Outflows (if any)[Other Financing Outflows]
Total Financing Outflows[Total Financing Outflows]

| Net Cash from Financing Activities | [Net Cash from Financing] |

| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | [Net Cash Increase/Decrease] |
| Cash at Beginning of Period | [Cash at Beginning] |
| Cash at End of Period | [Cash at End] |


1099 tax compliance will be created from the bookkeeping user map see Demo data:

View all contractor payments in one place to help you easily file Form 1099. 

[Your Company Name]
1099 Tax Compliance Report
For the Tax Year Ended [Tax Year]

Recipient Information:

Recipient NameRecipient Tax ID (SSN/EIN)Total Payments
[Recipient 1][Tax ID 1][Total 1]
[Recipient 2][Tax ID 2][Total 2]

Total Payments by Category:

Payment CategoryTotal Payments
[Category 1][Total 1]
[Category 2][Total 2]

| Total Reportable Payments | [Total Reportable Payments] |

A Demo 1099 tax compliance report, which summarizes payments made to non-employees or independent contractors during the tax year, as guided by the Bookkeeping User Journey Map. It’s important to ensure that your 1099 tax compliance report is accurate and complies with IRS regulations and reporting deadlines. Consulting with a tax professional or accountant is recommended for tax compliance matters.


Documents Keeping

Creating a document filing procedure compliance report from the Bookkeeping User Journey Map involves establishing and documenting the steps and processes for managing and filing financial documents in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Here’s how we can create a document filing procedure compliance report based on the user journey map:

[Your Company Name]
Document Filing Procedure Compliance Report
For the Period Ended [Date]

Compliance Requirements:

RequirementDescription
[Requirement 1][Description of Requirement 1]
[Requirement 2][Description of Requirement 2]

Document Filing Procedures:

ProcedureDescription
Document Collection– Specify how documents are collected and organized.
Data Entry– Describe the process for entering data into records.
Record Retention– Outline the policies for retaining financial records.
Compliance Checks– Explain how compliance checks are conducted.
Reporting– Detail the steps for preparing compliance reports.

Compliance Checklist:

Document TypeCompliance Status
Invoices[Compliance Status]
Receipts[Compliance Status]
Expense Reports[Compliance Status]
Financial Statements[Compliance Status]

Summary and Recommendations:

  • Provide a summary of compliance status and any recommendations for improvement.

| Compliance Status Summary | [Summary] |
| Recommendations | [Recommendations] |

This demo provides a structured representation of a document filing procedure compliance report, which outlines the steps and processes for managing and filing financial documents in accordance with compliance requirements, as guided by the Bookkeeping User Journey Map. Regularly reviewing and updating this report is essential to ensure ongoing compliance.


This best practices provides a structured representation of a Accounting and bookkeeping journey map for any entity, which outlines the steps and processes for managing, preparing and filing financial documents in accordance with compliance requirements, as guided by the Accounting/Bookkeeping User Journey Map. Regularly reviewing and updating this process is essential to ensure ongoing business success and compliance.