{"id":15070,"date":"2021-11-24T20:30:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T20:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/\/?p=15070"},"modified":"2026-03-13T05:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:30:41","slug":"bookkeeping-tips-for-interior-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/bookkeeping-tips-for-interior-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Bookkeeping Tips for Interior Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/\">Learn<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Does Bookkeeping Mean?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bookkeeping\u00a0is a method in which every financial activity of a business is documented. The\u00a0bookkeeper\u2019s key role is to log, store, and retrieve financial records and transactions. This keeps track of all money that comes in or out of a company as well as its debts or the money to be collected. Sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, NGOs, and corporations must all record every financial activity of the company.<\/p>\n<p>Though no two businesses are the same, clarity and stability in how any business deals with its financials is crucial. This is particularly relevant for your\u00a0interior design\u00a0business, as it is one of the most complex businesses to manage, with numerous moving pieces, participants, stages, paperwork, and accounting. Even the simplest design projects entail multiple orders, and payments to vendors and contractors, and inversely payments from customers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Read also \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/business-structure-for-interior-design-business\/\">Business Structure For Your Interior Design Business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15419\" src=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bookkeeping-mean-1024x677.png\" alt=\"what does bookkeeping mean\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bookkeeping-mean-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bookkeeping-mean-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bookkeeping-mean.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: mdtaxattorney.ccom<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While most designers are busy with the incessant creative end of the business, it\u2019s easy to overlook the potential financial pitfalls of the industry. As an\u00a0interior designer, while you make sure the design and execution are flawless,\u00a0interior design\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0lets you rest assured of its financial liabilities and profits.<\/p>\n<p>With multiple stages of design involved, it\u2019s easy to forget to invoice the client or collect on the bills or miss a tax deadline. Ensuring your company has a solid\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0service\u00a0will keep the proposals, invoices, payments, and taxes in sync and <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/financial-management-for-interior-design-businesses\/\">maintain good\u00a0financial health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A typical accounting workflow of a\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0at an\u00a0interior design\u00a0firm\u00a0may include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once a proposal of a design or item has been passed by the clients, invoicing the goods or service fee is foremost.<\/li>\n<li>Recording the payment once received or marking the outstanding invoices to be collected is the next step<\/li>\n<li>Purchase orders\u00a0must be created immediately from the paid\u00a0client invoices.<\/li>\n<li>Payments owed by the company or the client (in case of direct dealings) to contractors, suppliers, etc., should be then recorded.<\/li>\n<li>Payments owed to suppliers, vendors, and contractors must be issued and recorded.<\/li>\n<li>Documenting employee salary and payments should be strictly regular.<\/li>\n<li>Recording and assisting with payroll taxes and deductions is also a must.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping a meticulous tab on financial activities with the help of\u00a0project management\u00a0systems and preparing reports.<\/li>\n<li>Equating bank\u00a0financial statements\u00a0should be done in\u00a0real-time.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting the accountant or\u00a0CPA\u00a0with records and information for taxes and turnovers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overwhelming as the process sounds, there are certain tips\u00a0interior designers\u00a0can keep track of depending on the size of your business, industry, and how you\u2019re incorporated.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/best-elearning-courses-for-interior-designers\/\">12 Best eLearning Courses for Interior Designers<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;15 Bookkeeping Tips for Interior Designers and Firms:&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. Choosing how to keep the books&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Choosing to stick to chequebooks may seem simple at first, it\u2019s neither always viable nor efficient. Planning how you are going to maintain balance books and prepare financial statements is vital. While programs like MS Word and Excel are incompetent for a growing business, there are many expense tracking and accounting software available at affordable prices for business owners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Keep time&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is easy to lose track of time and forget to log in the hours spent on a project, costing the firm money. Meticulous records of the amount of time put in a project are required to bill the client. Making a company policy of logging in hours can prevent you from underestimating the hours spent on a project, especially when outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/time-management-tips-for-interior-designers\/\">12 Time Management Tips for Interior Designers<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Day-to-day bookkeeping&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Efficient\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0keeps track of transactions, bank statements, debit and\u00a0credit card\u00a0statements,\u00a0purchase orders, payroll statements, helps organize all your income and expenditures, which helps you plan for the future of the firm. Regular\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0allows\u00a0small businesses\u00a0to budget appropriately and avoids financial instability.<\/p>\n<p>It helps you analyze your firm\u2019s performance over time and spot financial mistakes or inaccuracies easily. If your\u00a0interior design\u00a0firm\u00a0makes seasonal profits, regular\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0can point you towards better operations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Maintain detailed records&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once recorded, it is important that you store all the documentation in an organized and accessible manner, made easy by cloud backup nowadays. This not only lets your track your company\u2019s finances and progress over the years, but you may need to make these receipts and proofs of transactions available to your\u00a0CPA\u00a0or during possible\u00a0audits.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/best-investment-tips-for-interior-designers\/\">10 Best Investment Tips for Interior Designers<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;5. Procurement and purchasing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While a project is running headlong, it is unlikely as an\u00a0interior designer\u00a0you can keep tabs on\u00a0bookkeeping. However, you should always involve\u00a0the use of\u00a0purchase orders\u00a0during a project. Projects orders allow for errors to be caught easily, allocate expenses, and fast-track invoices.<\/p>\n<p>Failing to follow up on\u00a0purchase orders\u00a0can cause the projects to get delayed or clients to get overcharged or undercharged. Clear and systematic communication with vendors and sellers and promptly creating\u00a0purchase orders\u00a0and processing payments, expediting and tracking order status on behalf of the clients, are all ways to facilitate efficient\u00a0bookkeeping.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/interior-design-sourcing-and-procurement\/\">Interior Design Sourcing and Procurement<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;6. Start logging activities&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For\u00a0interior designers, with so many steps involved in each project, it makes sense to track every process methodically. Logging activities regularly such as proposals,\u00a0time billing, invoices created, sales, payments made, etc., lets you keep a clean and detailed record that can aid the\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0process. At the least, a weekly log is recommended for even\u00a0small businesses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;7. Working with deposits&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It\u2019s a good idea to hold off any client purchasing till you collect payments from the clients. Using company money should be avoided in case an order gets canceled or the client rejects an item. In case of any changes in the proposed prices, it is imperative to reflect the same immediately in the deposits and invoicing. Breaking up project phase-wise makes updating bookkeeping and deposits organized.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/neo-interior-design-software\/\">15 Best Interior Design Software<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;8. Getting business loans &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An updated and dependable\u00a0financial statement\u00a0can help small\u00a0interior design\u00a0businesses\u00a0secure bank loans. Generating accurate\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0records lets banks feel confident about the stability of your company and you can take advantage of various schemes available.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;9. Track recoverable expenses&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keeping track of recoverable expenses is necessary to save the company money. For instance, travel undertaken during a project or site visit can be billed to the client and reimbursed.<\/p>\n<p>Efficient\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0makes sure to record these expenses and ensure it doesn\u2019t go from the company profits.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/online-reputation-management-for-interior-design-business\/\">10 Online Reputation Management Strategies for Interior Designers<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;10. Sales tax filings and government reporting&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keeping track of sales and income tax and submitting filings in a\u00a0timely manner\u00a0helps keep your company from defaulting. Complying with government regulations payroll taxes must also be filed. Monthly or quarterly reports come in handy for filing taxes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15422\" src=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sales-tax-filings-and-reporting-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sales tax filings and reporting\" width=\"811\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sales-tax-filings-and-reporting-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sales-tax-filings-and-reporting-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sales-tax-filings-and-reporting-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sales-tax-filings-and-reporting-scaled.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: unsplash.com<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;11. Grabbing tax deductions:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Similarly, along with paying necessary taxes, diligent\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0can help you spot areas where you can avail of tax deductions or rebates on purchases and transactions. Thus timely and organized accounts will help the firm save money and thus increase profits.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/fundraise-for-interior-design-business\/\">15 Tips To Raise Funds for Interior Design Business<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;12. Generating reports &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Regular and updated\u00a0financial statements\u00a0are beneficial to\u00a0interior design\u00a0firms. Investors and stakeholders demand transparent access to reports of transactions and the financial growth of the company that can be provided through good\u00a0financial reporting. It can also help to draw new investors should wish to attract any.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;13. Be consistent&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finally, boring and arduous as it might seem, it\u2019s necessary to make a schedule for regular bookkeeping activities and stick to it. Being consistent is the key to efficient and impeccable bookkeeping.<\/p>\n<p>This not only lets your firm keep abreast of its expenditures and profit margins, but also lets you warn the clients of new costs, exceeded budgets, and leftover expenses. Thus there are no risks and surprises involved.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/problems-most-interior-design-business-faces\/\">15 Problems Most Interior Design Business Faces<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;14. Personal and business account&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is never a good idea to use your debit or\u00a0credit cards\u00a0for business, or vice versa. This will ensure that you don\u2019t pay for a customer\u2019s purchase, miss a tax-deductible or forget to collect a reimbursement. Keeping separate accounts is important for clean\u00a0bookkeeping\u00a0devoid of daily personal transactions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;15. Client account&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You can also take it one step ahead and keep the third account specifically for client deposits. This way only profits or final income can be reflected in the company account, preventing you from accidentally spending the cash on another project or personal expense.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/client-management-tips-for-interior-designers\/\">10 Best Client Management Tips for Interior Designers<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;6 Focus Areas When Hiring A Bookkeeper:&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. Cash flow is king&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Running an\u00a0interior design\u00a0firm\u00a0means there may be unavoidable situations where you may be required to urgently put your cash into buying goods or services you\u2019re your clients. This means you end up using your company money or trade account for the same.<\/p>\n<p>Your bookkeeper should be well versed with the process of interior design to keep you informed about such transactions, invoice them, make sure to collect on them later and file any tax-deductible that might apply to them. A vigilant bookkeeper who is in constant communication with your team about income, payouts, expenses, etc., is what you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helpful tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/trade-accounts-for-interior-designers\/\">trade account<\/a> that has a comfortable cash cushion to make purchases on behalf of clients to be safe.<\/li>\n<li>Alternately you can use a\u00a0credit card\u00a0with lower interest rates for the same. Your\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0should also be alert to not miss these payment deadlines and make use of the rewards points reaped for the company.<\/li>\n<li>If you see a big purchase coming up ahead, your\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0should be able to remind and facilitate the collection of a deposit from the client.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/how-to-improve-cash-flow-for-interior-design-business\/\">10 Tips To Improve Cash Flow for Interior Design Business<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. It&#8217;s all in the details&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the complex steps involved in each phase of\u00a0interior design, it makes sense if your\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0is one with an eye for details.<\/p>\n<p>Recording every purchase or sale made, keeping a note of upcoming expenses for annual or monthly regulars such as renewal of software license, utility bill, etc., should be part of the\u00a0accounting process.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the accounts department is also well versed with online software such as Quickbooks or Xero for effective recording of cost of goods sold, invoices, etc., that can be immediately assigned to a client or project.<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring your profit margin is added to goods and services applicable before billing the client.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/how-to-stop-losing-money-interior-design-business\/\">10 Best Ways T0 Stop Losing Money in Interior Design Business<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Time tracking&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is easy to lose track of time when working on a project as we mentioned before. Especially if you are working on a flat fee rate or square footage rate, your\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0can run\u00a0time tracking\u00a0programs like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getharvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">harvest<\/a>,\u00a0QuickBooks online\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/trackingtime.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tracking time<\/a>, that let you estimate the true value of your time put into the project and thereby help you charge fees that are not just fair but also truly profitable in proportion to the resources and energy spent.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your team spends allocated time regularly with your\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0the time spent on each project.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/interior-design-rules-for-interior-designers\/\">16 Interior Design Rules Every Interior Designer Should Follow<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Product returns&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just like in our personal lives, it important that you keep an eye on credit due back to your firm when a product is returned.<\/p>\n<p>With many projects and client purchases happening parallel, it\u2019s your\u00a0bookkeeper\u2019s job to ensure that any expected returns are properly accounted for and compensated for.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;5. Sales tax&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/sales-tax-and-accounting-basics-for-interior-designers\/\">Sales tax<\/a>\u00a0in an industry like\u00a0interior design\u00a0can get tricky fast. With so many sales and purchases, and middlemen involved, a\u00a0bookkeeper\u00a0who knows the ins and outs of not just the tax laws but also this particular field, will mean that you don\u2019t miss out on paying taxes or collecting the due rebates and benefits that are offered to those in this profession.<\/p>\n<p>Read also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/foyr.com\/learn\/best-client-retention-strategies-for-interior-designers\/\">15 Best Client Retention Strategies For Interior Designers<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;6. Profitability&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finding someone who enjoys and understands the business and finance side of the design is a win for you as a designer. This means that while you immerse yourself in the creative end of a project, someone can take charge and guide you to make more profits doing exactly what you love. This way you know exactly how much to charge as fees, keep as\u00a0markups, and finally how to effectively collect the same.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re seeking help and information on how to turn your passion into a lucrative business, the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.foyr.com\/\">community at Foyr<\/a> aides you with just that. 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