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Bookkeeping 101 for Small Retailers
The core chart of accounts, sales and inventory entries, carrier commission tracking, and monthly close steps every independent wireless dealer needs to run clean books.
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What this Bookkeeping 101 for Small Retailers helps you do
The bookkeeping fundamentals every independent wireless or repair retailer needs: a working chart of accounts, how to record sales, inventory, and carrier commissions, and a monthly close routine that catches problems early.
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Bookkeeping 101 for Small Retailers FAQ's
What's the real difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording of transactions — sales, purchases, deposits — into your chart of accounts. Accounting is the higher-level analysis and tax work built on top of clean bookkeeping, like tax filings and financial strategy. You need both, but they're different skills and often different people.
Do I need separate income accounts for device sales, accessories, and repairs?
Yes. Lumping them together hides the fact that a repair or accessory sale often carries a much higher margin than a device sold near cost. Separate income lines let you see which parts of the business actually drive profit.
How should I record a carrier commission I've earned but haven't been paid yet?
Record it as Accounts Receivable once you can reasonably calculate the amount, then reconcile it against the actual commission statement and deposit when it arrives. Avoid treating it as spendable cash until it clears any carrier clawback window — verify current terms with your carrier or master agent.
How often should I actually reconcile my books?
Monthly, at minimum, covering your bank statement, merchant processor deposits, and carrier commission statement. Waiting longer makes small discrepancies much harder to trace back to their source.