Separating your business and private account: the advice everyone gives
No law requires a sole proprietorship to hold a business account. It is still the most repeated piece of advice – here is what mixing the two actually costs.
Articles tagged: Bookkeeping
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Booking your bank statement: bank reconciliation in Switzerland
How to match incoming payments to your books: CAMT.053 or PDF, partial payments, lump payments and VAT on payments received.
Invoicing and dunning in Switzerland: deadlines, default interest and reminder fees
Payment terms, default, default interest and reminder fees: what actually applies in Switzerland and how to chase unpaid invoices properly.
Giving your accountant access to your accounting software
How to give your accountant direct access to your accounting software – without file exchange, without extra per-user costs.
Accounting as a freelancer with no experience: how to get started
No accounting background, but you still need to keep your books? Here's how to approach accounting as a self-employed professional in Switzerland.
What is a 'Milchbüchlein'? Swiss simplified accounting explained
The term 'Milchbüchlein' comes up often when researching Swiss accounting. Here's what it means and how it applies to your sole proprietorship.
Switching from double-entry to single-entry bookkeeping – a practical guide
How to switch from double-entry to single-entry bookkeeping in Switzerland: eligibility, the critical pitfall of outstanding receivables, and practical steps for a clean transition.