By now you no doubt have realized that accounting is not a one-off thing but a continuous process one must do on regular basis – normally more than once a day. 

As it’s a ever continuing process you’ve got to make sure that you’ve got your internal accounting rules all written down, updated and in reach if needed. You should always consult your own rules when in doubt – your accounting should be accurate and compliant.

Make sure you list down the entries that need to be done in your books – sales, expenses, taxes, payroll, bank charges etc. – and add when and how often they should be done. For an example payroll calculation is normally something you either do on monthly or weekly basis whereas expenses and sales occur on daily basis normally.

Doing those two things ensures you’ve got your accounting all set to happen continuously. Well, you still have to find time for it, but then it’s the importance of accounting I’d remind you so you should find time for it. It’s like with everything else in life – schedule for it and you’ll find time.