DW173: How do I Know My Bookkeeper is Good? With Heidi Baer

Do you have a bookkeeper and you're not sure if they're doing a good job? Or you don't have a bookkeeper and want to know if you need one? In this episode, Heidi Baer talks about all things bookkeeping. Don’t miss: What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant What sole proprietorship or sole prop means  What business owners need to do in their bookkeeping Quick definitions of retained earnings, balanced sheet, income statement Should business owners have a bookkeeper Accrual vs Cash Basis What you need to look for in hiring a bookkeeper How do you know if your bookkeeper is good Tools or apps that may help you And a lot more!  Heidi’s Bio:  "Bookkeeping is fun!" said no one, ever! Well, not quite, because Heide Baer thinks it can be. Heide appreciates the astonishing ecology of business tools available, and its ability to empower business owners. She is passionate about helping other small business owners achieve their goals. Heide's love affair with bookkeeping started with a high school accounting course, followed immediately by a couple of college ones. As often happens with teenaged love affairs, the relationship was short-lived; but fortunately, it reignited for Heide later on as an entrepreneur. She now shares this love through her work as a bookkeeper. Heidi’s Social Media links:  Website: baeressentials.ca  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baeressentialsbooks/ (https://www.facebook.com/baeressentialsbooks/)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heideanna/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heideanna/) This shows’ host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to un