{"id":46763,"date":"2024-02-28T06:04:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T06:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/bookkeeping-client-onboarding-checklist-template\/"},"modified":"2024-04-17T12:06:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T12:06:56","slug":"bookkeeping-client-onboarding-checklist-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/bookkeeping-client-onboarding-checklist-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookkeeping Client Onboarding Checklist Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"introduce-client-to-the-bookkeeping-team\">\n <h2>Introduce client to the bookkeeping team<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/d5f70a91-972e-440c-b2e8-b5b7981eb809\/kV5gvokbyyPn9HUNw-FP6w.png\" alt=\"Introduce client to the bookkeeping team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/d5f70a91-972e-440c-b2e8-b5b7981eb809\/kV5gvokbyyPn9HUNw-FP6w.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  This task involves introducing the client to the bookkeeping team. The purpose is to establish a personal connection and create a comfortable working relationship. The desired result is to make the client feel welcomed and confident in the team's abilities. To complete this task, reach out to the client via phone or email and introduce yourself and the team members. Ask them about their expectations and preferences for communication.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Name of Team Member <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-bookkeeping-services-to-be-provided\">\n <h2>Confirm the bookkeeping services to be provided<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  In this task, you will confirm the bookkeeping services to be provided to the client. The purpose is to ensure that both parties are on the same page regarding the scope of work. The desired result is a clear understanding of the services required. To complete this task, have a conversation with the client and discuss their specific bookkeeping needs. Use the dropdown field below to document the confirmed services.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Confirmed Services <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Bank Reconciliations\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Accounts Payable\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Accounts Receivable\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Payroll Processing\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Financial Reporting\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"gather-contact-details-of-the-client\">\n <h2>Gather contact details of the Client<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  This task involves gathering the contact details of the client. The purpose is to have all the necessary contact information readily available for communication and documentation. The desired result is a comprehensive list of contact details. To complete this task, collect the following information from the client and document it using the relevant form fields.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Phone Number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"gather-basic-business-information\">\n <h2>Gather basic business information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  In this task, you will gather basic business information from the client. The purpose is to understand the nature of the client's business and its key details. The desired result is a comprehensive understanding of the client's business. To complete this task, collect the following information from the client and document it using the relevant form fields.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Business Name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Business Type <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Business Address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Business Phone Number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"request-previous-financial-documents-from-the-clients-existing-bookkeeperaccountant\">\n <h2>Request previous financial documents from the Client's existing bookkeeper\/accountant<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  This task involves requesting the previous financial documents from the client's existing bookkeeper or accountant. The purpose is to obtain the necessary historical financial data for proper bookkeeping. The desired result is a collection of the relevant financial documents. To complete this task, reach out to the client's existing bookkeeper or accountant and request the following documents:\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Requested Documents <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Income Statements\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Balance Sheets\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     General Ledgers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Bank Statements\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Tax Returns\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"audit-prior-years-financial-statements\">\n <h2>Audit prior year's financial statements<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  In this task, you will audit the prior year's financial statements. The purpose is to assess the accuracy and completeness of the client's financial records. The desired result is a reliable baseline for the ongoing bookkeeping process. To complete this task, review the provided financial statements and compare them to the supporting documentation. Address any discrepancies or issues that arise during the audit.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload Financial Statements <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Audit Findings <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-audit-of-previous-financials\">\n <h2>Approval: Audit of previous financials<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Audit prior year's financial statements<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-dedicated-bookkeeping-engagement-letter\">\n <h2>Create a dedicated bookkeeping engagement letter<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  This task involves creating a dedicated bookkeeping engagement letter for the client. The purpose is to establish clear expectations, responsibilities, and terms of the bookkeeping engagement. The desired result is a well-defined and mutually agreed-upon agreement. To complete this task, use the relevant form fields to draft the engagement letter. Be sure to include essential details such as scope of work, pricing, communication methods, and confidentiality.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Scope of Work <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Pricing <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Communication Methods <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Email\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Phone\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     In-person\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Virtual Meetings\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Web Conferencing\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Confidentiality Agreement <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-engagement-letter-to-client-for-signature\">\n <h2>Send engagement letter to client for signature<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Use the sendEmail fieldType for this task to send the engagement letter to the client for signature. Make sure to create the subject line and email body, wrapping paragraphs in \n  <p>and<\/p> tags. Include any relevant instructions or additional documents in the email. The desired result is to receive a signed copy of the engagement letter from the client.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"send-rich-email-content form-field-content\">\n  <!-- No Recipients --> <!-- No Recipients --> <!-- No Recipients -->\n  <div class=\"form-group subject\">\n   <label>Subject<\/label>\n   <p class=\"form-control-static\">Bookkeeping Engagement Letter<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"form-group body\">\n   <label>Body<\/label> <iframe srcdoc=\"<p>Dear {{form_Client_s_Name}},<\/p>\n\n<p>Please find attached the bookkeeping engagement letter for your review and signature. Kindly go through the document carefully, and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to working together.<\/p>\n\n<p>Regards,<\/p>\n\n<p>The Bookkeeping Team<\/p>\n<style>*{font-family:Inter,&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Oxygen&quot;,&quot;Ubuntu&quot;,&quot;Cantarell&quot;,&quot;Fira Sans&quot;,&quot;Droid Sans&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,system-ui,sans-serif}<\/style>\n\" sandbox=\"\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-envelope btn-icon\"><\/i> Send <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-engagement-letter\">\n <h2>Approval: Engagement Letter<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Create a dedicated bookkeeping engagement letter<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Send engagement letter to client for signature<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"setup-the-client-on-bookkeeping-software\">\n <h2>Setup the Client on bookkeeping software<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  This task involves setting up the client on the chosen bookkeeping software. The purpose is to create a platform for accurate and efficient record-keeping. The desired result is a fully functional bookkeeping software with the client's information and preferences. To complete this task, follow the software's setup process and use the relevant form fields to document the client's details.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Software Name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Username <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client's Password <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"setup-necessary-chart-of-accounts\">\n <h2>Setup necessary chart of accounts<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  In this task, you will set up the necessary chart of accounts for the client's bookkeeping. The chart of accounts is a categorized listing of all the client's financial transactions. The purpose is to provide a structured framework for recording and classifying transactions accurately. The desired result is a customized chart of accounts tailored to the client's specific needs. To complete this task, use the relevant form fields to create the necessary accounts and categories.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Account Categories <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Accounts to Setup <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Cash\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Accounts Receivable\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Inventory\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Accounts Payable\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Sales Revenue\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"import-historical-transaction-data-into-bookkeeping-software\">\n <h2>Import historical transaction data into bookkeeping software<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  This task involves importing the historical transaction data into the bookkeeping software. The purpose is to have a complete and accurate record of past transactions. The desired result is a successfully imported dataset. To complete this task, use the relevant form field to upload the historical transaction data file and follow the software's import process.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload Historical Transaction Data <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-up-regular-communication-schedule-with-client\">\n <h2>Set up regular communication schedule with Client<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  In this task, you will set up a regular communication schedule with the client. The purpose is to establish a consistent and reliable line of communication for ongoing bookkeeping needs. The desired result is a mutually agreed-upon schedule that works for both parties. 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