Bookkeeping and Accounting Templates

Instructions for Downloading and Using Templates:

  1. Download Templates:
    • Click on the links below to download each template.
    • Chart of Accounts
    • Cash Flow Forecast
    • Journal
    • Income Statement
    • Balance Sheet
  2. Open in Excel:
  3. Import Data:
    • Copy the data from the template tables.
    • Paste it into the corresponding tabs (sheets) in your Excel workbook.
  4. Adjust Formatting:
    • Adjust formatting as needed.
    • Ensure that each piece of data is in its own cell for better organization.
  5. Enter Your Data:
    • Replace placeholder values (e.g., [Amount], [Inflows], etc.) with your actual financial data.
  6. Save Your Workbook:
    • Save your Excel workbook with a descriptive name.

These templates provide a basic structure for small business bookkeeping and accounting. Customize them based on your specific needs and business activities.

Free and Premium Template Downloads

You can find free downloadable spreadsheet templates from various sources online. Here are some popular websites where you can explore and download templates for various purposes:

  • Microsoft Office Templates: Microsoft Excel Templates
  • Microsoft offers a variety of Excel templates for budgets, calendars, invoices, and more.
  • Google Sheets Template Gallery: Google Sheets Template Gallery
  • Google provides a gallery of templates for Google Sheets that you can use and customize.
  • Smartsheet Template Gallery: Smartsheet Template Gallery
  • Smartsheet offers templates for project management, task tracking, and other business-related activities.
  • Vertex42: Vertex42 Excel Templates
  • Vertex42 provides a wide range of free Excel templates for budgets, calendars, and more.
  • Excel Template from Office.com: Excel Template
  • Office.com, part of Microsoft, provides additional templates for Excel.
  • HubSpot Excel Templates: HubSpot Excel Templates
  • HubSpot offers free Excel templates for sales, marketing, and project management.
  • Tiller Money: Tiller Money Templates
  • Tiller Money offers financial spreadsheet templates for budgeting and tracking expenses.

When downloading and using templates, ensure that they meet your specific needs, and be mindful of any licensing or usage restrictions that may apply. Always customize the templates to fit your unique requirements and preferences.