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GST basics

Keep your GST returns connected to your books, with preparation, reconciliation and filing support.

1. 1. GST basics: the records behind your returns1 minUnderstand GST terminology and the records to organise before preparing a return.
2. 2. GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B: a beginner’s map1 minLearn how sales details and the summary return connect to your business records.
3. 3. Your GST filing records checklist1 minBuild an organised handover pack and avoid preventable document queries.
4. 4. GSTR-2B reconciliation: what a mismatch means1 minCompare purchase records with the GST statement and create a useful action list.

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PT/PF basics

Bring employee records, Professional Tax and Provident Fund compliance into a clear monthly workflow.

1. 1. Professional Tax basics for employers1 minUnderstand why your state and employee locations matter before making a PT checklist.
2. 2. PT registration and enrolment: keep the obligations separate1 minUse Maharashtra’s PTRC and PTEC terminology to understand why certificates need separate checks.
3. 3. PF, UAN and ECR: the employer’s beginner glossary1 minUnderstand the terms before collecting payroll and employee membership records.
4. 4. A monthly PT/PF records checklist1 minOrganise employee changes, payroll approvals and payment evidence in one workflow.

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Bookkeeping basics

Turn invoices, expenses and bank transactions into organised books you can use to run your business.

1. 1. Bookkeeping basics: know where your money went1 minUnderstand transactions, balances and why a bank statement alone is not your books.
2. 2. Invoices and expenses: a practical recordkeeping system1 minCreate a simple filing system that makes transactions easier to check and explain.
3. 3. Bank reconciliation: a worked beginner example1 minLearn how to compare the bank statement with your books and explain differences.
4. 4. Your monthly bookkeeping close checklist1 minMove from transaction entry to balances and reports you can actually review.

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