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Bookkeeping method

Question
When should I start bookkeeping? 
Answer
You should start the record keeping of your business with the first dollar you spend on your business.

Consult with a certified public accountant to determine things like:

- Accounting software
- Business legal structure
- Accounting method, cash or accrual
- Tax filing requirements, procedures and dates 
Brain Trust contributor: Author of J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2007
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