Commission income may move through booking, contracting, entitlement and collection stages. Sales teams, sub-brokers and marketing campaigns can add another layer. We therefore start from the actual workflow rather than the bank statement alone.
Link transactions to revenue and collection
Build a clear reference for transactions, commission entitlement, receivables and collections so revenue can be reviewed consistently.
- Transaction and counterparty records.
- Commission value and entitlement conditions.
- Collections and receivables.
- Cancellations and adjustments where applicable.
Marketing costs and sales teams
Advertising, sub-broker commissions, payroll, offices and travel require classification that reflects the actual cost of the business.
- Campaign and marketing costs.
- Sales and sub-broker commissions.
- Operating and administrative expenses.
- Supporting documentation and financial mapping.
Tax review starts with organised numbers
Organised records make it easier to review returns, obligations and supporting documentation based on the legal form and actual business model.
- Tax registration and file review.
- Periodic revenue and expense review.
- Linking records to relevant returns.
- Preparation for review or examination when needed.
Reports that help the business owner
The objective is not bookkeeping alone. Management needs visibility into commission income, collections, outstanding balances, marketing cost and cash movement.
- Commission revenue and collection.
- Receivables and follow-up.
- Marketing and sales costs.
- Periodic view of business performance.