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Shopify Accounting Hub

Complete accounting guides for Shopify store owners

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Shopify Accounting Setup Guide

Complete guide to setting up proper accounting systems and processes for your Shopify store from day one.

  • Chart of accounts setup
  • Payment method configuration
  • Integration with QuickBooks/Xero
  • Payout tracking
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Shopify Payment Processing Guide

Understand Shopify Payments, fees, transaction tracking, and how to reconcile payments to your bank account.

  • Shopify Payments breakdown
  • Transaction fees explained
  • Payout reconciliation
  • Chargeback management
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Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist

Step-by-step checklist for monthly bookkeeping tasks to keep your Shopify store finances organized and accurate.

  • Monthly reconciliation process
  • Account validation checklist
  • Bank statement matching
  • Report generation
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Shopify Profitability Tracker Template

Excel spreadsheet to track profit by product, collection, and customer segment to identify your best performers.

  • Product profitability tracking
  • Collection-level analysis
  • Margin calculations
  • Performance dashboards
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Sales Tax Compliance Guide

Comprehensive guide to setting up Shopify Tax, understanding nexus requirements, and managing sales tax obligations.

  • Shopify Tax configuration
  • Nexus determination
  • State registration requirements
  • Filing deadlines by state
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Budget & Cash Flow Template

Monthly budget and 12-month cash flow projection template designed specifically for Shopify store expenses and revenue.

  • Monthly budget planning
  • 12-month projections
  • Cash position tracking
  • Expense forecasting
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Shopify Store Accounting Components

🏪 Revenue Tracking

  1. Record all sales transactions daily
  2. Track revenue by product and collection
  3. Monitor refunds and discounts given
  4. Reconcile to Shopify reports weekly
  5. Calculate total net revenue monthly

💳 Payment Processing

  1. Track Shopify Payments deposits
  2. Record transaction fees charged
  3. Monitor third-party payment fees
  4. Reconcile payouts to bank account
  5. Document payment method charges

💡 Operating Expenses

  1. Log monthly Shopify plan fees
  2. Track app subscription costs
  3. Record payment processing fees
  4. Document shipping label costs
  5. Track marketing and advertising spend

Shopify Fee Structure & Accounting

Fee TypeAmountWhen ChargedAccounting Treatment
Monthly Plan (Basic)$39/monthMonthlyOperating Expense
Monthly Plan (Shopify)$105/monthMonthlyOperating Expense
Monthly Plan (Advanced)$399/monthMonthlyOperating Expense
Shopify Payments2.9% + 30¢Per transactionTransaction Fee
Alternative Payment2.0%-2.9%Per transactionTransaction Fee
Shopify Tax Fee0.35% (after $100K)Per orderOperating Expense
App SubscriptionVariesMonthly/YearlyOperating Expense
Shipping LabelsCarrier ratesPer labelCost of Goods Sold

Shopify Accounting Best Practices

🔄 Separate Business & Personal

Open a dedicated business bank account for Shopify deposits and expenses. This simplifies reconciliation and tax reporting.

📊 Use Accounting Software

Integrate QuickBooks Online or Xero directly with Shopify to automatically sync orders, fees, and payouts daily.

💾 Monthly Reconciliation

Reconcile Shopify payouts to your bank statement every month. Catch errors quickly when they're easier to fix.

📈 Track Profitability

Analyze profit by product, collection, and customer segment. Focus on high-margin items and eliminate low performers.

📅 Monitor Cash Flow

Create monthly and annual cash flow projections. Account for seasonal fluctuations and payment processing delays.

🧾 Stay Tax Compliant

Set up Shopify Tax for automatic sales tax collection. Register in states where you have nexus and file on time.

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