12 dunning email templates that get invoices paid (copy and paste)
Twelve copy-and-paste dunning email templates, from a pre-due nudge to a final notice, with the cadence, tone and legal notes that keep customers paying.
Guides, templates and data
LedgerBPO’s bookkeeping resources are answer-first guides, templates, checklists and data on bookkeeping, invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliation, payroll rules and outsourcing, written by our finance leads and reviewed before publication. Every guide cites its sources and shows the date it was last updated.
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Order-to-cash
DSO benchmarks by industry (2026 data)
Days sales outstanding by industry in 2026, read from Hackett, Atradius, Dun & Bradstreet and Federal Reserve data, with a benchmark table and fixes.
Industries
Amazon FBA bookkeeping: settlements, fees, inventory and sales tax
How to book Amazon FBA settlements, split fees, track inventory and handle marketplace facilitator sales tax so your books match Seller Central.
Reporting
13-week cash-flow forecast template and how to use it
A 13-week cash-flow forecast template with weekly columns for opening cash, receipts, disbursements and closing cash, and how to build and update it.
For accounting firms
Botkeeper alternatives for accounting firms after the 2026 shutdown
Botkeeper closed in February 2026. Compare dedicated-staff and offshore alternatives for accounting firms, with a migration checklist and cost benchmarks.
How offshore accounting works for CPA firms (and IRS §7216 consent explained)
How offshore accounting works for CPA firms: the pod model, what stays with your firm, IRS section 7216 consent, AICPA and FTC rules, review and cost.
IRS Section 7216 consent: templates and rules for offshore tax preparation
IRS 7216 consent template structure for offshore tax preparation: the mandatory statements, format rules, timing and penalties under Rev. Proc. 2013-14.
Costs & comparisons
Bench alternatives in 2026: what to do if your bookkeeping provider shuts down
Bench alternatives compared for 2026 with prices, plus a step-by-step plan to protect your books, bank access and tax filings if a provider closes.
How much does outsourced bookkeeping cost in 2026? (US, UK, Canada, Australia)
Outsourced bookkeeping cost in 2026 for the US, UK, Canada and Australia: monthly fee ranges, hourly rates, what moves the price and how to compare quotes.
The real cost of an in-house bookkeeper vs a dedicated remote accountant
What an in-house bookkeeper really costs once payroll taxes, benefits, software and cover are added, compared line by line with a remote accountant.
Bookkeeping
Catch-up bookkeeping: how many months behind is too many?
How far behind on bookkeeping is too far, what breaks at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months, what catch-up costs per back month, and how to get current again.
Chart of accounts design for small business (with 12 industry templates)
How to design a chart of accounts template for a small business: numbering, account types, naming rules and 12 industry outlines, construction to retail.
Cash vs accrual bookkeeping: which one does your business need?
Cash vs accrual accounting explained with a worked example, who may use each method for tax in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, and how to choose.
How to migrate from Bench to QuickBooks Online, step by step
Step-by-step guide to moving books from Bench to QuickBooks Online: what to export, file formats QuickBooks accepts, opening balances and reconciliation.
Questions
Bookkeeper vs accountant vs CPA vs controller vs CFO: who does what
Bookkeeper vs accountant vs CPA vs controller vs CFO: what each role does, its credential, US median pay, and which one a small business needs first.
Outsourcing
How to evaluate an accounting outsourcing provider: the 40-point RFP checklist
A 40-point accounting outsourcing RFP checklist covering security, people, process, software, pricing and references, with what a good answer looks like.
Reconciliation & close
How to close the books in 5 business days
A day-by-day plan to close the books in five business days: pre-close prep, reconciliations, accruals, review and reporting, plus a close calendar.
Month-end close checklist (free template)
A free month-end close checklist with 30 tasks, owners and day targets, from bank reconciliation to sign-off, plus how to shorten the close each month.
Year-end close checklist for small businesses
Year-end close checklist for small businesses: reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, payroll slips and 1099, W-2, P60, T4 and STP deadlines by country.
What is account reconciliation? Types, examples and a monthly checklist
Account reconciliation explained in plain terms: what it is, the seven types every business needs, a worked bank example and a monthly checklist to copy.
Stripe, Shopify and Amazon payout reconciliation: the complete guide
How to reconcile Stripe, Shopify and Amazon payouts in QuickBooks Online or Xero with a clearing account, plus fees, refunds, disputes and reserves.
Software
QuickBooks Online vs Xero for small business (2026)
QuickBooks Online vs Xero compared for small business in 2026: plans, user limits, invoicing, bank feeds, inventory, payroll and how to choose.
Payroll & statutory
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: what the April 2026 and 2027 thresholds mean for your bookkeeping
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for sole traders and landlords: the £50,000, £30,000 and £20,000 thresholds, quarterly updates, penalties and software.
Research
State of Outsourced Bookkeeping 2026 (first-party report)
State of outsourced bookkeeping 2026: market size, what US, UK, Canadian and Australian businesses pay, provider shutdowns, demand drivers, buyer checks.
The Close: one useful note a month
Closing faster, collecting sooner, and what changed in MTD, BAS, GST/HST or section 7216 that month. No pitches, unsubscribe any time.
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