Manage Documents and Financials
The proper management of documents associated with transactions is crucial to ensure of compliance, auditing, and recording. It also aids with dispute resolution, accountability, future planning and dispute resolution. A well-organized documentation plays an important role in the compliance of regulations and in preventing the loss of information or data.
Some of these documents are physical, but many are now stored electronically to provide convenience and security. Some examples include investment papers receipts, receipts for major purchases bank statements and invoices, tax files, life insurance policies, and real estate deeds.
Create a filing system that is efficient and accurately reflects the information you use and have. A folder structure that includes categories such as “Estate and Legal”, Bank Accounts”, “Investments”, and “Utilities”, will be useful. Within each category you can subdivide it further to help find the specific document that you’re looking to find quickly. It’s also recommended to remain consistent in the naming of files, using abbreviations and keywords that are simple to comprehend for you or anyone else who may require a specific document. For easy sorting it is advised to format dates in YYYY MM DD.
Consider going digital to store your financial documents in a central cloud storage location. This allows you to have greater control over your documents and helps you stay organized while removing the risk of misplacing or losing documents. Additionally, digital storage provides more security than physical storage, as thieves can’t easily break into your computer.