The things you need to know before you start.

No. Start with what you have. The first step is to understand what is current, what is behind and what information is missing.

Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping is specifically for overdue records, missing statements, unprocessed invoices and backlogs that need a structured plan.

Yes. Erica is based in Edenvale and offers local support across Gauteng, while document collection, meetings and recurring bookkeeping can be handled remotely for businesses throughout South Africa.

Never. If you use cloud accounting software, invite Erica as an authorised accountant or user from inside your own account. Access can then be controlled or removed by you.

No. VAT and UIF eFiling support can be included in the agreed bookkeeping scope. Formal tax advice and practitioner-only tax work are confirmed separately with an appropriately authorised or registered professional.

The team confirms an upgrade, overage or tailored scope before doing the additional work. Gold is high-volume, not unlimited, so service quality and pricing stay predictable.

Historic books are assessed separately because record quality and missing information change the workload. The scope assessment is R950 and is credited if the quoted catch-up project is accepted. Catch-up sprints start from R6,500.

The public enquiry form does not accept documents. After the scope is agreed, Erica will confirm an appropriate handover method for statements, invoices or spreadsheets. Never send passwords, PINs or payment-card details.