Frequently Asked Questions

Excel Bookkeeping is a downloadable Microsoft Excel workbook that helps you track transactions, organize income and expenses, and review your business finances in one place.

Excel Bookkeeping is designed for small business owners, freelancers, gig workers, and self-employed individuals who want a straightforward way to manage their bookkeeping.

No accounting experience is required to get started. Excel Bookkeeping is designed for beginners, with straightforward transaction categorization and financial reports. Some accounting or tax situations may still require professional assistance.

Yes. You may use separate workbook files for multiple businesses you own or manage. Each business should have its own workbook to keep financial records organized. Redistribution or resale of the workbook is not permitted.

Excel Bookkeeping costs $19.99 as a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions, monthly payments, or recurring fees.

After completing your purchase, a download link will be sent to your email address. You can download the workbook and save it to your computer.

First, check your spam, junk, and promotions folders. If you still cannot find your download link, submit an inquiry through our contact form using your purchase email address and payment confirmation details.

Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final. No refunds are offered, except where required by applicable law.

Your purchase includes the workbook version provided at the time of sale. Future updates, new versions, additional features, and ongoing maintenance are not guaranteed.

Excel Bookkeeping requires Microsoft 365 desktop or Excel 2024 desktop for Windows or Mac.

The workbook uses newer Excel functions, including LAMBDA, MAP, VSTACK, and LET, which are not supported in Excel 2019 or earlier.

Please confirm compatibility before purchasing.

No. Excel Bookkeeping requires Microsoft Excel desktop for Windows or Mac. Google Sheets, Excel Online, Excel mobile apps, and other spreadsheet applications are not supported.

Yes. Once downloaded, the workbook can be used offline in Microsoft Excel desktop for Windows or Mac. Internet access is required to download the file and access online resources.

The workbook's financial statement formulas are designed to read up to 100,000 transactions.

We recommend staying under that amount. Larger files may calculate more slowly, depending on your computer.

Yes. You can copy and paste transaction information from CSV or Excel bank statement files into the designated workbook input areas. You can also enter transactions manually.

No bank account connection is required.

Excel Bookkeeping includes a financial dashboard and four financial statements:

• Profit & Loss Statement — Shows income, expenses, and profit or loss.
• Balance Sheet — Shows assets, liabilities, and equity.
• Statement of Cash Flows — Summarizes cash inflows and outflows.
• Statement of Changes in Equity — Shows changes in owner equity.

The workbook includes protected worksheets designed to prevent accidental deletion or modification of protected formulas, cells, rows, and columns.

You can enter and edit information in designated input areas.

Excel Bookkeeping can help you organize income and expenses throughout the year and make your financial records easier to review during tax season.

It does not prepare or file tax returns, guarantee tax compliance, or replace professional accounting or tax advice.

Customers remain responsible for reviewing their records and determining the appropriate tax treatment of transactions.

No. AI is completely optional.

The workbook operates independently in Microsoft Excel without requiring ChatGPT, Claude, or any other AI tools.

You may choose to use AI separately to better understand bookkeeping concepts or troubleshoot common Excel questions. Avoid sharing sensitive financial information with AI services.

Excel Bookkeeping is a self-service digital product.

Our searchable Help Center provides instructions for setting up your workbook, entering transactions, understanding financial reports, and resolving common questions.

You may submit inquiries through our contact form, but individualized Excel troubleshooting, bookkeeping services, technical support, and responses are not guaranteed.