Keep parts movements visible
We record stock issued to a job, special-order components, returns and supplier credits. A part bought for one repair should not remain in available stock after installation. Deposits and balances due are tied to the customer work order, with changed scope documented before the final invoice.
Tax treatment depends on the equipment and work involved. A qualifying farm repair and work on an ordinary business vehicle may require different treatment. The file retains the equipment description, use, customer evidence and invoice breakdown needed for a proper review.
A repair-cost example
For an illustrative workshop job, parts cost $2,750, technician time costs $1,320 and outsourced testing costs $430. Total direct cost is $4,500. A $6,300 pre-tax selling price leaves $1,800 before workshop overhead and financing. A later $250 supplier credit belongs back to that job, where it changes the direct-cost result.
Finish the job administratively
We review completed work not yet invoiced, customer disputes and parts awaiting credit. Subcontractor records include the appropriate Saskatchewan WCB payment clearance where applicable. The owner receives a short list of unresolved items so a finished repair can turn into a complete invoice and a collected payment.
Questions about this work
Can you work from existing work orders?
Yes. We start with the references technicians already use and agree a consistent way to attach purchase and billing records.
Are farm customer repairs automatically exempt?
No. Eligibility depends on the equipment, service and qualifying use. We retain relevant evidence and flag uncertain items rather than applying a blanket exemption.
Put this into practice
Sources and current guidance
A practical next step
Bring the records you have.
We can identify missing information, agree on the scope and organize the next bookkeeping step.
Request a bookkeeping review