Accounting & Bookkeeping · KBLI 96011

Laundry & Cleaning Accounting

Laundry and cleaning service businesses have high fixed cost characteristics (rent, salaries, machine depreciation) with volume or weight-based revenue. Consumables such as detergent and plastic packaging need to be tracked to calculate cost per kilogram. Arunika Consulting helps laundry manage efficient bookkeeping according to SAK EMKM.

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What usually goes wrong

  • Dominant Fixed Costs

    Location rent, employee salaries, and machine depreciation are relatively fixed, requiring minimum volume for break-even.

  • Consumables per Kilogram

    Detergent, fragrance, and plastic need to be calculated per kg of laundry for accurate variable costs.

  • Multi-Service and Different Prices

    Kilogram laundry, per piece, express, and dry clean have different prices and costs.

  • Fluctuating Daily Revenue

    Laundry volume varies per day, requiring trend analysis for capacity and staffing.

What we do

  1. 01

    Costing per Service Type

    COGS calculation per kg for kilogram, per piece for unit, and per item for dry clean.

    • Accurate pricing per service
    • Margin controlled
    • Loss services detected
  2. 02

    Daily Volume Tracking

    Recording of daily incoming laundry kg for capacity utilization analysis and seasonal trends.

    • Optimal staffing
    • Measurable capacity
    • Revenue projection
  3. 03

    Fixed vs Variable Cost Analysis

    Separation of fixed and variable costs for break-even analysis and expansion decisions.

    • Clear BEP
    • Scalable growth
    • Branch decisions

Related regulations

  • SAK EMKM

    SME Accounting Standards

    Simplified reporting framework for SME-scale laundry and cleaning service businesses.

  • PSAK 23

    Revenue

    Laundry service revenue recognition based on volume or weight.

  • PSAK 16

    Fixed Assets

    Recording of washing machines, dryers, and laundry equipment as fixed assets.

If the tax office starts asking questions

The team that keeps your books and files your taxes also stays with you through an SP2DK, an audit, an objection and an appeal.

How we handle tax disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

How to calculate COGS per kilogram of laundry?

Variable COGS = (detergent + fragrance + plastic + electricity + water costs per month) ÷ total kg. Total COGS plus fixed cost allocation per kg.

How to record laundry not yet picked up?

Completed laundry not yet picked up is still recorded as revenue (accrual). If there is risk of not being picked up, loss estimates can be made.

Is it necessary to record revenue per separate service?

Yes. Separating kilogram, unit, express, and dry clean revenue facilitates analysis of which service is most profitable.

How do accounting services improve operating cost efficiency?

Accurate, timely financial reports help you spot cost leakage, monitor margins by product or service, and make data-based decisions.

Can financial reports be accessed in real time?

Yes. We use cloud accounting systems so you can monitor cash flow, profit and loss, and business performance from anywhere.

How do you ensure reports are ready for external audits or banks?

Reports are prepared with clear documentation and traceable transaction data.

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Tell us about your business

Send your line of business, rough annual turnover, and what is going wrong. We reply on WhatsApp.

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