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Accounting Management (US)

Learn how to track your income, integrate with QuickBooks through Stripe, and export payment data for your accounting needs.

6 min
Beginner

Accounting Overview

As a private practice therapist in the US, keeping accurate financial records is essential for tax compliance and business management.

Your Payment Sources

In Mindora, you can receive payments through two methods:

Payment Links (Stripe)
  • Clients pay online via credit/debit card.
  • Payments are automatically tracked in the Stripe Dashboard.
  • Payments can be synced to QuickBooks.
Manual Payments
  • Covers cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, and more.
  • Payments are recorded manually in Mindora.
  • Payments can be exported via CSV for accounting.

Your Accounting Options

Choose the method that fits your practice:

QB
Recommended

Stripe → QuickBooks

Best for practices using payment links.

Automatic sync
Flexible

CSV Export

Works with any accounting software.

Manual import

Stripe to QuickBooks Integration

If you use QuickBooks for your accounting, you can sync your Stripe payments automatically.

How It Works

When a client pays through a Mindora payment link:

Client Pays
Via payment link
Stripe Records
Transaction logged
Auto Sync
To QuickBooks
Reconciled
In your books
AUTOMATIC FLOW

Setting Up the Integration

1

Log in to your Stripe Dashboard.

2

Go to Settings > Business settings > Connected apps.

3

Find and connect QuickBooks Online.

4

Map your accounts and categories.

Benefits

  • Payments automatically recorded in QuickBooks.
  • Stripe fees tracked separately.
  • Refunds sync automatically.
  • Less manual data entry
Important Note
The Stripe-QuickBooks integration only syncs payment link transactions. Manual payments recorded in Mindora need to be entered in QuickBooks separately or exported via CSV.

Using CSV Export

Export your payment data for any accounting software:

1

Go to Payments Page

Navigate to Management > Payments.

2

Set Your Filters

Filter by date range, client, or status.

3

Click Export CSV

Download the file.

4

Import to Your Software

QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Wave, Excel, etc.

What's Included

The CSV export includes:

  • Client name
  • Session date and time
  • Session fee
  • Payment status
  • Payment method
  • Payment date

When to Use CSV Export

  • You use accounting software other than QuickBooks.
  • You want to import manual payments to QuickBooks.
  • You need a backup of your payment records.
  • Your accountant requests payment data.

Best Practices

Reconcile regularly

Match your Mindora records with your bank statements monthly.

Track all payment types

Record manual payments promptly so nothing is missed.

Keep records organized

Export data regularly for backup and tax preparation.

Separate business finances

Use a dedicated business bank account for clarity.

Tax Reminder
As a self-employed therapist, you may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes. Consult with a tax professional about your obligations.