On the balance-sheet date, little on a building site is ever finished. How work in progress is valued decides the reported result.
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Work in progress
A construction order runs past the reporting date. The costs incurred up to then belong capitalised, otherwise the income statement shows a loss that does not exist. Accounty keeps work in progress as its own position.
Instalment invoices and final statement
Part payments by construction progress are the rule. Accounty keeps them and credits them in the final invoice.
Subcontractors
Third-party services belong on their own account and assigned to the order. Only then do you see the contribution margin per site.
Payroll with allowances
Travel time, meals, bad weather: payroll models the allowances common in construction — for any number of employees.
What Accounty costs for construction
CHF 29 per month, VAT included. That covers every module — general ledger, receivables with QR-bill, payables, payroll with no employee limit, VAT returns, year-end closing, document inbox with AI recognition, bank reconciliation, cost centres, inventory, cash book, time tracking and CRM. Unlimited users. Cancel monthly.
With many providers, payroll costs extra or is capped by headcount. That is why Accounty usually works out cheaper for businesses with employees than the list price suggests. A comparison with other Swiss solutions is available. If you want to see ten providers side by side, the detailed market analysis is in the article Swiss accounting software compared, 2026.
Who is behind it
Accounty is a product of SEBONA Treuhand Böhner in Kloten. We manage client mandates ourselves and built the software because no existing solution convinced us. If you would rather hand over your bookkeeping than run it yourself: We can take that on too.
Are you a fiduciary managing several mandates? There are dedicated terms from CHF 9 per mandate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I value work in progress?
Production cost is the usual basis. Valuing above production cost requires assured income. Agree the concrete valuation with your fiduciary — it directly affects results and taxes.
Can I report per construction site?
Yes, via cost centres. Materials, hours and third-party services are booked to the site, and the report shows the contribution margin.
Does Accounty handle builders' liens?
No, that is a legal process outside the accounts. You keep the underlying claim as an open item.
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Matching guides
Hands-on guides from our blog: VAT return step by step, Chart of accounts for Swiss SMEs, Net tax rate or effective method and the Year-end closing checklist.
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