Your company account is not your personal wallet.

That KES 50,000 you transferred to yourself—how is it recorded?

A salary advance?

A director's loan?

A dividend?

Or just a bank transfer nobody can explain?

This is where founders get into trouble.

When personal and business transactions mix, your books stop telling the full story.

Your assets may be overstated.

Your liabilities may be understated.

And when an investor, auditor or liquidator asks questions, good intentions won't replace proper records.

The fix is simple:

Every transfer needs a clear purpose, proper authorisation and supporting documentation.

Reconcile your director's loan account monthly.

Record money you take from the business—and money you put back.

If you need personal funds, document whether they're salary, dividends, reimbursement or a loan.

Your bookkeeper shouldn't have to guess what you did with company money.