FAQ

  • What does bookkeeping cost?

    Monthly bookkeeping starts at $350 per month, priced flat, so you know the number before you commit to anything. What moves it is your transaction volume, how many accounts you're running, whether payroll and sales tax are in the mix, and how much reporting you want. Cleanups are quoted separately once I can see how far behind things are. If you want a real number for your business, book a call and I'll give you one.

  • What bookkeeping services do you offer?

    I specialize in QuickBooks Online and work with business owners all over the U.S. Everything is cloud-based and super easy to use, even if you’re not “techy.” If you’re local to Rhode Island, I’m happy to meet in person too.

  • What does a bookkeeper actually do, and do I need one?

    A bookkeeper keeps the financial side of your business accurate and current so you always know where you stand. That means categorizing transactions, reconciling every account to the bank, tracking what you're owed and what you owe, and putting real reports in front of you every month. You need one when the guessing starts to cost you, whether that's a missed payment, a tax bill you didn't see coming, or a decision you put off because you weren't sure you could afford it.

  • What if I need more frequent support?

    Totally doable. Some clients prefer weekly check-ins or cash flow updates. We can customize the schedule to fit what your business actually needs.

  • Are you a CPA?

    No, and here's what that actually means for you. I have a degree in accounting and law and spent more than ten years in public accounting, so I know what your CPA needs and how they need it. What I don't do is sign or file your return. I keep your books accurate and your reporting clean, then hand your CPA a package they can work from without chasing you for answers. If you don't have a CPA yet, I'll introduce you to one I trust.

  • How do I know if my books need a cleanup?

    A few things give it away. Your accounts haven't been reconciled in months. Your Profit and Loss shows numbers you can't explain. There's a pile of uncategorized transactions sitting in QuickBooks. Your balance sheet has an Opening Balance Equity line, or a negative number where there shouldn't be one. Your CPA asked you a question last spring that you still haven't answered. If any of that sounds familiar, a cleanup is usually faster and less painful than you're expecting.

  • Do you do taxes?

    Nope—but I do make sure your books are tax-ready. I can also coordinate directly with your CPA or refer you to a trusted tax pro, so you’re covered without having to play middleman.

  • Do you help with sales tax?

    Yes! I help with setup, tracking, and reporting—especially for online sellers collecting across states.

  • Still have questions?

    Shoot me an email or book a quick call—I’m happy to chat.

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