FAQs
If you’re considering working with a professional bookkeeper you probably have some questions about what a bookkeeper does and the process.
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Hiring a bookkeeper helps to ensure that you are paying the proper amount in taxes, maximizing your profitability, and most importantly, that you have more time to focus on the day-to-day operations of your business. With Avalanche Bookkeeping, you will also gain peace of mind in the integrity of your books.
Outsourcing bookkeeping saves you money in payroll taxes, insurance and other benefits, overhead for office space and machinery, and in down time.
Here are a few signs it is time to give us a call:
Your books are disorganized – If tracking income and expenses feels overwhelming or your financial records are messy, we can bring order to your finances.
You're spending too much time on bookkeeping – If handling financial records is taking time away from growing your business, we can give you valuable time back.
You struggle with cash flow management – If you’re unsure about where your business stands financially, or have trouble tracking money in and out, let us help you maintain clear records.
You're behind on reconciling bank statements – Regular reconciliation prevents errors and ensures financial accuracy. If you’re falling behind, we can help you catch up.
Tax season is stressful – If preparing financial reports for tax filing is a headache, we ensure your records are organized and tax-ready.
You're planning to grow your business – It’s exciting when your business grows, but it also becomes more complex. We help you stay on top of financial transactions and prepare you for scaling.
If any of these situations apply to you, reach out to us today to determine how we can best get you on the right track towards financial insight and freedom.
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Hiring us as your bookkeeper will help you to maximize the clarity of your company’s books so you have complete awareness of your income and expenses.
The decision to hire a professional bookkeeper is often triggered by the experience of working late into the night or spending precious family time, only to find that you’re still not keeping up with the bookkeeping duties. By this point, the books are usually out of order and whether you know it or not, they are often costing yourself money by paying more in taxes than you need to.
If this sounds familiar, reach out to us and we can get you back on track. If you are just starting out, now is the time for us to get your finances set up correctly and efficiently, right from the get-go.
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A bookkeeper is typically more detailed in nature, and provides timely reports throughout the year that will help the business owner understand how their business is doing, so they can grow their company and increase profitability.
The main Differences between the three are:
Bookkeepers focus on the day-to-day recording of financial transactions.
Accountants analyze financial data and ensure compliance with tax laws.
Financial Planners create strategies for future financial growth.
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If you need help keeping track of daily transactions, give us a call.
If you need financial reporting, tax filing, or compliance, consult an accountant.
If you want to plan for future wealth and investments, work with a financial planner.
Avalanche Bookkeeping works closely with Accountants (CPAs). By leveraging an accountant for tax preparation and us as your bookkeeper for daily finances, you will have two professionals working on your account providing you the best services possible. Having two experts in your corner creates a system of checks and balances for your accounting records.
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We won’t be able to determine this until we speak with you. In your free books review, we will discuss your concerns and recordkeeping goals. From there, we will determine next steps and provide an estimate. You’ll receive clear pricing before any work begins.
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One of David’s strengths is his decades of experience, which have exposed him to a wide range of financial situations. He will be able to review your situation and let you know if he has any concerns before getting started.
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The Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor program trains accounting and bookkeeping professionals in the use and administration of QuickBooks for a wide variety of clients working in a wide variety of industries. 94% of accounting professionals agree that QuickBooks Online saves them and their clients time by automating features.
Once certified, bookkeepers and accountants are prepared to provide clients with QuickBooks management services, including training and ongoing support. Additionally, certified ProAdvisors have greater access to support on QuickBooks issues direct from the software manufacturer Intuit.
Intuit, the manufacturer of QuickBooks Software, also requires the Pro-Advisor to take a test every year in order to verify they are up-to-date with all of the changes in the latest version. The QuickBooks Pro-Advisor is also provided with a version of QuickBooks that allows them to work more efficiently with the software. This version offers greater functionality than what is available with the Retail version of QuickBooks.
Avalanche Bookkeeping also has ongoing support to make sure they can handle every question or problem that comes up.