How often will I get my financials, and will you explain them?
You get financial statements monthly after the books are closed for the prior month. That typically happens within the first two weeks of the following month. You receive a profit and loss statement showing your revenue and expenses for the month, plus a balance sheet showing what you own and owe. In QuickBooks Online, these reports are always accessible, but the monthly close is when the numbers are final and reconciled.
What makes the reports valuable is understanding what they’re telling you. When we send the monthly financials, we walk through what they mean. Is revenue trending up or down compared to prior months? Which expense categories are growing? Where is cash going? What should you be watching? These are the questions the numbers answer when someone explains them in plain language rather than just emailing you a PDF.
Having a CPA and Enrolled Agent handle your full-service bookkeeping makes a difference here. A data-entry bookkeeper can categorize transactions and produce reports. Simona can look at those same numbers and connect them to tax planning, quarterly estimates, and decisions about equipment purchases or timing of income. The monthly financials become the foundation for real conversations about the business, not just paperwork to file away.
For most clients, there is a monthly review where we go through the statements together. Some owners want more detail and others prefer a quick summary. The rhythm depends on your business and what is happening at any given time. If you are approaching a big decision, a busy season, or tax time, we might talk more frequently. If things are running smoothly, the monthly review keeps you informed without taking more of your time than necessary.
Over time, you get to know your numbers. The monthly statements become something you actually use rather than something you glance at and set aside. You start spotting patterns and asking better questions. That is the goal of small business bookkeeping services that go past data entry and give you a clear picture of how the business is really doing.
If you want to talk through how the monthly process would work for your situation, reach out for a consultation.
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What makes a CPA and Enrolled Agent different from a regular bookkeeper?
A CPA is a state-licensed accountant, and an Enrolled Agent is a federally licensed tax specialist with IRS representation rights. Here, the same person who keeps your books also handles tax planning and personal returns, so nothing gets lost between providers.
Read answerWhat records do I need to keep, and for how long?
Keep receipts, bank statements, invoices, payroll records, and tax returns for at least three to seven years depending on the document type. Good records protect your deductions if you're audited and make tax preparation much easier.
Read answerI am an architect or engineer. Do the service-business limits on the QBI deduction apply to me?
No. The IRS specifically excludes architecture and engineering from the service-business rules that phase out the QBI deduction at higher income levels. You can claim the full 20 percent deduction subject only to wage and property limits.
Read answerHow much does bookkeeping cost?
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $199 a month, with add-ons like bill pay and invoicing starting at $99 each. Pricing depends on your transaction volume, number of accounts, and whether you need payroll or tax work. Catch-up bookkeeping for past months is scoped separately.
Read answerI heard the 1099 rules changed for 2026. What is the new threshold?
For payments made in 2026, the federal 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC reporting threshold increased from $600 to $2,000. The 1099-K threshold for payment apps and cards reverted to more than $20,000 and more than 200 transactions. Payments made in 2025 still follow the old $600 rule.
Read answerMy business is seasonal. How should I manage cash flow and taxes in the slow months?
Set aside 25 to 30 percent of busy-season profit for taxes, plus enough to cover several months of operating expenses during slow periods. Pay quarterly estimated taxes so you don't face a large bill all at once, and track your cash runway monthly so you see problems before they arrive.
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