Bookkeeping FAQs

Expert Answers for Small Business Owners

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Running a small business means juggling countless tasks—let us handle the numbers! At Capgro Bookkeeping Services, we specialize in remote bookkeepingfinancial cleanuppayroll, and tax compliance for home service providerscontractors, and small businesses.

This FAQ page answers the most common questions about outsourced bookkeepingQuickBooks Online management, and financial best practices. If you don’t see your question here, schedule a free consultation today!

Frequently Asked Questions

remote bookkeeper manages your financial records digitally using cloud-based accounting software like QuickBooks Online. Instead of meeting in person, we handle transaction categorizationbank reconciliations, and financial reporting—all online. This saves you time and ensures accuracy. Explore our remote bookkeeping solutions.

Outsourcing your bookkeeping allows you to focus on growing your business while we handle the financial details. You’ll get accurate recordsreal-time reporting, and tax-ready books without hiring an in-house accountant. Many small business owners find it’s more affordable than they expected. Learn more about outsourced bookkeeping benefits.

certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (like me!) has advanced training in QuickBooks Online setupautomation, and troubleshooting. This means your books will be efficienterror-free, and optimized for tax season. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or need help fixing issues, a ProAdvisor saves you time and frustration. See our QuickBooks ProAdvisor services.

Monthly bookkeeping covers everything needed to keep your finances on track: transaction entrybank reconciliationfinancial statements, and cash flow tracking. We also provide monthly reports so you always know your profit, expenses, and tax obligations. It’s like having a financial co-pilot for your business. View monthly bookkeeping packages.

Yes! Bookkeeping cleanup is one of our most requested services. If your books are disorganizedincomplete, or full of errors, we’ll reconcile accountsfix misclassified transactions, and bring everything up to date. Clean books are essential for tax filingloan applications, and business decisionsGet a bookkeeping cleanup quote.

Small business bookkeeping pricing depends on your transaction volumeindustry, and service level. Most of our clients spend between $350 and $1,500 a month for full-service bookkeeping. We offer transparent pricing—no surprises. See bookkeeping service costs.

Yes! We handle contractor payroll, including 1099 filingspayment tracking, and tax compliance. If you work with subcontractors (like many HVACplumbing, and construction businesses do), we’ll ensure everything is IRS-compliantLearn about contractor payroll services.

Filing 1099 forms is a must if you pay independent contractors. We’ll track paymentsprepare forms, and submit them to the IRS before the deadline. Avoid penalties—let us handle your 1099 filings!

Sales tax compliance can be tricky, especially for trades businesses that work across state lines. We calculate sales tax owed, prepare returns, and file them on time. Never worry about late fees again!

Bookkeeping focuses on day-to-day transactions (recording income/expenses), while accounting involves financial analysistax strategy, and audits. We handle the bookkeeping so your CPA can focus on big-picture planning.

For most small businesses, we recommend monthly bookkeeping. This keeps your records accurate and helps you spot cash flow issues early. If you have high transaction volumeweekly updates may be better.

well-planned budget helps you control spending and forecast growth. We’ll analyze your past expensesproject future revenue, and create a custom budget tailored to your business.

Yes! We specialize in plumberselectriciansHVAC companieslandscapers, and cleaning services. These industries have unique bookkeeping needs (like job costing and equipment tracking), which we’re experienced in handling.

QuickBooks Online is our top recommendation for small businesses because it’s cloud-basedaccessible anywhere, and integrates with appsQuickBooks Desktop may work for some, but most clients prefer the flexibility of the online version.

Absolutely! We use bank-level encryptionmulti-factor authentication, and secure logins to protect your data. QuickBooks Online also has built-in security features to prevent unauthorized access.

You’ll get profit & loss statementsbalance sheetscash flow reports, and custom dashboards. These help you track performanceidentify trends, and make informed decisions.

Yes! QuickBooks Online connects with payment processors (Square, PayPal), CRM systems, and time-tracking apps. We’ll help set up integrations so your workflows run smoothly.

Consider hiring a bookkeeper if:
✔ You’re behind on bookkeeping
✔ Tax season is stressful
✔ You’re unsure about profitability
✔ You’re spending too much time on finances

We’ll reconcile past transactionsfix errors, and organize your books so they’re tax-ready. The sooner you start, the easier (and cheaper) it is!

Yes! We’ll organize recordscategorize expenses, and provide reports for your CPA. Clean books mean faster tax prep and fewer surprises.

Yes! We’ll set up QuickBookscreate a chart of accounts, and establish bookkeeping processes so you start off right.

Just schedule a free consultation! We’ll review your needs and create a customized plan.

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Call Capgro Bookkeeping Services today or visit our contact page to get started. You can also book a free consultation here, Let's get your books organized so you can get back to doing what you do best.