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Reconciled accounts
Bank, credit card, and loan accounts reconciled so the balances on your reports match reality.
ADVISORY SERVICE 01 · ACCOUNTING & REPORTING
Numbers you can trust.
Every month.
Reconciled books, a consistent monthly close, and financial statements written for the person running the business—so every decision starts from solid ground.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You may be ready
for this if…
Most owners don’t come to us with a finished list of requirements. They come with a feeling that the numbers should be working harder for them.
- You aren’t sure your books reflect what really happened last month.
- Tax time means a scramble for statements, receipts, and explanations.
- The profit on your report never seems to match the cash in the bank.
- A lender or partner asked for financials, and you weren’t ready.
- You’re doing the bookkeeping yourself, after the real work is done.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Practical support,
built around you.
Every engagement is tailored. We’ll agree on the scope that fits your business before work begins.
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A consistent monthly close
A repeatable process for closing each month, so results are comparable from one period to the next.
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Financial statements
A profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement prepared for each period.
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A plain-language summary
A short explanation of what changed and why, not just a stack of reports.
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Cleanup and catch-up
If records are behind or inconsistent, we scope the cleanup and establish a reliable starting point.
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Tax-ready records
Organized books and supporting documents that make year-end and tax preparation simpler.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear rhythm,
from first look to follow-through.
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Review where things stand
Look at your current books, accounts, and systems to see what’s working and what needs cleanup.
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Set up the foundation
Agree on your chart of accounts, how documents flow, and who handles what.
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Close each month
Reconcile accounts, resolve open questions, and prepare your financial statements.
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Review it together
Walk through the results in plain language and note anything that needs attention.
A DEPENDABLE FOUNDATION
DECISIONS THIS SUPPORTS
Questions you’ll
be able to answer.
“Did we actually make money last month?”
“Why is there less cash in the bank than profit on the report?”
“Which costs are growing faster than sales?”
“Are our records ready for a lender, a buyer, or the IRS?”
WHERE IT FITS
Part of an ongoing
advisory relationship.
Services work together. Here’s where this one shows up in our engagements.
INCLUDED
Financial Clarity
Accounting and monthly reporting are the core of this engagement.
INCLUDED
Ongoing Advisory
Builds on the Financial Clarity foundation.
ALSO AVAILABLE
CFO & Value Strategy
Ask how this engagement could fit your business.
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LET’S MAKE IT CLEAR
Questions about
accounting & reporting.
Have a different question?
Let’s talk it through
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
Start with numbers you can trust.
Bring the question you keep coming back to. We’ll start there.
Mike Rasmussen, CPAA free introductory conversation. No obligation.
EXPLORE MORE SERVICES
The right support,
at the right moment.
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Fractional CFO advisory
A part-time financial leader and ongoing sounding board. Work through pricing, hiring, investment, and growth with someone who knows your business.
Make the next decision with perspective.03
Dashboards & performance
Track the measures that drive your results—from gross margin and labor efficiency to cash runway and customer concentration.
See what needs your attention.04
Cash flow & forecasting
Look ahead with a rolling cash forecast, an operating budget, and practical scenarios. Understand the cash impact before committing to a plan.
Prepare for the months ahead.