Irvine Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping and tax work for small business owners in Irvine

Small business owners in Irvine, California hand their accounts to Irvine Bookkeeping, a firm that also handles tax work. Every bookkeeper on the team is a woman, and each works on client accounts for five days every week. Its aim is to give owners fast, up-to-date books, accurate financial reports and practical business insight before tax season arrives.

Catch-up work and monthly reports

A year of bookkeeping can be brought up to date in a short period, which the firm puts at two to three weeks. Its bookkeepers record daily transactions, organize them and prepare financial statements. Monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheets are prepared in a form that owners can read easily, so they can see where the money goes.

Reconciliation, receivables and payables

Bank, loan and credit card accounts are reconciled against the books. The firm manages accounts receivable and payable and handles invoices and bills for its clients, which keeps a business's cash flow under control. Pending tasks are tracked so that nothing is missed, and secure transmission and storage protect the data.

Tax preparation and advisory support

The firm prepares and files tax returns and offers tax advice through the year. Its stated aim is to help clients claim the deductions they are entitled to, avoid penalties and get through audits.

Software and client service

The firm works with the latest accounting software, including Sage and QuickBooks, and describes its process as technology-driven. Client emails are answered within 24 hours, and the team is diligent with every number and report that clients use for financial decisions.

Work built around each industry

The firm says it specializes in each client's industry and tailors its bookkeeping to suit it. Its all-woman team, which it promotes as part of its identity, works with owners who want their finances in order and their stress reduced.