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Even if you do your bookkeeping in-house, it's very likely that you outsource to an annual tax accountant Monthly accounting is a solution that provides an annual tax service as part of your monthly fee that includes bookkeeping, financial statements, and advice Plus, having one point of contact for these services means there aren't opportunities for miscommunication between vendors - and therefore a lower chance of costly mistakes

2. Accurate and Current Records

There's a higher purpose for record-keeping besides holding onto data When your bookkeeping isn't accurate and up to date, it doesn't just throw off your records - there's a cost associated with it The consequences of falling behind on your accounting range from paying penalties to closing your business or even serving jail time

It can take a lot of time and effort to catch up on neglected bookkeeping There are quite a few small businesses with financial records that are a mess because the business owner is too busy managing other aspects of the company Don't get us wrong; you should be focusing on running your business - it's what you do best! However, this means you should look into having someone else handle your accounting

Don't push off daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual accounting activities (See our accounting efficiency guide to find out how often you should be performing certain accounting tasks ) If this is not something that you're able to handle in-house, then it's time to outsource with an accounting service Consistent tracking and reporting will help clean up your books and provide valuable information for important decisions regarding the growth of your business

If you work with an service like CSI Accounting & Payroll, we start by ensuring your records are accurate and current If they aren't, then we can't provide an accurate service moving forward - so we perform your back work (also called back taxes ) After everything is in top shape, our system keeps it that way going forward Back work also has a cost associated with it, so you save money by having great records and avoiding this altogether

Like tax preparation, the payroll process can be complicated and time-consuming At CSI, we often say that payroll is simple - until it's not Outsourcing your payroll has huge potential to save you money because experts help eliminate penalties for late files and payroll back taxes, as well as obtain tax credits Let's not even get into all of the time that payroll can take when you (or an employee) are doing it on your own! An expert will file and pay your taxes for you - and they'll keep you in compliance and ensure you don't overpay your payroll taxes

Bundling payroll services along with your accounting and bookkeeping streamlines the process, keeps expenses down, and saves you the time of working with multiple vendors

Finding a local accounting and payroll service provider is crucial to the success of your small business Local providers have experience with local tax laws and the business climate, which means they treat your business with the respect and care it deserves Customer service often is a major distinguishing factor between local providers and big-name providers

While we work with small businesses throughout the country, CSI Accounting & Payroll provides that local touch along with top-of-the-line software that many small businesses wouldn't have the budget to support alone Our payroll software gives you better reporting and better access to reports, and it helps cut down payroll processing time Ultimately, you'll be left with reporting hours - which is much less work than doing your payroll yourself

Work With CSI For Your Accounting and Payroll Needs

Doing your own accounting and payroll is appealing to many small businesses until you've grown enough to benefit from outsourcing these services Outsourced accounting and payroll can save you time and money through tax strategy, records to guide business decisions, and professionally-handled payroll

Ready to hear more about how CSI Accounting and Payroll can save you time and money? Click the button below to start the conversation

Not ready to talk? Feel more confident before taking this step by reading this article: How to Transition from In-House to Outsourced Accounting

Brian began working at CSI in 1996, and he purchased the business in 2002 As Owner, his primary role is in the management and growth of the firm Since 2002, the firm has more than quadrupled in size In 2009, Brian started CSI’s payroll service to complement CSI’s accounting and tax services Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota, with a double major in Accounting and Financial Management He’s a member of both the National Society for Tax Professionals and the National Society for Accountants, and he serves on the board of directors for the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants, where he was once president Brian also serves on the business advisory council for Opportunity Partners, an organization that helps people with disabilities find employment He’s also contributed to several business books, including Six Steps to Small Business Success and The Lean Mean Business Machine Fun Fact: To help put himself through college, he used student loans, delivered pizzas, and worked summers in a salmon processing plant in Alaska

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