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Frequently Asked Questions

Virtual bookkeepers perform a range of financial tasks remotely for businesses or individuals. Their responsibilities typically include:

  • Recording financial transactions: They enter and categorize transactions such as sales, purchases, expenses, and payments into accounting software.
  • Reconciling accounts: They ensure that bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial records match the transactions recorded in the accounting system.
  • Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable: They track and process invoices from vendors and customers, respectively, and follow up on any outstanding payments.
  • Generating financial reports: They prepare reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide insights into the financial health of the business.
  • Providing financial analysis: They may offer insights and recommendations based on the financial data they manage, helping businesses make informed decisions.
  • Assisting with tax preparation: They organize financial records and may collaborate with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely tax filings.
  • Communicating with clients: They may interact with clients to answer questions, provide updates on financial status, and address any concerns.

Overall, virtual bookkeepers play a crucial role in helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and make informed financial decisions, all while working remotely.

Whether you need a bookkeeper if you have QuickBooks depends on various factors, including the complexity of your financial transactions, your comfort level with accounting tasks, and the time you can dedicate to managing your finances. Here are some considerations to help you decide: 

Complexity of Transactions: If your business involves numerous financial transactions, multiple income streams, complex expense tracking, or inventory management, a bookkeeper can help ensure that your QuickBooks records accurately reflect your financial activities. 

Time Constraints: Managing finances can be time-consuming, especially as your business grows. If you find yourself overwhelmed by bookkeeping tasks or struggling to keep up with other aspects of running your business, hiring a bookkeeper can free up your time to focus on core activities. 

Accounting Expertise: While QuickBooks is user-friendly and designed for small business owners, it still requires some accounting knowledge to use effectively. A bookkeeper brings accounting expertise to the table, ensuring that your financial records are accurate and compliant with accounting standards. 

Financial Insights: Bookkeepers can provide valuable insights into your business's financial health, such as identifying trends, analyzing expenses, and recommending cost-saving measures. These insights can help you make informed decisions and plan for the future.

Tax Preparation: Bookkeepers can organize your financial records and collaborate with tax professionals to streamline the tax preparation process. This can help ensure that your tax returns are accurate and filed on time, potentially minimizing your tax liability.

Ultimately, while QuickBooks can streamline many bookkeeping tasks, having a bookkeeper can still be beneficial, especially if you prefer to delegate financial responsibilities or need more time or expertise to manage your finances effectively on your own.

The most important reports are the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. These provide a snapshot of your business's financial health.

Review your profit and loss statement regularly. Subtract expenses from revenue to determine if your business is generating profit.

Use bookkeeping software to automate tracking. Categorize transactions consistently and connect your bank accounts to ensure accuracy.

Accurate bookkeeping helps you avoid late fees, identify unnecessary expenses, maximize tax deductions, and improve cash flow management.

Keep records of income, expenses, invoices, receipts, payroll, bank statements, and tax returns for at least 7 years.

Organized books make it easy to calculate taxable income, identify deductions, and provide accurate documentation to your tax preparer.

Costs vary based on the complexity of your business and the services you need. Virtual bookkeepers often charge between $200 and $2,000 per month.

Look for experience, certifications (like QuickBooks ProAdvisor), client testimonials, and an understanding of your industry.

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Are you tired of doing it all yourself? At Cooper Bookkeeping, we understand that every small business is unique. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of accuracy in our bookkeeping services and supporting you in achieving your financial objectives.

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