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Resources & FAQs
Before You Meet Your CPA
A Simple Checklist for Business Owners
The Basics
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Bank accounts are reconciled regularly
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Credit cards are reconciled and make sense
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Little to nothing is "uncategorized"
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Personal and business expenses are kept separate
Ready for your CPA?
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Prior-year changes are clearly reflected
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Reports are finalized or clearly documented
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Equity balances roll forward cleanly
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CPA questions don't require rebuilding months of data
Does the balance sheet make sense?
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Loan balances match lender statements
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Owner contributions and draws are clearly tracked
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Payroll and sales tax balances are accurate
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No large unexplained balances
If financing or growth is on the horizon
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Financials can be produced monthly or quarterly
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Cash flow trends are easy to explain
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Debt obligations are clearly documented
Do the numbers tell the right story?
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Revenue lines up with how the business operates
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Major expenses are categorized correctly
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One-time or unusual costs are easy to identify
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Monthly results feel real, not surprising
What if some boxes are not checked?
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That's common - especially during growth or busy seasons.
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Addressing gaps early can reduce stress, lower CPA time, and lead to better financial decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with my CPA ?
Yes, we collaborate with your accountant to ensure a smooth year-end process. Our goal is to make tax preparation more efficient - not to replace your CPA​
How does pricing work ?
Monthly bookkeeping is offered at a fixed monthly rate based on business complexity. Cleanup projects are quoted after review.
Are you a CPA firm ?
Fields to Finance provides bookkeeping services and does not provide tax preparation or attest services.
What if my books are behind ?
It’s common. We’ll review your current QuickBooks file, outline what needs to be corrected, and provide a clear path forward.
What size businesses do you serve ?
We work primarily with small businesses under $1MM in annual revenue.​
Is my financial data secure ?
We use secure cloud-based platforms and follow standard data security practices.
Do you work only with QuickBooks ?
We specialize in QuickBooks Online to ensure consistency and efficiency.
How do we get started ?
Schedule a QuickBooks review. We’ll assess your current setup and outline next steps.
Do you only work with businesses that need cleanup ?
No at all. Some clients already have well-organized books but prefer to hand off bookkeeping so they can stay focused on running their business with confidence.​