If you’re a business owner who needs help managing your company’s books you may be contemplating hiring a professional bookkeeping service. Sure, DIY bookkeeping may have been manageable when you started your business, but as your company grows, your financial needs may have outgrown your capabilities. For this blog post we wanted to discuss several signs that your business may need professional bookkeeping services.
Bookkeeping services defined
Bookkeeping services help business owners maintain financial reports, manage payroll, track accounts receivable and handle deposits, among other tasks. In some cases, bookkeepers may help their clients in the event of an IRS audit. Professionals who work in this field help ensure these tasks are handled accurately, correctly, and in a timely manner.
You don’t have enough time
Small business owners wear many hats, such as salesman, manager, inventory specialist, customer care agent and in-house marketer. If you’re struggling to keep up and you can’t seem to find the time to manage your books, it may be time to outsource the task. Not only will this give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing the job is being done right, it will give you more time to get back to doing what you do best– running your business.
You’re struggling to keep up with changes to the tax code
When it’s time to file your business taxes, deductions are key. Examples of valid business expenses include things such as business insurance, business use of your car, contract labor, legal and professional fees, home office expenses, office rent, utilities, moving expenses and travel expenses, among others. But the tax code is constantly changing. If you’re not up to date on the latest changes, you run the risk of missing one or more tax deductions (which means you run the risk of leaving money on the table.) When you work with a professional bookkeeper they’ll not only help you organize your deductible expenses, they may be able to help you find deductions you didn’t know you could take.
Have questions? Call Hughes, Snell and Co., PA today
The team at Hughes, Snell and Co., PA has years of experience in working with professionals of all backgrounds and we’re committed to providing our clients with customized solutions designed to meet their individualized needs. For more information about how our firm can help you with your financial reporting, call our office today to schedule a complimentary consult.
