How does it work? You can fill out our “Hassle Free Quote” Or we can send a representative to speak with you to see which key services we can provide you with and submit an estimate of your monthly costs. For small businesses as soon as you are ready to start service we send one of our professional technicians to install our document submitting program, and train you on how to submit your documents to Advantage Bookkeeping Services. Our Program is made so that no guess work is need! Do I need to sign a contract for a long period of time? No. At Advantage Bookkeeping Services we like to keep it simple, with as little as 30 days written notice our services may be cancelled. What are your fees? At Advantage Bookkeeping Services we custom tailor to your needs. If you would like an estimate please fill out our Hassle Free Quote Form. How long does it take to get started? As soon as you are ready! We have on call staff the can assist you in getting started as soon as possible. Do you work with my CPA (Accountant)? At Advantage Bookkeeping Services we work along side with your CPA (Accountant) professional. We help you get organized so that submitting your records to your CPA can be hassle free. What are your qualifications? At Advantage Bookkeeping Services our bookkeepers are: » CB designated (Certified Bookkeeper with The American Institute Of Professional Bookkeepers. The National Association for Bookkeepers Since 1987). » Quick Books Certified Pro Advisors Advanced. » Our Bookkeepers also have a minimum of 10 years experience. This allows us to have a professional and knowledgeable staff to provide you with the quality service you deserve. Do you offer onsite services? Yes. We also offer on site services instead of submitting documents to Advantage Bookkeeping Services. This service is available for certain locations only. For more information please fill out our Hassle Free Quote Form. Why outsource my bookkeeping? The accounting process is one of the easiest business processes for a company to outsource. Many business owners already outsource their CPA work and now the efficiency of the Internet makes outsourcing your bookkeeping a more cost-effective business strategy. Our system was designed to provide a seamless interface between your management, accounting software (i.e. Quick Books) and Advantage Bookkeeping Services. Our staff will use the same accounting processes that your company currently uses and will make adjustments only if needed to make your accounting cycle more streamlined and efficient. The Advantage Bookkeeping Services accounting system is easy to use and is one step above online banking because you can actually work in your accounting file. Our system uses top of the line security measures to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your account. Reduced Your Overhead! Hidden costs of hiring an employee begins such as paying for a classified ad, or even paying an agency to find someone. Next come the additional payroll taxes, an office space and computer and sometimes, benefits. All of these costs are not applicable when you use Advantage Bookkeeping Services. If you are looking for ways to reduce overhead and focus on your business, now is the perfect time to make the switch to outsourced accounting services. Our outsourced accounting system provides you with significant savings over and above the cost of in-house staff. You save as much as 50% and gain higher quality bookkeeping, management reporting, administration and other financial functions. Even in small businesses, this reduction is in the tens of thousands. You no longer have to worry about training and maintaining your accounting staff. Our bookkeepers are trained by us and supervised by us. What about Fraud Prevention? Embezzlement and other kinds of financial fraud are perhaps the most common kind of employee theft. Small businesses tend to fall prey to this swindle because they don't have the controls in place to prevent it. Advantage Bookkeeping Services assures that controls are in place to prevent fraud. Here are some of the ways we assist you in controlling your books. 1. We don't control any financial transactions from beginning to end. We write the checks - you sign them. You open the mail, we record receivables and reconcile accounts. 2. You send a scanned copy of the source documents keep originals, therefore we can't destroy or remove evidence of wrong doing. 3. We write the checks, you print and sign them. This way, only approved checks will be created. 4. Because you print the paychecks, you can personally review and sign each one. This enables you to verify the people receiving the checks are actually on your payroll. 5. Advantage Bookkeeping Services makes sure you understand your books. We help you become familiar with your company's bookkeeping and record keeping system so that you can easily review the books and make sure nothing is amiss. We help you know what to look for and point out anything that may not be in order. Is Outsourcing Bookkeeping a new practice? No. Here are a few articles that can help you better understand about outsourcing. • Inside Out - Businesses look to outsourcing for more and more business processes by Tom Stein • Top Ten Outsourcing Survey Executive Survey: The Outsourcing Institute's Annual Survey of Outsourcing End Users • Upfront: F&A Outsourcing Accelerates By John Cummings • Outside Chance – outsourcing – Brief Article By Mie-Yun Lee Are you a CPA (accountants) office? No. Advantage Bookkeeping Services does not operate as a CPA Firm. Advantage Bookkeeping Services is a non-CPA firm who work closely together with your CPA. If you do not have one, we can assist you in finding one. Won’t I lose control if the books are done by an outside service? The short answer: No. You will actually now have more control since you will have improved financials at your fingertips and have more time and money to plan instead of simply reacting to business events. Who controls the money and makes the decisions? You have 100% control of all monies and the decisions on how they are used or invested. You decide what individuals and which vendors get paid. We provide the data, but you approve all invoices for payment and sign all checks. Do I have to leave my current accountant? Of course not. We are offering to take away your bookkeeping headaches. Your current accountant will be grateful for accurate data that they can really use to help you build more wealth.