Amanda Breitenbach, Bookkeeper

01/01/2026

09/23/2025

👉 Bonus sign: If tax season is always a nightmare, that’s usually the breaking point for many small business owners.

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

01/02/2025

11/28/2024

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11/20/2024

📊 Why Bookkeeping is the Foundation of Business Success 📊

Running a business is exciting, but keeping track of your finances? Not so much. That’s where bookkeeping comes in! It’s more than just organizing receipts—it’s about having a clear financial picture so you can make smart decisions.

Here’s why you should prioritize bookkeeping:
✔️ Stay Organized: No more scrambling during tax season.
✔️ Understand Your Cash Flow: Know where your money is going and how to grow.
✔️ Make Informed Decisions: Accurate records = better business strategies.
✔️ Avoid Financial Surprises: Catch errors or oversights before they become big problems.

Don’t let your books be an afterthought. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, solid bookkeeping can set your business up for success!

💡 Pro Tip: Set aside time weekly to review your books, or invest in tools/software that make the process easier. Your future self will thank you!

📌 Need help getting started? Let’s chat about how I can make bookkeeping stress-free for you.

11/15/2024

FYI: Companies created in 2024 have 90 days from their creation date to file BOI reports, while the deadline for companies created before 2024 is Jan. 1.

FinCEN official says the reports “track more closely” with businesses created in 2024, which have a tighter deadline to file than businesses created earlier.

11/13/2024

Bookkeeping Tip of the Day: Use a Consistent Chart of Accounts

Having a well-organized and consistent Chart of Accounts (COA) is crucial for accurate bookkeeping. It helps categorize transactions properly, making financial reporting and analysis easier.

Steps to Set Up a Clear Chart of Accounts:

1. Keep It Simple: Use broad categories (e.g., Assets, Liabilities, Revenue, Expenses) and only add sub-accounts as needed.
2. Avoid Duplicates: Ensure each category is distinct to prevent confusion and double entries.
3. Regularly Review and Update: Periodically check your COA to remove outdated accounts and add new ones that reflect current business activities.

A consistent COA ensures you have a clear financial picture, simplifies tax filing, and provides reliable insights into your business’s performance.

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/02/2024

Bookkeeping Tip of the Day:
Keep Personal and Business Finances Separate

One of the best ways to keep your books clean is to maintain separate bank accounts and credit cards for business and personal expenses. Mixing the two can lead to confusion, errors, and potential issues during tax season or audits. Keeping them separate makes tracking expenses easier, improves financial accuracy, and helps you understand your business’s true financial health.

Pro Tip: If you accidentally use a personal account for a business expense (or vice versa), record it right away and consider it a temporary loan. This keeps your records accurate and easy to manage!

10/31/2024

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🎃 …. and some accounting humor 😂

10/29/2024

Bookkeeping Tip of the Day:
Reconcile Bank Accounts Monthly

Set aside time at the end of each month to reconcile your bank and credit card accounts. This means matching each transaction in your bookkeeping records with the corresponding bank statement. Regular reconciliation helps catch errors, track expenses accurately, and prevent fraud. Plus, it’s much easier to fix small issues monthly than to tackle them at year-end.

Pro Tip: Use accounting software that connects directly to your bank for easy, real-time reconciliation!