Bookkeeping & Cleanup · Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley

Clean books.Clear numbers.Better decisions.

CPA-led monthly bookkeeping and catch-up for small businesses in Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia and throughout California.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Support

Good tax strategy depends on good information.

What this includes:

  • Categorizing income and expenses
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations every month
  • Monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet
  • Payroll processing support
  • Tax-ready books at year-end
  • Optional quarterly or monthly tax projections and review meetings
  • Cleanup and catch-up for months or years behind

When your books are current and reconciled, we can spot opportunities sooner and keep your filings accurate — without a scramble at tax time.

Our bookkeeping plugs directly into your tax strategy. You get better visibility into your business, and we get the real data we need to help you keep more of what you make.

Is this your bookkeeping today?

Messy books cost you twice: once in missed deductions, and again in cleanup fees and bad decisions.

Sound familiar?

  • You're months behind, and it only gets fixed at tax time.
  • Accounts haven't been reconciled, so you're not sure the numbers are right.
  • Your bookkeeper and your CPA never talk to each other.
  • You can't answer “How profitable were we last quarter?”
  • Your CPA spends tax season fixing your books — and bills you for it.
One team for books and taxes.

Your bookkeeping is overseen by the same CPA who prepares and plans your taxes.

Real-time visibility.

Monthly financial statements so you always know where you stand.

How it all fits together

One connected approach to your finances

Tax planning, tax preparation and accounting aren’t separate services here — they’re one system, run by one CPA.

When we keep your books, we see the details that drive your strategy. When we prepare your return, we’re carrying out the plan we built together. And when we advise you, we’re working from real numbers — not guesses.

  • Fewer surprises
  • More opportunities
  • A CPA who actually knows your business

How it works

A simple process, with you in the loop at every step.

STEP 01AssessmentWe review your current books and systems.
STEP 02Setup or cleanupWe bring everything current and reconciled.
STEP 03Monthly closeReconciliations and statements every month.
STEP 04ReviewOptional projections and review meetings.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers before you book.

Do I need to switch accounting software?

Not necessarily. If your current system works, we keep it. If it's slowing you down, we'll recommend a better fit and handle the move. See Accounting Technology.

How far behind can my books be?

Any amount. Catch-up projects range from a few months to several years.

Is bookkeeping enough, or do I need a CFO?

Bookkeeping tells you what happened. For forecasting, budgets and decision support, see Outsourced CFO.

Ready to see what you could be keeping?

Book a consultation and tell us about your business and tax situation. We’ll review it and let you know whether we’re a good fit.

Serving Pasadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Altadena, Monrovia, Bradbury, Glendora, Claremont, Diamond Bar and Walnut — and clients throughout California virtually.