A quick-reference guide to help you understand the language behind your numbers.
We believe financial clarity starts with demystifying the jargon. Whether you’re reviewing your proposal or just exploring what we offer, this glossary breaks down each service into plain English—so you know exactly what’s included and how it supports your mission.
We help you create or update your internal accounting manual, outlining your financial policies and procedures in one easy-to-follow document.
We track your bills, make sure they’re approved before payment, and check that there’s enough money in the bank before anything gets paid. We also help you stay on top of due dates so nothing slips through the cracks.
We track what your customers or funders owe you, issue invoices, and monitor collections—so you have better visibility into incoming funds.
We handle auditor requests, prepare schedules, and support you during the audit fieldwork so you’re not going it alone.
Scenario planning for big decisions. Wondering if you can afford to hire someone? Expand a program? Add a location? We help you run the numbers and model the financial impact of each option.
We double-check every balance sheet account—bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and more—against supporting documentation so nothing slips through the cracks.
Your board wants more than numbers—they want clarity. We provide polished, easy-to-read financials with just enough narrative so your leadership can make informed decisions without needing an accounting degree.
Whether you need help drafting your annual budget or just want a second set of eyes midyear, this service helps you plan realistically and pivot with intention.
We generate standard comparison reports showing how your actual spending compares to your approved budget—without added commentary or insights.
A forward-looking tool that helps you plan for what’s ahead. We project your incoming and outgoing funds to help you avoid surprises, build reserves, and make spending decisions with confidence.
A one-time diagnostic review of your books. We assess the current state of your accounting records, identify gaps, and share actionable recommendations—so you know exactly what needs to be fixed or improved.
This is our cleanup service. Based on what we uncover during your Clarity Check, we’ll bring your books up to standard—cleaning up errors, catching up on missed months, and getting you back to a strong financial foundation.
We walk through your numbers together, explain what they mean, and answer your questions—so you always have a clear understanding of your financial position.
We prepare your organization’s IRS Form 990, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. Whether it’s the full 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N, we handle the details so you can focus on your mission.
We keep restricted funds and grants organized, allocate expenses properly, and ensure your reports meet funder requirements.
A more in-depth version of fund tracking, this includes reviewing your grant agreements and ensuring your financial systems support compliance and reporting needs.
These aren’t your standard financial statements. We interpret your numbers in plain English, highlight trends, and flag areas of concern or opportunity—turning your reports into real insight.
We assess your systems and recommend improvements to reduce the risk of fraud, errors, or bottlenecks—especially important as your organization grows.
We help you pick and track a few key numbers—like how much cash you have on hand or what percentage of your spending goes to programs—so you can quickly see how your organization is doing.
We organize your financial activity in QuickBooks Online, categorize all transactions, reconcile your accounts, and close your books monthly—so your records are clean, current, and audit-ready.
We provide basic financial statements (like your Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activity, and Statement of Cash Flows) after each monthly close.
We record non-automated accounting entries, like depreciation, prepaid expenses, or loan amortization, to ensure your financials reflect economic reality—not just cash movement.
We offer two levels:
Payroll Journal Entries Only – You run payroll, and we record the associated accounting entries in your books.
Payroll Processing – With your approval, we run payroll for you through your system (e.g., Gusto, ADP), manage pay runs, and post journal entries.
We give you a checklist of what your auditor will likely request and help you get everything in order.
We accurately assign every transaction to the right account in QBO, keeping your records consistent and compliant.
Need help navigating QuickBooks Online? We offer 1:1 or team sessions tailored to your experience level—whether you’re a nonprofit staffer or a fellow bookkeeper.
We track when donor-restricted funds have been used for their intended purpose and record journal entries to release those amounts into your operating revenue.
We help document your key financial processes (like how you handle reimbursements or approvals) so your team stays consistent—even when someone’s out.
Prefer to review on your own time? We’ll record a personalized video walkthrough so you can pause, rewind, and revisit as needed.
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