FAQ

Answers to the questions owners ask most often.

Browse billing, onboarding, package, and tax support details so you know what working together is likely to look like before we ever start.

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Getting Started

What happens in the first 30 days?
The first month is focused on onboarding and setup. We start with a kickoff call, gather the access we need, set you up in TaxDome, review your current accounting setup, clean up historical items if needed, reconcile core accounts, and deliver your first set of financial statements.
What do you need from me to get started?
We typically need accountant access to QuickBooks or your current accounting platform, read-only bank and credit card statement access, and your engagement during onboarding so we can move through setup efficiently.
Do you clean up historical books if I am behind?
Yes. If your books need cleanup before we move into the regular monthly rhythm, we can help. Books that are 0 to 6 months behind do not show a separate cleanup fee in the calculator. For 7 to 12 months of backlog, the cleanup fee can be waived with a 3-month commitment. For 13 to 24 months, it can be waived with a 6-month commitment.

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Packages

What’s included in Essential Books, Enhanced Books, and Performance Accounting?
Essential Books covers monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial statements, and year-end close support. Enhanced Books adds monthly KPI reporting, a Loom video walkthrough, tax filing for one federal return and one state return, and priority support. Performance Accounting adds weekly or custom KPI reporting, a live monthly financial review call, monthly forecasting, quarterly tax strategy planning, and the highest support priority.
Which package should I start with?
Essential Books is a strong fit if you want clean, reliable monthly books. Enhanced Books makes sense when you want more visibility through KPI reporting and walkthroughs. Performance Accounting is built for businesses that need a more advisory relationship, deeper reporting, and forward-looking planning.
Do your packages include tax support?
Yes, but the level varies by package. Essential Books is built around clean books and a year-end close for smoother tax prep. Enhanced Books includes tax filing for one federal return and one state return. Performance Accounting includes quarterly tax strategy planning as part of the ongoing advisory relationship.

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Communication

How quickly do you respond?
Response expectations depend on your package. Essentials clients can generally expect a response within 1 to 3 business days, Enhanced clients within 1 to 2 business days, and Performance clients within 24 hours. These are guidelines to help you know what to expect when you reach out by email, text, or phone.
How do you communicate with clients?
We aim to communicate clearly and directly. To help centrally manage communication and make sure nothing slips through the cracks, we leverage TaxDome as much as possible for client communication. They have an easy to use app that's perfect for communicating and managing documents. Of course, we can also communicate via email and phone where necessary. In addition, we communicate through Loom recorded walkthrough videos and live financial review meetings if applicable to your package.
Will you explain the numbers, or just send reports?
We do more than send reports. A core part of the BB&T Method is helping clients understand what the numbers mean, what is changing, and what deserves attention next.

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Billing

How do you bill for the bookkeeping packages?
Bookkeeping work is billed monthly based on the package and scope. Payment is due on the first of the month for that month’s services, and if work begins mid-month, the first invoice can be prorated.
Can I change packages later?
Yes. As your business changes, you can move into a different level of support if you need more reporting, more communication, or more strategic guidance.
Do you bill cleanup work separately?
Yes. Cleanup and catch-up work is scoped separately from ongoing monthly service because the amount of work can vary significantly depending on the condition of the books. Books that are 0 to 6 months behind do not show a separate cleanup fee in the calculator. Once the books are more than 6 months behind, the estimate moves in quarter-sized backlog ranges. Cleanup fees can be waived with a 3-month commitment for 7 to 12 months behind, or with a 6-month commitment for 13 to 24 months behind.

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Other

Do you assist with Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable?
No, we currently do not offer those services at this time.
What businesses do you not work with?
We currently do not work with businesses with activity oustide the USA or businesses with inventory.