Frequently Asked Questions
Bookkeeping Symmetry FAQs
Clear answers make it easier to choose the right bookkeeping support. Below are answers to common questions about working with Bookkeeping Symmetry, our services, and what you can expect.
What bookkeeping services do you provide?
Bookkeeping Symmetry provides monthly bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial statements, 1099 tracking, QuickBooks setup, and bookkeeping cleanup. Our goal is to keep your financial records accurate and organized while giving you a clearer view of your business.
Will you explain my financial reports without making my eyes glaze over?
That is the goal. Financial reports should help you make decisions, not leave you wondering what you just read. We review your statements and explain the useful parts clearly and concisely.
What is included with monthly bookkeeping?
Monthly bookkeeping can include categorizing transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, reviewing your records for accuracy, and preparing financial statements. Your specific service is based on the needs of your business.
Can you clean up overdue or disorganized books?
Yes. Bookkeeping cleanup is available for businesses with incomplete, outdated, or incorrectly categorized records. We work to bring your books up to date, correct bookkeeping issues, and prepare your records for dependable ongoing bookkeeping.
Do you review financial statements before sending them?
Yes. Financial statements are reviewed before delivery to better understand what is happening in your business. We also look for changes and trends that may help you make more informed business decisions.
What happens if aliens abduct my receipts?
Please request an itemized receipt from the aliens. Intergalactic travel does not eliminate documentation requirements.
Do you work with QuickBooks Online?
Yes. Bookkeeping Symmetry provides QuickBooks setup, cleanup, and ongoing bookkeeping support. If your QuickBooks account needs to be organized or corrected, we can help create a more reliable foundation going forward.
Can you help set up a new QuickBooks account?
Yes. We can help set up QuickBooks so your accounts and financial records are organized correctly from the beginning. A thoughtful setup can reduce confusion and make ongoing bookkeeping easier.
Do you provide payroll services?
Bookkeeping Symmetry does not process payroll directly. Payroll support is available through a trusted specialist in our professional network, allowing your bookkeeping and payroll needs to remain coordinated and efficient.
Can you make my numbers look better?
I can make them accurate, organized, and easier to understand. Fancy footwork might make two stepping look better, but it has no place in bookkeeping.
Do you prepare tax returns?
No. Bookkeeping Symmetry does not prepare or file tax returns. We focus on maintaining accurate and organized financial records that can be provided to your tax professional. We are in the process of finding a tax professional to add to our network.
Do you offer audits?
No. We provide bookkeeping and financial reporting services, but we do not perform audits or provide assurance services.
Do you reconcile PayPal or Venmo accounts?
PayPal and Venmo reconciliations are only included in our bookkeeping services if no personal expenses are used. We can discuss how payment activity flows into your primary business accounts during your consultation.
What types of businesses do you work with?
We primarily work with service businesses. Businesses with inventory may also be a good fit when inventory is tracked internally and accurate totals are provided for bookkeeping purposes.
What happens when the books balance on the first try?
A beam of light shines through the clouds. Somewhere, a bookkeeper sheds a single tear. Then David checks everything again because that seemed suspiciously easy.
Are your bookkeeping services virtual?
Yes. Bookkeeping services are provided virtually, making it easy to share information and stay connected. In-person meetings may also be available in Newberg, Oregon, and within approximately 10 miles of Newberg.
What areas do you serve?
Bookkeeping Symmetry is based in Newberg and focuses on serving small businesses throughout the surrounding area and the McMinnville, Portland, and Estacada corridor. Because services are virtual, location does not have to create an obstacle to receiving dependable bookkeeping support.
How do I know which bookkeeping service I need?
You do not need to determine that before contacting us. We can discuss the current condition of your books, the support you need, and the goals you have for your financial records. From there, we can identify the most appropriate next step.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your business and bookkeeping needs. We will determine whether Bookkeeping Symmetry is a good fit and recommend the right level of support.
Ready to get your books organized?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your bookkeeping needs.