Frequently Asked Questions About Bookkeepers and Bookkeeping Services

Q: Why do I need a bookkeeper?

A: Outsourcing your bookkeeping saves in wages, overhead costs. And it frees up valuable time for you to do what you do best.

For many small and mid-size business owners like you, the process of doing the work themselves is overwhelming. As a business owner, you understand that your time is best spent doing what you do well — working with customers.

Q: Whats' the difference between a bookkeeper and my accountant?

A: A bookkeeper is someone who keeps your books in order by following a set of prescribed guidelines. An accountant is the person who gives an accounting of the state of your finances, analyzes the numbers, draw conclusions, gives advice about risks and their impact on your business and helps with business plans and financial reporting.

Q: Can't I do my own bookkeeping?

A: Certainly you can do your bookkeeping, and while this approach may seem to save money, doing your own bookkeeping can be expensive if it diverts your time from the task of running the business. Put a monetary value on your time to evaluate whether or not you can afford to keep your own books.

Call us at 978-777-8740 today with questions you have about working with a bookkeeping service.