No, you do not need to own QuickBooks, or even a computer. We enter your information into our version of QuickBooks and give you reports that are meaningful to you in the format that you want. Then at the end of the year we provide the QuickBooks file to your CPA or tax professional to file your taxes.

That depends on your business. Most bookkeepers charge by the hour so the more transactions you have the longer it takes to organize and enter your information. Examples of a transaction are a customer sale, debit card purchase, or check written. A good bookkeeper has years of experience and can enter multiple transactions in an hour to keep your costs low.

Data entry, also known as transcription, is entering hand written information into a computer software like Microsoft Word.

Bookkeeping is recording financial transactions into the correct categories, or accounts, in a software system. Bookkeeping requires experience, certification, or additional education.

Accountants prepare financial reports and interpret financial information. Most Accountants must have extensive experience and at least a bachelor's degree. Some accountants are licensed, or certified, by their state and are called CPA's.

Organize and separate your receipts - bank statement/debit card purchases, credit card purchases, cash purchases and write on your receipts - what the receipt is for, which vehicle the gas is for, who you had lunch with. This helps your bookkeeper categorize it correctly.

Hire a bookkeeper for only the services you need. Maybe you can balance your own bank statement but you need help filing your payroll tax. Or maybe you can pay your vendors and your bookkeeper can just enter the information from the check stub.

Communicate with your chosen professional. The more information we receive from you the easier it is to process your paperwork. 

Anything an in house bookkeeper would do. This includes organizing and filing, payroll, paying bills, and collecting from customers.

There are several ways to get your information to us. We offer free pickup and delivery in the Tucson area. Our fax number is 520-325-6887. You can scan and email us at info@InTheBlackAZ.com. Or you can contact us for our mailing address.

That depends on you. We can provide standard reports like an income statement and balance sheet but we can also provide reports that consist of specific information that you help you make decisions for your business.

Upon request we provide potential clients with references, proof of education, and background details. Your records are kept in a secure location while they are in our possession and access to all electronic information is restricted. We will not speak to anyone about your sensitive financial information or on your behalf without your written permission. We know trust has to be earned and we will work everyday to earn that trust.

Yes, as Intuit ProAdvisors we can help you decide which version of QuickBooks will fit your needs and your budget. You also receive a discount from Intuit if you purchase QuickBooks through a ProAdvisor.

There are huge cost saving benefits to outsourcing your bookkeeping. You do not pay payroll taxes or benefits and you don't have to provide office space or equipment.

You will also save time because there is no need to manage an outsourced employee and your bookkeeping is as timely and accurate as it would be if you had an in house employee.

You also get the benefit of someone with more experience and education than you could normally afford if you hired an employee.

See a larger list of benefits here.