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General Bookkeeping Questions:
I’m a new business or my business is just me, do I need a bookkeeper?
Yes! Even the smallest businesses benefit from organized finances—it helps you understand your cash flow, stay tax-ready, and make informed decisions from day one. As your business grows so will your bookkeeping needs. You will benefit most if you start on the right foot.
What exactly does a bookkeeper do?
A bookkeeper tracks and organizes your financial transactions, reconciles accounts, categorizes expenses, and ensures your records are accurate and up to date.
What services does Redbud Ledgers LLC offer?
We offer monthly bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reporting, catch-up/clean-up services, and support for year-end prep and tax season organization.
What is included in your bookkeeping packages?
Each “package” typically includes transaction categorization, reconciliations, monthly reports, and ongoing support—customized based on your business’s needs.
Do you specialize in any specific industries?
While we’re open to working with a wide range of businesses, our services most align with service-based businesses, freelancers, creatives, consultants & other businesses with low-inventory management needs.
Process, Requirements & Support:
What information do I need to share with you?
We’ll need access to your business bank and credit card accounts, accounting software, and any relevant documents like receipts, invoices or tax returns. Access for accounts is ‘read only’ & we have the highest priority for confidentiality.
How is my financial information kept safe?
We only use secure accounting systems and data storage. We will never share your information without your permission. Protecting your data is a top priority at Redbud Ledgers LLC.
Will I have to lock into a contract with Redbud Ledgers LLC?
We do not require any long-term contracts. We provide a simple engagement letter that outlines the services we’ll provide, ensuring clear expectations from both sides, and services can be cancelled at any time with appropriate notice (partial-month refunds are not available).
Will I still need a CPA or EA if I hire a bookkeeper?
Yes, a bookkeeper keeps your records organized & your business running, but you’ll still need a CPA or EA for tax filing, tax strategies, tax compliance and financial advice beyond the scope of accurate reporting. However, we’re happy to collaborate with them!
Does Redbud Ledgers LLC offer support for past-due or messy books (clean-ups)?
Absolutely! We recognize that your books might need work when we first start working together. We’re experienced in clean-ups and love helping business owners get their books back on track.
Can you help me understand my financial reports?
Yes! We walk you through your reports (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss/Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, AR/AP Aging, etc) in plain language so you can feel confident in your numbers and your decisions.
Communication & Availability:
What response time can I expect if I have questions?
We typically respond within 24 hours during business days—your peace of mind matters to us greatly.
What are Redbud Ledgers LLC’s hours of availability?
Our standard hours revolve around the 8-5 M-F timeline, however, because of the flexible nature of our business we are available regularly outside of ‘normal’ business hours in order to accommodate client needs.
Can I work with you remotely or do we have to meet in person?
We work 100% remotely, which allows us to serve small businesses all across Oklahoma & the United States efficiently and securely. If you are located in Oklahoma, we do try to make ourselves available for in-person meet-ups on weekends if that suits your schedule better.
Software & Tools:
Is QuickBooks Online (QBO) the only software you provide services for?
Redbud Ledgers LLC is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor & a certified FreshBooks Collaborative Accountant so those are the primary platforms we specialize in. If your books are already set up in a different software we are happy to help you migrate your books or work with you to continue using the platform that works best for you (Xero, Sage, Wave, Zoho, NetSuite, etc).
Getting Started:
Does Redbud Ledgers LLC offer free consultations?
Yes! We offer a free, no-pressure consultation to learn about your business and see how we can best support your bookkeeping needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I initiate the process?