Bookkeeping
Keep day-to-day financial activity organized, with records that give you a reliable starting point.
ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
You build it.
I balance it.
Accounting support that brings order to your books and helps you see the bigger picture.
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01 / HOW WE CAN HELP
Good books are
just the beginning.
From keeping the details in order to making financial reports easier to understand, get support built around what your business needs.
Reconciliations
Bring your bank and account records into alignment and identify discrepancies that need attention.
Financial reports
Understand your business through organized financial statements and a clearer view of performance.
WIP schedules
Track work in progress with schedules that bring project costs, billings, and progress into focus.
FOR PROJECT-BASED BUSINESSESYear-end tax support
Get your records organized and ready to share with your tax preparer when year-end arrives.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Let’s take a look
together.
Talk to RayA FRESH START FOR YOUR BOOKS
Behind on the books?
Let’s get back on track.
If your records need attention, start with a conversation. We’ll discuss what needs to be organized, what’s missing, and the next steps to move forward.
Discuss your bookkeeping02 / MEET RAY
Experience beyond
the spreadsheet.
Ray
BOOKS BY RAY
A financial perspective.
A personal approach.
With more than 20 years of experience as a Controller & CFO, Ray Ficken brings a broad understanding of business finances to everyday accounting.
Books by Ray helps small businesses organize their records, understand their reports, and prepare for what comes next. Whether you need ongoing bookkeeping or help getting back on track, the first step is understanding your business.
Start a conversation03 / GETTING STARTED
A simple place to start.
Tell us about your business.
Share what you do, how you manage your books, and where you could use support.
Find the right scope.
Discuss the services and priorities that make sense for your business.
Move forward with clarity.
Agree on next steps, the records needed, and how to work together.
A FEW COMMON QUESTIONS
Before we talk.
Can you help if my books are behind?
Yes. Ray can discuss the current state of your records and the work needed to get them organized. The scope depends on how much needs to be reviewed and what records are available.
Are WIP schedules just for construction businesses?
Work-in-progress schedules are especially useful for construction and other project-based businesses. Ray can discuss whether this type of reporting fits your work.
What does year-end tax support include?
It focuses on organizing accounting records and financial reports to support your tax preparer. Discuss your specific needs with Ray to confirm the scope.
What should I have ready for our first conversation?
A brief description of your business, your current bookkeeping process or software, and the areas where you want help are enough to get started. You do not need to send sensitive financial records before the first conversation.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
A clearer picture
starts here.
Call or email Ray to discuss your accounting needs
and arrange a consultation.