How It Works

Simple. Transparent. Effortless.

Getting started takes 30 minutes. We handle everything from there — so you can focus entirely on growing your business.

From First Call to Clean Books

Step 01 — Free Discovery Call

We start with a no-obligation 30-minute call to understand your business, current financial situation, pain points, and goals. This call is free, there's no pressure, and you'll walk away with clarity regardless of whether you hire us.

We'll ask about your transaction volume, current software, pain points with your existing bookkeeper (if any), and what you're trying to achieve financially.

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Step 02 — Custom Service Plan

Based on your discovery call, we build a tailored service plan that matches your exact needs and budget. You'll see a clear breakdown of every service included, what to expect each month, and a flat monthly price with no hidden fees.

No one-size-fits-all packages. If you need bookkeeping but not payroll, or tax planning but not CFO services — we structure it around you.

Custom PlanFlat Monthly PriceNo Hidden Fees

Step 03 — Onboarding & Setup

Once you're on board, your dedicated bookkeeper handles everything: connecting bank accounts and credit cards, setting up your chart of accounts in QuickBooks, migrating from your previous software, and establishing your financial workflows.

Most clients are fully onboarded within 5 business days. If you have a backlog of messy books, we'll give you a catch-up timeline upfront.

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Step 04 — Monthly Reports & Insights

Every month, by the 15th, you receive a full financial package: Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statement, and a brief advisory note from your bookkeeper highlighting anything notable — trends, concerns, or opportunities.

Growth and Elite plan clients also get a monthly check-in call with their advisor to review the numbers and plan ahead strategically.

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Everything Included in Your Monthly Service

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Monthly P&L Statement

A clear picture of your income, expenses, and net profit — by the 15th of every month.

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Balance Sheet

A snapshot of your assets, liabilities, and equity — always up-to-date and accurate.

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Cash Flow Statement

Know exactly where cash is coming from and where it's going — every month.

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Bank Reconciliation

Every account reconciled monthly so your books always match reality.

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Advisor Notes

A brief written summary each month highlighting key insights, trends, or action items.

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Quarterly Check-ins

Growth & Elite clients get regular advisory calls to review numbers and plan ahead.

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Secure Portal Access

24/7 access to your financial data via your secure client portal — on any device.

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48-Hr Email Response

Any question answered within 48 business hours. Premium clients get same-day.

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Tax Deadline Reminders

Never miss a filing deadline. We send proactive reminders for every tax due date.

Best-in-Class Tools We Use

We use the industry's leading software to ensure accuracy, security, and seamless integration with your existing workflows.

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QuickBooks Online

Our primary bookkeeping platform — we're certified ProAdvisors.

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Xero

Cloud accounting for clients who prefer Xero's interface and integrations.

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Plaid

Secure bank feed connections — read-only access, bank-grade encryption.

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Gusto Payroll

Full-service payroll processing with built-in compliance and tax filing.

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Fathom Reporting

Beautiful KPI dashboards and financial reports for CFO clients.

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Hubdoc

Automated document collection and data extraction for receipts and bills.

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Liscio

Secure client portal for document sharing and communication.

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Dext

Receipt and expense tracking with automatic categorization.

Ready to Start?

Your First Step Takes
Only 30 Minutes

Book your free discovery call today and we'll show you exactly how Lynn Cheney Tax can help your business.

Free 30-min call · No credit card · Cancel anytime