Since 2000, Steward Ingram & Cooper PLLC has been working with business owners and nonprofits, providing comprehensive, customized bookkeeping services in the Raleigh area. We’re dedicated to helping you keep accurate financial records and run your business more effectively while allowing you more time to focus on growing.

Custom Bookkeeping Services

We know that every business has different needs, so we can provide you with the level of bookkeeping support you need, including, but not limited to:

  • Maintaining your general ledger
  • Payroll, including payroll tax reports
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Generating financial statements 
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QuickBooks Advisors

If you’re using QuickBooks to keep up with your finances, we can help. We are Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors who “provide strategic insights to drive small business success.” We can provide you with the advice and guidance you need to improve your business as well as show you ways to manage your accounts, payroll, and tax planning. Whether you need help with the software or need to train a new member of your team, we can assist you. 

Why Choose Professional Bookkeeping Services

We understand that most small business owners choose to do their own bookkeeping, thinking it saves money. However, when you consider the benefits of outsourcing, you’ll find it’s a much smarter long-term choice. 

Ensure Accuracy

Reading “How to” blogs and buying accounting software isn’t a replacement for working with an experienced bookkeeper. We can ensure your financial records are accurate which will help you plan for the future as well as save you time and money trying to fix costly errors. 

Save Time

We know that bookkeeping is a time-consuming task, especially when it’s not something you’re experienced in. Outsourcing this task to a professional saves you hours of work each month that you can spend on growing your business. 

Organize Your Budget

When your financial records are in order and you’re receiving accurate financial reports each month, you’ll have a better understanding of your financial status along with financial trends in your business. You can use this information to organize your budget and understand your finances more closely. 

Plan for a Smart Financial Future

Accurate reports and a well-organized budget are key to planning the financial future of your business. You’ll have the tools to see when you’re ready to hire more people, expand your business, or invest in new equipment to help you move forward. 

If you’d like to save time, organize your accounts, and plan for the future, we can help you with our comprehensive bookkeeping services. We work with businesses in Raleigh as well as Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Wilson, Apex, and the surrounding area. Call  (919) 872-0866 today.

Bookkeeping Services: Frequently Asked Questions

What bookkeeping services do you provide?

Our CPAs and bookkeepers can maintain your business ledger, help administer payroll, including payroll tax reports, tracking and processing government taxes and policies, generate financial statements and manage your accounts payable and receivable. 

Do I need professional bookkeeping services? 

We understand that most small business owners choose to do their own bookkeeping, thinking it saves money. However, when you consider the benefits of outsourcing, you’ll find it’s a much smarter long-term choice. Professional bookkeeping services may ensure a more organized budget, more accurate records and reporting, better financial projections, and it saves you time!

What bookkeeping software do your CPAs use to manage finances?

We are Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors who “provide strategic insights to drive small business success.” We can provide you with the advice and guidance you need to improve your business as well as show you ways to manage your accounts, payroll, and tax planning. Whether you need help with the software or need to train a new member of your team, we can assist you. 

How often should I log expenses and payments? 

As a business owner, you should make it a daily habit to log expenses and payments. Or, you can opt to outsource bookkeeping duties to our bookkeepers in Raleigh and Durham. We will gladly help manage your expenditures, payments, and payroll, so you can focus on running your business. 

Do I need to keep my personal and business expenses separate? 

Yes. Even if you alone own and operate your business with no one else in your company, you should have separate personal and business bank accounts. Paying for your business expenses separately will make it easier to optimize your tax filing and to make better fiscal decisions for yourself and your business. 

What records should I keep?

Your financial records will help you, and us, manage deductions and projections. According to the IRS, you should keep a balance sheet and your income statement. A balance sheet consists of your business’ income and expenses. The income statement deals with assets, liabilities, and equities in business. It’s also wise to keep track of your deductibles, sources of income, and basis in the property.