Outsourced vs. In-House Bookkeeping: What’s Right for Your Business?

Bookkeeping is essential-but should you handle it in-house or outsource it to a professional service?

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Here’s a side-by-side look at the differences between outsourced and in-house bookkeeping to help you decide what works best for your business.

In-House Bookkeeping

Pros:

  • Immediate access to your bookkeeper
  • May understand internal operations closely
  • Can support other admin tasks

Cons:

  • High overhead: salary, payroll tax, benefits
  • Time-consuming to hire, train, and retain
  • Risk of errors without CPA oversight
  • No 24/7 access or reporting

Outsourced Bookkeeping (RemoteBooksOnline)

Pros:

  • Affordable flat monthly pricing
  • CPA-ready reports and tax-time prep
  • Real-time financial access via the cloud
  • Scales with your business-no hiring required
  • No vacation, sick time, or HR issues

Cons:

  • Communication is virtual (but consistent and responsive)
  • May require onboarding for complex businesses (which we do for you)

Why Businesses Are Switching

More small business owners are choosing outsourced bookkeeping for:

  • Cost savings
  • Time back
  • Accuracy and accountability
  • Compliance confidence

Still deciding? Explore our outsourced bookkeeping services or try our free month of bookkeeping to compare it for yourself.

Tired of juggling your books? Let RemoteBooksOnline handle it-accurate, secure, and stress-free bookkeeping from just $150/month.

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Streamline Your Finances: Download Our Free Bookkeeping Brochure

Take control of your business finances with confidence! Our detailed brochure provides insights into how Remote Books Online can help you maintain accurate bookkeeping, stay tax-ready, and make informed financial decisions. Discover how our tailored bookkeeping services can support your business growth and simplify your financial management.