What’s the difference between accounting and bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping involves recording daily transactions, while accounting interprets, analyzes, and summarizes that financial data for decision-making and compliance.

What accounting services does RemoteBooksOnline provide?

We offer financial statement preparation, general ledger management, chart of accounts setup, payroll reconciliation, and integration with your tax preparation process.

Are your accountants CPAs?

We partner with licensed CPAs for advisory and review purposes. Your account may be supported by a dedicated bookkeeper with CPA oversight depending on your service plan.

Can you handle both tax preparation and financial reporting?

While we do not file taxes, we provide CPA-ready financial reports that streamline your tax preparation with your accountant.

Do I need to use QuickBooks or Xero?

Yes, our services are optimized for QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero. We can help you migrate or set up your account if needed.

How do you communicate with my accountant or CPA?

We provide monthly reports and collaborate directly with your accountant during tax season if you authorize access.

Can you integrate accounting with my payroll system?

Yes, we can reconcile data from most major payroll platforms including Gusto, ADP, and Paychex.

Is there a dedicated accountant for my business?

Yes, you’ll be assigned a dedicated bookkeeper and an account manager who ensures continuity and personalized service.

How secure is my accounting data?

We use bank-grade encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and restricted access protocols to keep your financial data safe.

How are accounting fees calculated?

Our fees are based on monthly transaction volume and complexity. We offer flat-rate plans with no hourly charges.

What size businesses benefit most from your accounting services?

Our accounting services are ideal for businesses with under $10M in revenue that need reliable monthly reporting and audit-ready books.

How do I get started with your accounting solutions?

Simply schedule a consultation or sign up for a free month of service through our website. We’ll handle the onboarding and system setup.

How Bookkeeping Services Helped a Law Firm Avoid a $4,500 Tax Penalty

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A solo law firm in New York had been operating without a dedicated bookkeeper for over a year. The attorney was manually logging payments, trust transactions, and business expenses into a spreadsheet but struggled to stay current. When tax season arrived, her accountant refused to file because the books weren’t compliant - especially with IOLTA trust fund requirements.

She reached out to Remote Books Online for legal bookkeeping support.

Our team immediately began a full review and catch-up. We organized her operating and trust accounts, categorized all client disbursements, and produced CPA-ready reports. Trust fund tracking was separated properly, and reconciliations were completed to meet legal compliance standards.

The results:

Avoided a $4,500 IRS penalty for late filing
Full IOLTA trust compliance established within 4 days
Monthly plan set up to track trust and operating accounts going forward
Attorney freed from all bookkeeping work - now fully focused on clients

Today, the firm continues to use our bookkeeping services for monthly compliance and year-end prep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you support trust/IOLTA bookkeeping?

Yes - we track client funds separately from operating income and follow legal compliance rules.

Is this for solo attorneys or larger firms?

Both - we serve solo lawyers, multi-attorney practices, and law firms across the U.S.

Can you handle catch-up work?

Absolutely. We clean up months or years of legal bookkeeping and help firms get CPA-ready fast.

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