A Business Bookkeeping Should Never be Messy
Accurate and Timely Bookkeeping with Dark Horse CPAs
Giving you clean, current numbers that drive better business and tax decisions.
Messy books cost you money. Confusing financial statements, late reconciliations, and inaccurate reporting create blind spots that ripple through your business. Without trust in your numbers, even simple choices feel like guesswork.
Dark Horse Bookkeepers make sure your books and records are timely and accurate.
When you’re ready to scale up to Outsourced Accounting or Fractional CFO services, we make the transition seamless by:
- Ensuring the right personnel are deployed to your account at the right time, and
- Pointing out when your business has evolved to a point where these services will drive meaningful impact.
Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation for all higher-level services. So if you’re not sure exactly where to start, schedule a Bookkeeping Review and we’ll provide you with a roadmap to get your accounting dialed-in.
Judd Perry
Brian is the most friendly and professional accounting gentlemen that you will find if you have any needs for bookkeeping and or accounting use dark horse CPA and use Brian he is very customer oriented and is it down to earth hard-working gentleman
Matt Parker, DMD
My experience with Dark Horse CPAs has been excellent. The team is knowledgeable and professional, and I’ve been especially impressed with the work of Riana Linsky. She took my messy and unorganized books and methodically combed through them with a level of attention to detail I’ve never experienced before. Riana does not settle for “good enough” when it comes to bookkeeping. She digs in, asks the necessary questions, and ensures every aspect of the finances is properly accounted for. Thanks to her exacting standards, my books are now the most accurate and transparent they have ever been. I strongly recommend Riana and Dark Horse CPAs to any business owner who values precision and accountability.
Drew Stein
Brian has helped my business and myself numerous years with our tax, accounting, and bookkeeping needs. He provides valuable insight and knowledge to our company from an outside perspective. Can’t recommend Brian highly enough!
About Dark Horse CPAs
Dark Horse CPAs provides an integrated suite of services including tax, accounting, fractional CFO, and wealth management to small businesses and individuals across the U.S.
The firm was established to transform the client experience by offering personalized, high-quality services that small businesses and individuals deserve. As Dark Horses in their industries, these businesses benefit from advanced tax strategies and accounting insights typically reserved for larger companies. With a nationwide presence and a team of dedicated professionals, Dark Horse CPAs is committed to your success. Get a quote today.
80%
Net Promoter Score
The average NPS for accounting firms is 38%. At Dark Horse, 80% of our clients would recommend us to a friend.
Net Promoter Score
Companies use this metric to gauge how happy their customers are with their services. It's calculated by taking the percentage of "promoters" minus the % of "detractors. "The average NPS score for the accounting industry is 39%, less than the DMV! We believe it's important to share that we have successfully fulfilled our promise to WOW clients and consistently monitor this metric to ensure we continue to deliver on the highest level.
550+
5-Star Reviews
Our Google and Yelp reviews speak for themselves. Our goal is to provide 5-star service to every client, every time.
5-Star Reviews
When someone shares their experience with us online, we find it extremely valuable to know where we've exceeded expectations and where we can improve. Many of our clients decide to engage with us as a result of reading about other Dark Horse clients’ experiences. Even when things do not go as planned, we do everything we can to make it right.
90%
Retention Rate
We're all about creating long-lasting, value-added relationships.
Retention Rate
This is the frequency of repeat business from our clients that work with us. This means that 9 out of 10 clients use us for subsequent years. That shows us that people enjoy working with our CPAs, are pleased with the work, and want to continue with Dark Horse over the long term.
Bookkeeping FAQs
We can’t tell you the number of times clients/businesses have come to us after having tried to manage their own bookkeeping – and the cleanup mess that must be done. The cleanup of poor bookkeeping can end up costing much more than if you’d simply outsourced to an expert.
Even if your business is small or has a low volume of transactions, working with a Dark Horse professional can be highly beneficial. We can:
- Establish a strong financial foundation for your business
- Save you time, allowing you to focus on your core business activities
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, avoiding costly mistakes
- Provide valuable insights and advice to help you make informed decisions
- Offer scalability and support as your business grows
Investing in a relationship with a Dark Horse professional from the start can set your business up for long-term success, saving you time, money, and stress in the long run. By partnering with us early on, you'll have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate your business's financial future.
Most businesses will at least need to have cash basis bookkeeping for tax reporting purposes. For simpler businesses, this may be all you need. For businesses that have a bit more going on, you’d be well advised to also keep your books on the accrual basis of accounting in combination with cash basis books (you can keep your books on both accounting methods to be able to see either with the click of a button). Accrual accounting allows for you to better match revenue and expenses so that you can gain deeper insight into profitability and your true performance during a given period of time. It is also the foundation of being able to do forecasting, proformas, profitability analyses and other fractional CFO-type services. If your business is an accrual basis taxpayer (we can help you figure that out), then you’ll absolutely need accrual basis bookkeeping.
As with any major function of your business, you’ll need to assess your ability to lead and manage any internal staff to ensure a successful outcome. Many business owners aren’t equipped to do this in the area of accounting and thus make less-than-ideal hires and aren’t able to set their accountants up for success. Alternatively, by hiring a Dark Horse CPA, you’ll be paying a fraction of the cost since we can provide our services in a much more efficient manner than most in-house accountants, thus eliminating the salary and benefits of a full-time accountant. Also, you won’t have to manage us as we’ll partner with you to deploy solutions that have been highly effective with clients in similar industries and situations as yours. For certain businesses, it may not be an either/or approach. You may need in-house accounting staff supplemented by a Dark Horse Fractional CFO. Either way, we’ll let you know what we believe to be the best approach for your business. Take a look at our Outsourced Accounting offerings to help with complex back-office accounting support.
Our bookkeeping package is designed to provide you with accurate and timely financial information. When you partner with us, you can expect the following essential services:
We will record and categorize your financial transactions, reconcile your bank and credit card accounts, and provide you with access to critical financial statements such as your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement on a monthly basis.
Our team will handle your month-end and year-end closing processes, maintain an accurate general ledger, and ensure that your books are tax-ready, including the preparation and filing of forms 1099.
We strive to keep your books current and up-to-date, on a monthly basis as a baseline standard. Once you provide us with the necessary information, such as bank statements, receipts, invoices, and answers to any follow up questions we may have, we typically update your books within a few business days. This ensures that you always have access to the most recent financial data. There are certain situations that can call for your books being closed quarterly, bi-annually or even annually depending on the transaction volume and operations.
We specialize in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Xero, two of the most popular and user-friendly cloud-based accounting solutions. By leveraging these platforms, we can provide you with quick and easy access to your financial data, ensuring that you have timely information to make informed decisions.
If you are currently using QuickBooks Desktop, we can assist you in migrating your data seamlessly to QuickBooks Online. This transition will enable you to take advantage of the many benefits of cloud accounting, such as real-time collaboration, automatic updates, and secure access to your financial information from anywhere, at any time.
Should you be using another accounting system or solution, we are more than happy to discuss your specific needs and requirements. Our team can help evaluate whether your current system is the best fit for your business or if a migration to one of our preferred cloud accounting partners would be more beneficial.
By combining the expertise of our professionals with robust processes and technologies, we strive to deliver the highest level of accuracy in your financial data, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions for your business.
We employ a multi-layered approach to guarantee the precision and reliability of your financial information:
- Qualified professionals: Our team consists of highly trained and experienced CPA’s and accountants who are well-versed in accounting principles and industry best practices.
- Regular reconciliations: We perform frequent reconciliations of your bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial accounts to identify and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Cutting-edge technology: By utilizing advanced cloud-based accounting software like QuickBooks Online and Xero, we can automate many processes, reduce manual data entry, and improve overall accuracy.
- Continuous monitoring: Our team regularly monitors your financial data for any unusual transactions or inconsistencies, allowing us to catch and correct potential issues early on.
- Open communication: We maintain open lines of communication with you and expect the same from you – we encourage you to ask questions and provide feedback. This collaborative approach helps us ensure that we have a thorough understanding of your business and can accurately reflect your financial position.
However, you know your business better than anyone and we rely on the information you provide us to ensure what we are completing is in fact, accurate. Basic compliance and bookkeeping activities do not include any type of forensic accounting or audit (we are not an audit firm).
You work directly with one CPA/team. Our experienced CPA’s and accountants will not only maintain accurate financial records, but also offer guidance on interpreting the data.
If you need more in-depth strategic support, we can help you identify areas for improvement, suggest cost-saving measures, and provide insights to help you make better financial decisions for your business. Take a look at our CFO offering.
As your business grows and evolves, we offer support to meet your changing needs. Whether you require more frequent financial reporting, additional custom reports, or support for new revenue streams or locations, we scale to accommodate your business's growth. Check out our outsourced accounting and CFO level offerings.
Yes, our goal is always to provide you with tax-ready financial statements at year end. Whether you do your taxes with us, or elsewhere, rest-assured your books are accurate and up to date. Doing your taxes with Dark Horse provides the added benefit of a streamlined tax preparation process and minimizes the risk of errors or delays.
We understand that every business has unique needs and budgets, which is why we offer flexible service offerings based on your specific requirements. Our bookkeeping packages are designed to be scalable, allowing you to choose the level of service that best suits your business.
We provide flat-rate monthly pricing, based on your business’s prior year annual revenue and adjusted for the level of complexity. This means you'll know exactly what to expect each month, with no hidden fees, and no surprises.
To get started, we offer a free consultation/discovery call to assess your needs and provide you with a customized quote. We believe in earning your trust and building long-term relationships, which is why we do not require long-term contracts or commitments.
Our services are provided on a month-to-month basis, giving you the flexibility to adjust your package as your business grows and evolves. We are confident in our ability to deliver value and are committed to working with you for as long as you find our services beneficial.
If, at any point, you wish to discontinue our services, simply let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a smooth transition.
