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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Managing the day-to-day operations of your business demands time, effort, and energy.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Let Gragson, Casiday & Guillory's accounting professionals alleviate that burden for you. Outsourcing your accounting tasks to our team is a strategic way to reduce stress, allowing you to focus on business management and capitalize on new revenue opportunities.

Our adept accounting team comprises QuickBooks® Certified ProAdvisors with extensive experience in bookkeeping and financial reporting. From setting up accounting software to data file cleanup, reconciliations, cash flow management, payroll services, and addressing your crucial inquiries, our team is dedicated to supporting you.

Whether handling all fundamental aspects or providing training for your staff to independently manage day-to-day tasks, our goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of your business.

• Our services include:
• Accounting software selection
• Accounting system setup
• Account reconciliation
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Bookkeeping
• Budgeting and cash flow planning
• Customer invoicing
• Financial statements and reporting
• General ledger
• Payroll processing and tax reporting
• Quickbooks Consulting
• Sales and franchise tax reports
• Tax forms: W-2 and 1099 preparation
• Tax payments

Maintaining meaningful and well-organized financial records is essential for the efficient operation of your business. Gragson, Casiday & Guillory ensures a seamlessly designed system to effortlessly track your financial health.

Our basic services encompass data entry, account reconciliation, and general ledger review, addressing the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of your business. Our dedicated team is prepared to assist you in establishing robust reporting and record keeping systems, cleaning up your books, and streamlining existing procedures.

Partnering with a Gragson, Casiday & Guillory advisor enables you to easily monitor your financial position, meet government filing and payment deadlines, and compile and maintain current, accurate tax data.

Up-to-date and precise financial information is the cornerstone of managing and cultivating a thriving business. Gragson, Casiday & Guillory recognizes that many companies lack in-house expertise to generate the necessary financial reports. Our team of professionals possesses the knowledge and experience to prepare crucial documents such as cash flow statements, income statements, and balance sheets. These reports offer insights into overall business performance, empowering you to make well-informed decisions about your next steps.

Monitoring income, expenses, and cash flow becomes a straightforward process, enabling you to easily identify areas for improvement. With Gragson, Casiday & Guillory by your side, we provide the essential tools to run your business efficiently, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Small to medium-sized businesses spend an average of five hours on payroll-related tasks each pay period. While it doesn't seem like much, time can add up and take away from developing other areas of your business.

Every year there is a new federal or state law that you must comply with, making payroll more complicated than ever. With Gragson, Casiday & Guillory payroll services, you have a dedicated payroll specialist that works with you and handles processing payroll checks (EFT or check printing), preparing payroll reports, making IRS deposits, and processing W-2s and 1099s. In addition, we stay on top of payroll laws, ensuring you are always in compliance.

QuickBooks® offers businesses a comprehensive solution for tracking daily financial transactions, and at Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, our team ensures that you maximize the benefits of this software.

Whether you're a new user, training a team member, or seeking assurance in your processes, our QuickBooks® Certified ProAdvisors are here to assist. Our services encompass QuickBooks® setup, maintenance, reporting, training, and troubleshooting.

With our support, you can redirect more time towards managing your business and less time grappling with accounting software.

Financial Forecasting

Forecasting involves analyzing historical and current financial data along with market trends to anticipate future financial performance. It outlines achievable expectations for your business, helping assess potential future revenue and plan for significant expenses. By utilizing various scenarios, you can prepare for different economic conditions. Our team specializes in measuring and projecting key elements such as cash flow, sales, expenses, startup costs, and demand for your financial forecast. Maintaining up-to-date short- and long-term forecasts is crucial for the success of your business.

Special Projects

We can support you by supplying staff for specific projects, addressing heightened workloads, conducting internal audits, and fulfilling other needs as they arise. With our versatile team, we can assist you in various business scenarios. Leveraging our team, streamlined processes, and systems often presents a cost-effective solution for obtaining high-quality professional accounting services for your business.

Succession Planning

Ensuring the smooth transition of your business to successors is crucial for its sustained success when you step away from day-to-day operations. Leveraging our team's extensive expertise in tax and financial matters, we are well-equipped to tackle the intricate aspects of business continuation. Allow us to assist you in formulating a strategically sound plan for a seamless transition.

Cash Flow Management

Cash flow management involves monitoring the inflow of funds into your business compared to expenses like bills, salaries, and property costs. Effectively managing cash flow ensures you have adequate funds to cover your bills while also generating a profit. Our team is adept at assisting you in crafting both short-term (weekly, monthly) and long-term (annual, 3-5 year) cash flow projections. A short-term plan aids in addressing daily cash requirements, while a long-term plan allows for the development of a capital strategy to meet future business needs.

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