
Frequently asked questions.
Why is it necessary to have a bookkeeper?
Is it necessary to have shoes when running a marathon? At the very least, proper bookkeeping ensures proper tax compliance, but the benefits go much further than covering your you know what. Clean books mean financial information that is reliable and will help drive the decisions that make or break your business.
Can I just file my taxes myself?
You can, and most likely you will do it in a way that complies with IRS and state regulations. However, Akins Advising has the baseline tax knowledge and will research each and every avenue that offers you and your business the ability to retain profits.
What are your fees?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, it costs $47,000 a year to employ a bookkeeper. Let’s have a conversation to help determine your basic business needs. It is unlikely that the end result is a $47,000 cost to your business.
You offer more services than basic accounting and tax preparation?
Yes, Akins Advising aims to help your business build and sustain a profitable business model. That concept goes beyond accounting. Through analysis or simply through conversation, let’s determine what your business needs to take that next step. Then we can find the right path to achieve that goal.