How to Perform a Bookkeeping Cleanup and Fix a Year of Bad Books in One Month
How to Fix a Year of Bad Bookkeeping in One Month (The Complete Bookkeeping Cleanup Plan) Fixing a full year of bad bookkeeping can feel overwhelming, but the right bookkeeping cleanup process can turn chaos into clarity faster than most business owners realize. One missed month quietly becomes three, three roll into twelve, and suddenly […]
Medical Office Tax Deductions: 10 Commonly Missed Write-Offs (And How to Stop Losing Money)
Medical Office Tax Deductions: 10 Commonly Missed Write-Offs (And How to Stop Losing Money) Many practices overlook valuable medical office tax deductions every year—not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because their bookkeeping isn’t structured to capture them. After completing hundreds of cleanups for chiropractors, dentists, PT clinics, therapy practices, wellness centers, and NP-run clinics, […]
The Audit-Ready Chart of Accounts: How to Structure Your Books for Accuracy and Compliance
The Audit-Ready Chart of Accounts: How to Structure Your Books for Accuracy and Compliance Your Chart of Accounts is the backbone of your bookkeeping system. If it’s messy, outdated, overly generic, or missing essential categories, your financials will always be wrong—no matter how much you reconcile. Most businesses don’t realize that errors in their Chart […]
Top 10 Missed Deductions for Service-Based Businesses (Service-Based Business Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Miss)
Top 10 Missed Deductions for Service-Based Businesses (Service-Based Business Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Miss) Service companies—from contractors and HVAC techs to consultants and home-service pros—miss thousands of dollars in service-based business tax deductions every year. Not because they don’t qualify for them, but because their bookkeeping isn’t structured to capture them. If your books are […]
Review of QuickBooks Online: A Game-Changer for Bookkeeping Professionals
Review of QuickBooks Online: A Game-Changer for Bookkeeping Professionals As the owner of Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping, I’ve tested many accounting tools, but QuickBooks Online (QBO) stands out as a true cornerstone for my business. Here’s how it’s helped me streamline my workflow and deliver even greater value to my clients. Seamless Collaboration and Remote Access QuickBooks […]
How Do You Handle Missing Receipts?
Countdown to Tax Day 0 Days0 Hours0 Minutes0 SecondsDon’t wait—get your books tax-ready with Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping! How Do You Handle Missing Receipts? Missing receipts are a common concern for business owners—especially during year-end catch-up or tax prep. At Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping, we know that life happens and paperwork can slip through the cracks. Here’s how we […]
Cash vs Accrual Accounting: Which Is Right for Your Small Business?
Use cash basis for simple businesses with low receivables/inventory and when you want straightforward cash tracking. Use accrual basis for businesses with inventory, significant receivables/payables, or when seeking lenders/investors — accrual gives a more accurate picture of performance. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘Cash vs. […]
How to Set Up a Chart of Accounts That Helps Decision-Making — GTB
Build a simple, logical Chart of Accounts (CoA) with clear numeric ranges, concise account names, and limited income/expense buckets—focus on decision-driving categories like gross margin, payroll, and key operating expenses. Keep accounts under 80 for small businesses and use subaccounts for necessary detail. Why the Chart of Accounts (CoA) matters On the go? Listen on The […]
How to Choose Bookkeeping Software for Your Small Business
Choose software that matches your business model and volume (QuickBooks Online for US service/retail businesses, Xero for strong bank integrations and international needs, and specialized tools like Shopware/POS integrations for high-volume merchants). Prioritize bank/processor feeds, ease of use, reporting, payroll integration, and cost. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper […]
Bookkeeping for Chiropractors — Precision. Compliance. Profit.
Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for chiropractors. Certified experts. Flat-rate pricing, nationwide support, and 4–5x ROI — starting at just $9.99/day. Specialized Bookkeeping & Tax Strategy for Chiropractic Practices Nationwide Running a chiropractic practice means balancing patient care, staff management, and compliance — leaving little time for bookkeeping.At Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping, we specialize in helping chiropractors […]