Our all-inclusive, cloud-based solution offers business owners relief from day-to-day accounting hassles by enabling you to outsource this work to our team of professionals. We handle the accounting so you can put your focus back on your business. We offer Aspire Comprehensive™ at three levels to fit the diverse needs of our clients. Review the levels below and contact us to determine which is best for you.
ASPIRE COMPREHENSIVE™ | Basic | Standard | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ledger/Accounting | |||
| Reconcile bank accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reconcile Credit Card Accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reconcile Electronic Transactions into QuickBooks Online | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assistance in Preparation with Financial Statements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review of Books and Records | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fixed Asset Accounting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Investment Accounting | — | — | ✓ |
| Preparation of Monthly Budget Reports | — | — | ✓ |
| Semi-Annual Financial Review | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll & HR | |||
| Access to Up-To-Date HR Online Database | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Payroll Service (weekly, bi-weekly,.etc.) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll Tax Compliance | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee Payroll Portals | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review Employee Deductions for Compliance | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounts Payable | |||
| Process Bills and Vendor Payments | — | — | ✓ |
| Track Credit Card Expenses and Receipts | — | — | ✓ |
| Process Employee Expense Reports | — | — | ✓ |
| Provide Digital Access to Pending and Paid Bills | — | — | ✓ |
| Prepare 1099s | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tax | |||
| Tax Preparation, Federal, State, and Local Requirements (Companies and Individuals) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quarterly Estimate Tax Calculations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basis Calculations and Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Depreciation/Amortization Schedules Caclulated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Year-End Tax Planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales, F&B Tax Computing & Filing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Out-of-Scope Services Offered | |||
| Budget to Actual Guidance | |||
| Cost Accounting | |||
| Compilations and Reviews | |||
| General Business Consulting |
We provide added value to our clients by offering QuickBooks expertise. Our QuickBooks ProAdvisor certifications ensure that we can effectively guide you on system setup, navigation and features…as well as ensure that you maximize the power of the system to keep your books in order.
Aspire Comprehensive™ is the answer to your back office headaches. Our cloud-based solution enables you to hand complex accounting tasks over to us. We work the numbers while providing you 24/7 access to your data—and all at a fixed, affordable monthly fee.
Most professions have their own lingo, and accounting is no different. What is different is that you have a vested interest in understanding what your accountant tells you about your financial situation. So, here’s a quick primer on common accounting terms—some business-related, some general—to keep you in the know:
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