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.
Small business owners in many communities offer downtown trick or treat events. Take advantage of this opportunity to build your business reputation. Involvement in local events goes a long way with both existing and prospective customers—indicating a vested interest in your community. Find creative ways to make your business stand out this trick-or-treat season. We hope the following suggestions will spark fun promotional ideas:
October marks Women’s Small Business Month, and we are happy and proud to recognize women in business both locally and around the world. Successful business women of the past and present continue to forge new paths for female entrepreneurs. We celebrate all those who are breaking the glass ceiling and serving as role models and mentors to women everywhere.
For many business owners, September tends to bring a bit of a slowdown. The chaos of getting kids prepared for going back to school has passed, and a focus on saving money tends to kick in as people prepare for the coming holiday spend. Combined, this can often translate into a lull for business owners.
