How It Works

Starting with a new accounting partner doesn't have to be complicated. Our process is designed to make the transition smooth, organized, and collaborative—so you can move forward with confidence knowing your financial information is accurate and meaningful.

Step 1: Discovery Call

Every relationship starts with a conversation.

After reviewing our services and estimating your investment, you'll have the opportunity to schedule a discovery call. This is a chance for us to get to know each other, learn about your business, and understand what you're looking for.

During our conversation, we'll discuss:

  • Your business and how it operates
  • Your current accounting process
  • Your biggest financial challenges
  • Why you're looking for bookkeeping support
  • What you'd like your accounting process to look like moving forward

I'll also explain how Aware works, what to expect during onboarding, and how we'll support you through the ongoing bookkeeping process.

If it feels like we're a good fit, the next step is providing access to your QuickBooks Online account so I can better understand your current financial setup.

Step 2: Financial Review & Proposal

Once I have access to your QuickBooks Online account, I'll complete a detailed review of your books to understand where things stand today.

This review allows me to confirm your ongoing bookkeeping investment and identify opportunities to improve your financial reporting.

I'll look for items such as:

  • Unreconciled bank accounts
  • Negative or unusual balance sheet balances
  • Inconsistent account categorization
  • Opportunities to improve your chart of accounts
  • Historical cleanup that may be needed

After completing the review, I'll send you a confirmed quote, recommended onboarding fees (if applicable), my findings, and a service agreement for your review.

This process typically takes a few business days. My goal is to provide a thoughtful assessment and a clear plan forward.

Step 3: Bookkeeping Cleanup & Onboarding

Once everything is approved, we'll begin building a strong financial foundation.

The onboarding process typically includes:

  • Categorizing historical transactions
  • Reconciling prior months
  • Cleaning up your chart of accounts
  • Correcting issues identified during the initial review
  • Establishing consistent bookkeeping practices

Most onboarding projects are completed within two weeks. Once complete, we'll schedule time to review the results together.

Step 4: Financial Review Meeting

Your books should reflect how you think about your business.

During our onboarding review meeting, we'll walk through your financial statements together and make sure your accounts are structured in a way that provides useful information.

We'll review:

  • Your year-to-date financial statements
  • Your updated chart of accounts
  • How you want specific expenses tracked
  • Any additional reporting needs

This is where we make sure your financial information is organized around the decisions you need to make.

We'll also review expectations moving forward, including:

  • Monthly bookkeeping completed by the 10th of each month
  • Quarterly and annual timelines
  • Delivery of your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
  • Opportunities to ask questions and discuss your financial results

Step 5: Ongoing Financial Partnership

Once onboarding is complete, the ongoing bookkeeping process begins.

You'll have accurate, up-to-date financial information and a partner who understands your business. Instead of simply recording what happened, we'll help you understand what your numbers mean and how they can guide better decisions.

Financial Awareness. Expert Guidance.

That is the goal of Aware: providing the clarity and insight you need to confidently run your business.