Frequently Asked Questions

Catch-up bookkeeping and clean-up bookkeeping are two different accounting services that solve distinct problems with financial records.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

• Core Problem: Books haven’t been done or updated for past months or years.
• Scope of Work: Entering missing transactions, collecting receipts/statements, and recording historical periods from scratch.

Clean-Up Bookkeeping

• Core Problem: Books were already done, but contain errors, duplicates, or misclassifications.
• Scope of Work: Fixing wrong account categories, reconciling bank and credit card statements, clearing duplicate entries, and restructuring the chart of accounts.

You are not alone, and you are in the right place! We specialize in catch-up bookkeeping. Whether you are 6 months or 3 years behind, we untangle your accounts, reconcile your bank feeds, correct misclassified entries, and bring your books 100% tax-ready.

Depending on transaction volume and account complexity, cleanups generally take between 2 to 4 weeks once we receive account access. We keep you updated at every step.

Bookkeeping is the structured process of recording, categorizing, and reconciling every financial transaction in your business. It transforms raw transactions into clear financial statements like your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet. Without clean books, you are driving your business with your eyes closed — risking cash flow shortages, tax penalties, and missed profit opportunities.

CPAs and tax preparers specialize in tax compliance and year-end filing. They review what happened in the past and calculate what you owe the IRS. At Covenant Solutions, we are your proactive monthly financial partner. We manage your day-to-day books, reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash flow, and ensure your numbers are organized year-round so tax season becomes effortless.

Absolutely! We work 100% cloud-based with clients nationwide using secure tools like QuickBooks Online, secure document portals, and Zoom discovery calls. Location is never a barrier.

Yes. We use 256-bit SSL encrypted bank connections, secure cloud storage, and enforce strict non-disclosure and privacy standards. We never ask for or store your personal banking login passwords.

We believe in transparent, predictable flat-rate monthly pricing with zero surprise hourly bills. Pricing depends on your transaction volume, number of bank accounts, and whether you require add-ons like Accounts Payable or Payroll.

No! We do not lock you into rigid long-term contracts. Our recurring monthly bookkeeping is month-to-month because we believe in earning your trust every single month through exceptional service.

Yes! Professional bookkeeping and accounting fees are fully tax-deductible business operating expenses.

We are Intuit QuickBooks Online certified specialists, however, we can migrate your existing financial management software to QuickBooks Online (QBO) and provide key integrations with Stripe, Square, Shopify, and major payroll providers like Gusto.

No problem! We will set up your business on QuickBooks Online from scratch, setup your chart of accounts, and connect your bank feeds cleanly.

Our Discovery Call is an exploratory, zero-pressure conversation focused entirely on understanding your current setup and pain points. We review your goals and provide honest guidance on the best path forward, whether you partner with us or pursue another avenue.