How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Start with the scope, then compare the fee

A monthly fee is useful only when you know what it covers. Compare the entities and tax returns included, the condition of the books, transaction volume, reporting needs and the CPA involvement you will receive.

Payroll administration is an additional $250 per month at the standard level, subject to payroll complexity. Confirm your exact scope and fee before starting.

What can change your monthly cost?

• Transaction volume and accounts. More bank accounts, credit cards and activity can mean more work to reconcile and review.
• Business complexity. Multiple entities, locations, loans or detailed tracking needs can affect the scope.
• Condition of the records. Catch-up bookkeeping or historical corrections may require a separate cleanup project.
• Reporting and payroll. Confirm the reports, payroll support and additional services you need.

What to bring for an accurate estimate

Have your latest profit-and-loss and balance-sheet reports, the number of bank and credit-card accounts, an approximate monthly transaction count, payroll details and a list of tax returns or entities needing support. Tell us the last month the accounts were reconciled.

If the reports are incomplete, say so. That helps separate the initial cleanup from ongoing monthly work.