This is the official kickoff. The onboarding call.
In this 60-minute session, we’ll align on scope, confirm access, and set expectations so your bookkeeping runs smoothly from day one. Think “clear plan, fewer emails, no guesswork.”
This call is for new clients who have signed an engagement and are ready to get started, or returning clients who are restarting or expanding services.
Pick a time that works for you, then keep scrolling to learn more about the onboarding process!
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We’ll confirm exactly what’s included in your services (and what isn’t) so nothing falls into the “wait, I thought you did that” category.
We’ll review your start date, first deliverables, and what to expect in the first few weeks so the rollout feels planned—not chaotic.
We’ll make sure we have the right access to QuickBooks, banks, payroll, and connected apps to avoid day-one roadblocks.
We’ll map out what we handle each month versus what you’ll provide, with clear handoffs and zero mystery steps.
We’ll identify key dates like payroll, sales tax, reporting, and any lender or compliance needs so you don’t get surprised by a calendar ambush.
We’ll agree on how we’ll communicate (email, portal, cadence) so you know when you’ll hear from us and why.
We’ll set the “if something’s on fire, here’s what to do” path so urgent issues don’t get stuck in the normal queue.
We’ll end with a clear “what happens next” plan: who’s doing what, by when, and when you’ll see your first updates.

This is a working session. Being prepared will help ensure this call is productive and efficient.
Be prepared to sign in to your bank, credit card, and QuickBooks accounts. Have access to any connected tools such as Gusto, Stripe, Square, Shopify, invoicing, or bill-pay platforms handy.
(Please do not email your passwords to us.)
This one is critical. If we can’t access the systems, we can’t start.
Share prior bookkeeper/CPA contact info (if applicable) and any key documents we may need like recent statements, loan/merchant account details, or prior reports.
This gives us the context and the right people to coordinate with if questions come up.
Bring any quirks, concerns, or “we should probably tell you this” items—messy history, unusual workflows, lingering questions, or anything you already suspect needs attention.
Surfacing it now helps us plan the right next steps instead of discovering it mid-flight.
We’ll start executing based on the agreed plan. You’ll know exactly what happens next, when to expect updates, and who to contact if questions pop up.

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