Hi Reader, When a nonprofit client asks: “Can we use this money?” Suddenly a question that sounds simple… isn’t. Because now you’re thinking about: Donor restrictions. Grant requirements. Programs. Reporting. How it was set up in QuickBooks. What the CPA will expect later. And whether the decision you make today is going to create a mess six months from now. If you’ve ever thought: “I know bookkeeping. Why do I suddenly feel like I don’t know what I’m doing?” That’s exactly why we created...
16 days ago • 1 min read
BJB 26.2 Is Now Available We’re pleased to announce the release of Brass Jacks Bookkeeper 26.2. One of the most important enhancements in this update is a new way to manage multiple companies. Each company can now be stored in its own separate database, making it easier for accountants and bookkeepers to move between client files while keeping each company’s records clearly separated. Along with this enhancement, BJB is now available in three license options: Tier 1 License - $249 - Manage up...
23 days ago • 1 min read
The trees have budded and are beginning to leaf-out here in Oregon, and the tulips are popping OFF right now... which can only mean one thing... Spring term of Bookkeeping Foundations is here! Enrollment is now open for Bookkeeping Foundations and class begins on April 20th. Find out more here:https://www.brassjacks.com/bookkeeping-foundations Your books look fine… until they don’t. Most bookkeepers were taught how to: - Enter transactions - Match the bank feed - Reconcile (hopefully!) …but...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Ever finish a month-end close and think, “Phew, done!” only to realize later something slipped through the cracks? You’re not alone. Most bookkeepers think reconciling the accounts means the books are complete. But the truth is… that’s just the Reconciliation Myth. We created a free guide to help you know exactly what to check before saying last month’s books are closed. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Spot the areas most bookkeepers miss (so your clients don’t get surprised) Verify...
5 months ago • 1 min read
As we approach the end of the year, we’ve got some exciting updates and resources to help you close out 2025 with confidence and prepare for a successful 2026. Did you catch our latest FREE training? There is a massive shortage of CPAs and trained bookkeepers right now. Which means if your books show up incomplete, inaccurate, or chaotic year after year…you might not get another chance. Some clients get fired and others simply can’t find a replacement. That’s why we've put together a free...
8 months ago • 1 min read
It's that time of yeaaaaaaar........ but don't start reconciling that Operating Checking account on January 1st, let Jackie Shaw explain..... Here's the deal. Between messy books and last-minute scrambling, your CPA is really really really tired of looking at the disastrous books they get sent to them year after year. And here’s the part most people don’t realize: There is a massive shortage of CPAs and trained bookkeepers right now. Which means if your books show up incomplete, inaccurate,...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, There’s one feature inside Brass Jacks Bookkeeper that we honestly haven’t talked about nearly enough… and it’s a big one: It does payroll.Right inside the software. No add-ons. No surprise monthly charges. Just… payroll. Included. For $249/year, that is unheard of. And judging by the messages we’ve been getting, bookkeepers are DONE paying huge fees just to run basic payroll for small teams. 👉 View Brass Jacks Bookkeeper Inside BJB, you can: Track payroll hours three different...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve been feeling squeezed by rising software costs, you’re not alone. And honestly, it’s not just about the price anymore. Just yesterday someone told us: “All the big bookkeeping software options are run by companies I would rather not support. Very interested to see what you have.” For years, software companies have been pushing everything toward cloud-only, subscription-only systems. They control the pricing, the features, the updates. Even how you can access your own...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Reader. It’s here. After months of building, testing, refining, and (let’s be honest) wrestling with every tiny detail… Brass Jacks Bookkeeper is officially live. And I want to tell you exactly why this matters. For years, we watched something happen that didn’t sit right with us: QuickBooks Desktop users being pushed into QBO against their will Costs climbing higher every single year Pages spinning, loading, freezing Integrations duplicating transactions and wrecking financials Bookkeepers...
9 months ago • 1 min read