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...
12 days 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...
3 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,...
4 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...
4 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...
4 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...
4 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. Latest Blog Post: Struggling to clean up your books before year-end? Check out our latest blog post for actionable tips to get organized and wrap up the year with ease. Read the Blog Coming December 1: Brass Jacks Bookkeeper Let’s be honest… bookkeeping software has lost its way. Companies are pushing automation, subscriptions, and...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Your Monthly Update from Brass Jacks Bookkeeping Academy Wondering how No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime will affect you? We break it all down in our latest video: If you want regular bookkeeping clients without having to post on social media everyday, this corner of the internet was built just for you. Each month in the BBC we focus on a different aspect of running a bookkeeping business. This month we're carrying along last month's theme of "Let's Get Paid" and layering on some...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Think back to this past tax season. Were you calm, organized, and ready to hand your CPA a clean set of books?Or were you still chasing down W-9s, reconciling accounts, and crossing your fingers, hoping that you didn’t miss something? The Year End Bookkeeping Series was built for this exact problem. So you can finally have a clear picture of what to do. Inside, you’ll get: - Five in-depth trainings covering every step of the year-end close - A complete checklist to keep you on...
7 months ago • 1 min read