Hi Reader, While our main focus here at Brass Jacks is to teach on bookkeeping skills, we are switching gears a bit right now... Because a topic has come up that is too big to ignore and lately I've been seeing it everywhere — on social media, in mastermind calls, and honestly, in myself when I first started out in business: Smart, capable bookkeepers doing everything right...But still feeling stuck when it comes to getting fully booked with great clients. Still scrambling to find the next...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Your Monthly Update from Brass Jacks Bookkeeping Academy Mid-Year Financial Review: Are You on Track? Summer is the perfect time for a mid-year check-in with your finances. Don’t wait until December to find surprises! Here's a quick checklist to get you going: ✔ Review your income and expenses so far✔ Check if you’re on track with your profit goals✔ Spot cash flow issues before they cause problems✔ Ensure you're up-to-date on estimated tax payments Need help with cash flow planning or...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Right now, nonprofit organizations are being squeezed. Federal funding is getting slashed (or on the chopping block). Their missions haven’t changed, but their margins have. This is where you come in. Bookkeepers like you can make a difference. Not someday. Not when the money returns. Now. When resources shrink, the value of clear, strategic, excellent bookkeeping skyrockets. Budgets have to be airtight. Reports have to tell the right story. Every dollar needs direction. When money...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, There’s a version of you who: — Doesn’t second-guess every journal entry — Understands the why behind the systems — Runs a clean set of books with confidence — Can speak up when something looks off — Feels steady, efficient, and respected That version isn’t far off.They're just working from a stronger foundation. Bookkeeping Foundations was built for exactly this—for people already doing the work, but craving clarity, confidence, and consistency. For the ones who want to stop...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is it: your official invitation into the only space where you learn the signature Jackie Method. The same method that’s educated dozens of other bookkeepers into consistency, confidence, and clarity. The method that helped them show up differently, take control of their careers, and step into their power as the "Keeper of the Books". This method is the underlying basis for Bookkeeping Foundations—and after Spring term, this class won't be offered again until fall. You’ve got...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Let's face it.... Most business owners—and even some bookkeepers—don’t realize just how important the COA structure really is. But here's the truth: If the Chart of Accounts is cluttered, inconsistent, or misused, then the company's reports are wrong. A well-organized chart of accounts is the backbone of any accounting system. Yet many businesses struggle with messy books because it's not always clear HOW to clean things up so they make sense to the business owner AND still comply...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Your Monthly Update from Brass Jacks Bookkeeping Academy Check out our latest blog post The COA isn’t just a list of accounts; it’s a structured system that directly impacts a business’s financial clarity. While adding new balance sheet accounts—like a new credit card or money market account—is straightforward, the real chaos... (click to continue) ⬇️ ⬇️ Exciting News! ⬇️ ⬇️ Last spring, we launched a Kickstarter to bring the Bookkeeper's Survival Guide to life. One of the rewards for our...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, we need to talk. We all know that a messy Chart of Accounts is bad—but honestly, it’s just the first symptom of much bigger bookkeeping problems. As a bookkeeper, you know that business owners rely on accurate data, but what happens when the Chart of Accounts is a disaster, or the books are riddled with errors? Unfortunately messy books lead to bad financial decisions, as we've seen happen all too often. But fear not! Brass Jacks is here to help! Introducing.... The Bookkeeping...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Just popping in with a quick reminder that the Introduction to Bookkeeping mini course sale ends today. This course will cover: The basics of how bookkeeping works - you'll learn the accounting equation, debits and credits and cash vs accrual basis (plus what people mean when they say owner basis) What it's like to be a bookkeeper - learn what it means to be a bookkeeper vs data entry clerk vs accountant. An understanding of what the bookkeeping industry is like - as bookkeepers...
5 months ago • 1 min read