MSW Accounting LLC

When I take over someone’s books, I see the same few things almost every time.

Transactions sitting uncategorized for months. Sometimes it’s a few dozen, sometimes it’s most of the year.

Bank and credit card accounts that haven’t been reconciled, so nobody really knows if what’s in the books matches what’s at the bank.

Personal and business spending all mixed together. Groceries, a Target run, and a dentist bill sitting right next to the business expenses.

If you’re reading this thinking “oh no, that’s mine,” friend, you’re not alone. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. It usually just means life got busy and the books slid down the list.

Here’s exactly what I do. First I do a careful cleanup, going back through everything until it ties out. Then I do steady monthly work so it doesn’t pile up again. Once things are running smoothly, it feels so much better.

If that sounds like your books right now, send me a message and I’ll take a look. 😊

Pull up a seat, because Steph has some stories. 📖

For twenty years, she’s treated every client file like a story that deserves to be told right. When a client was tangled up in a wage garnishment, Steph worked directly with their attorneys until it was resolved. When a growing business needed HR support for 150+ employees, she kept the people, payroll, and paperwork moving.

That’s what two decades of experience looks like: not just years on the calendar, but the judgment to know what to do when things get complicated, and the warmth to make clients feel at ease while she does it.

Here’s to Steph, and to every client who’s trusted her with their story. 💙

Happy Halloween!

Lola is ready for tonight as the most serious little bat you'll ever meet. She did not ask for the wings. She's wearing them anyway.

The only scary thing this weekend should be the costumes, not your bookkeeping. If opening your bank statements feels like walking into a haunted house, that's a sign it's time to get some help.

Have a safe and happy Halloween. And if your bookkeeping has been giving you a fright, link in bio to book a free consultation.

No regrets.

Marley got a birthday cake and decided it was hers. All of it. Frosting on the lips, cake in the mouth, and not one ounce of guilt.

Some business owners handle their receipts the same way. Grab it, run, deal with it later. Later usually turns into a shoebox, a phone full of photos, and a CPA asking questions nobody can answer.

Messy is fixable. I've spent over 20 years cleaning up bookkeeping messes, and whatever shape yours is in, I've seen worse.

If your receipts have been running off with the cake, link in bio to book a free consultation.

🐾 MEET 2 OF THE REAL BOSSES OF MSW ACCOUNTING! 🐾

Happy National Cat Day! 🐱❤️

Meet Nova and Luna, two very important members of the MSW Accounting family!

Their job descriptions? Supervising productivity, demanding attention, and reminding us that sometimes the most important thing on the schedule is a little break. 😹

They may not know the difference between a balance sheet and a bank reconciliation, but they certainly know how to keep management on its toes!

At MSW Accounting, we love supporting small businesses, especially the people (and pets!) who make them special.

🐾 YOUR TURN! Are you running your business with a furry supervisor nearby? Drop a picture of your pet in the comments! We'd love to meet the real bosses behind your business.

❤️ Happy National Cat Day from Nova, Luna, and MSW Accounting!

Quarter 4 is here, which means 1099 season is closer than it looks.

Here's a quick check to do this week. Pull up every contractor you've paid this year. Anyone you've paid $2,000 or more will need a 1099 by January 31, and you'll need a signed W-9 on file for each of them.

Missing a W-9 in October is a quick email. Missing one at the end of January means chasing down a contractor who's slow to reply while the deadline gets closer every day.

Tracking contractor payments and collecting W-9s is part of the bookkeeping I handle all year, so January doesn't turn into a scramble. If yours isn't in place yet, there's still plenty of time.

Link in bio to book a free consultation.

Sweater weather.

Coffee in hand, my favorite chair, and a sweater I've been waiting all year to pull out. Fall might be my favorite season to work.

It's also the season I start nudging my clients about year end, before the holidays take over everyone's calendar.

Nothing fancy. Just current, reconciled bookkeeping, so January starts calm instead of chaotic.

If you'd like to head into the new year with your bookkeeping already in order, I'd love to help. Link in bio to book a free consultation.

Pumpkin season.

Gomez is fully committed to fall. Hood up, pumpkin stem on top, and just a nose peeking out.

Fall is a good reminder that the year is winding down. There are about 10 weeks left before year end, which is plenty of time to get your bookkeeping caught up, as long as you start now instead of in December.

I've prepared financial statements for a large publicly traded company, so I know what clean year end bookkeeping looks like, and I'd love to help you head into January with yours already done.

Link in bio to book a free consultation.

🚨 Is your bookkeeping ready for year end?

Don't wait until January to find out what's missing! Our latest blog covers 5 things every business owner should check now to avoid costly surprises and last-minute stress.

✅ Find out what you can get ahead of today!

📖 Read the blog: https://mswaccounting.com/blog/post-8

October is Women-Owned Small Business Month, and I'm proud to be one.

MSW Accounting was built by a woman who spent over 20 years doing the work before she ever put her name on the door. It started with a bachelor's degree in accounting with honors, earned on an academic scholarship while working full time. Then came years at a CPA firm, financial statement work for a large publicly traded company, 8 years at one of the largest payroll processors in the country, and 2 separate roles as controller.

Not a weekend course. Not a certificate program. A career.

To every woman out there running her own business, I see you, and I'm cheering you on. You deserve bookkeeping from someone who has actually done the work.

Link in bio to book a free consultation.