Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC.

08/13/2026

📚 When was the last time you had your books reviewed?

It never hurts to take a closer look at your finances and see where your business stands. Whether your books need cleanup, catch-up work, or ongoing support, Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC is here to help.

We provide professional virtual accounting, bookkeeping, and business services tailored to your company’s needs.

📞 Give us a call today at (770) 298-5684, or visit our website to schedule an appointment:

🌐 www.bookkeepingbyandreallc.com

Let us help you get your books organized, accurate, and up to date—so you can focus on growing your business!

Don't let bookkeeping get in the way of growing your business

08/11/2026

Hidden Keyboard Shortcuts in QBO

⌨️ QuickBooks Online Power Move: Navigation Shortcuts

If you spend more than a few minutes a week in QBO, stop clicking around menus and start using keyboard shortcuts to jump around fast!

Simply press Ctrl + Alt + [Letter] on Windows (or Option + Control + [Letter] on Mac):

📄 Ctrl + Alt + I ➡️ Create an Invoice

🧾 Ctrl + Alt + E ➡️ Create an Expense

📊 Ctrl + Alt + R ➡️ Open Register

❓ Ctrl + Alt + ? ➡️ View the complete list of shortcuts!

Work smarter, not harder. 💡

📈 Want your business bookkeeping completely taken off your plate so you can focus on growing your business? > 📞 Call Andrea at 770-298-5684 or drop a message to learn more!

08/11/2026

The #1 Receipt Mistake Small Business Owners Make

🧾 Are you double-counting your expenses in QuickBooks Online?

Here’s a super common mistake we fix all the time for business owners:

You upload a receipt using the QBO Mobile App (which is awesome!). But then, when that transaction pops up in your Bank Feed, you click "Add" instead of "Match".

🚨 Result: You just logged the expense twice—distorting your income statement and overstating your costs!

💡 The Trick: Always check the Match tab first when reviewing your bank feed! QBO will automatically match uploaded receipts to imported bank transactions.

💼 Are your books getting cluttered with duplicate transactions? Let's get them cleaned up and audit-ready. > 📞 Contact Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC today at 770-298-5684!

08/11/2026

💡 QuickBooks Tip of the Week: Bank Rules are your best friend!

Are you manually categorizing the exact same monthly expenses over and over? (Looking at you, Adobe, software subscriptions, and utility bills...)

Stop manually clicking! Set up Bank Rules in QBO to automatically categorize recurring vendors every time they hit your account.

🛠️ How to do it in 60 seconds:

1. Go to Transactions ➡️ Bank Rules.

2. Click New Rule.

3. Name the rule (e.g., "Monthly Software") and specify the vendor/description.

4. Choose the target expense category and hit Save.

Now, QuickBooks will automatically organize those expenses, cutting your monthly bookkeeping time in half. ⏱️

⚙️ Need help cleaning up your QBO setup or building rules that don't mess up your reporting? > 📞 Call Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC at 770-298-5684 for a quick financial checkup!

08/10/2026

⚖️ In legal practice, a single trust accounting error can cost far more than money—it can cost your license.

For law firms, trust accounting isn't just standard bookkeeping. It’s a strict fiduciary responsibility governed by strict state bar regulations.

Unlike operational accounting, trust accounts (IOLTA/IOTA) demand zero room for error. Yet, even well-intentioned firms run into severe compliance issues due to simple administrative oversights.

Here are 3 critical trust accounting rules every practice must enforce:

1️⃣ Zero Commingling: Client trust funds and firm operational funds must remain strictly separate. Earned fees should be transferred out promptly, and unearned retainers must stay untouched until billed.

2️⃣ Individual Client Ledgers: Maintaining a master trust account balance isn't enough. You must track every single penny down to the individual client ledger to prevent using Client A’s funds to cover Client B’s expenses.

3️⃣ Monthly Three-Way Reconciliation: Reconciling your bank statement to your checkbook register is standard. Legal trust accounting requires a three-way reconciliation matching:

The bank statement balance

The trust ledger balance

The sum of all individual client trust balances

08/10/2026

Are change orders eating your job profits alive? 🛠️

You work too hard to get to the end of a job and realize you broke even. Without real-time project cost accounting, labor overruns and unbilled work hide in the noise.

At Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC, we specialize in bookkeeping and financial tracking built for specialty contractors. We help you track costs by job so you protect every dollar of margin you bid for.

📞 Call today: 770-298-5684

📥 Message us for a free 15-minute Job Cost Audit.

08/10/2026

Is an expired COI hiding on your jobsite?

If a sub gets injured on your job and their insurance has lapsed, your business is on the hook. Pair that with missing daily logs, and back charges will eat your profits whole.

Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC keeps your financial and compliance engine tight:

✅ Subcontractor COI & Insurance Audit Tracking

✅ Field Daily Log Workflow Setup

✅ Job Cost & Expense Allocation

Don't let compliance slip through the cracks.

📞 Contact Andrea at 770-298-5684 to set up your risk review.

08/05/2026

Many construction business owners underestimate the power of cost accounting — until they're applying for loans or SBA financing and need to prove profitability.

Teaching my clients to track job costs isn't just about compliance; it's about giving them the financial visibility to make smarter decisions. Are your projects truly profitable? Can you spot where labor, equipment, or supplies are eating into your margins?

Understanding your numbers isn't just good practice. It’s the difference between getting that line of credit and being left in the dust.

08/05/2026

Our Services
📊 Bookkeeping Services

Stay organized and keep your financial records accurate.

Transaction recording and categorization
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Monthly bookkeeping
Accounts payable and receivable support
Financial record maintenance
Catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping
💼 Accounting Support

Gain better visibility into your business performance.

Financial statement preparation
Profit & loss reports
Balance sheet reporting
Cash flow tracking
Budget support
Financial analysis and insights
💰 Payroll Support

Ensure your team gets paid accurately and on time.

Payroll processing assistance
Payroll record management
Employee payroll reporting
Compliance support
🚀 Business Services

Helping businesses operate more efficiently.

Business organization
Administrative support
Process improvement
Business consulting support
Financial workflows and systems

08/05/2026

📊 Let's Talk Business!

If you could improve ONE area of your business finances this year, what would it be?

👍 Better cash flow ❤️ More profits 😮 Less tax-time stress 👏 More organized bookkeeping

React below and tell us why! Your response may help other business owners discover new strategies.