How do I get started?

Start with your free Discovery Score: answer six quick questions and run the cost calculator to see where you stand in about 60 seconds, no email needed. From there it is a free 15-minute call, then your free Snapshot.

What is the difference between the Snapshot and the Diagnostic?

The Snapshot is the high-level read: a free, file-verified look at roughly where your books stand, plus one real problem we spot. The Diagnostic is the detailed version: we go area by area, tie each finding to its source document, and hand you a fixed price to fix it. The Snapshot tells you something is off; the Diagnostic tells you exactly what, where, and what it costs to make right.

How much does a QuickBooks cleanup cost?

It depends on how far behind you are and how complex your books are, so we do not guess at it. Your free Snapshot gives you a high-level read, and the paid Diagnostic sets the exact, fixed price to fix it. As a rough range, cleanups run from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, and monthly bookkeeping starts at $300/mo. You will always know the number before any work begins.

How long does a cleanup take?

Most cleanups land anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on how many months or years we are catching up and how complex the file is. Your Diagnostic scopes the timeline up front, so you are not left guessing.

How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Monthly bookkeeping starts at $300 per month and scales with your transaction volume, the number of accounts you have, and the level of reporting and support you need. Add-ons like accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll oversight adjust the price. You will always know your monthly number up front, with no surprises.

What if I am months or years behind?

That is exactly what we do, and there is no judgment. Being behind is the most common reason owners call us. We catch you up, fix what was never done right, and give you a clean starting point you can trust, then keep it that way with monthly bookkeeping.

What is full charge bookkeeping?

Full charge bookkeeping means taking responsibility for the complete accounting cycle, not just data entry. That covers recording and categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, overseeing payroll, tracking sales tax, and producing clear financial reports. In short, everything needed to keep your books accurate and CPA-ready, all in one place.

What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant or CPA?

A bookkeeper keeps your financial records accurate and organized: recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and producing clean monthly reports. A CPA or tax preparer uses those clean records to file your taxes and handle higher-level tax planning. We are the bookkeeping side. We keep your books clean and CPA-ready all year so your CPA has everything they need at tax time.

Do I need a bookkeeper if I already have a CPA?

Usually yes, and the two roles work together. Most small businesses need a bookkeeper all year and a CPA or tax preparer at tax time. We handle the monthly books so they stay clean and current, which actually makes your CPA's job easier and often cheaper, since they are not fixing a year of records before they can file.

Do you file my taxes?

No. FulCharBo is not a CPA firm and we do not prepare or file taxes. Our job is to keep your books clean and CPA-ready all year, so when it is time to file, your CPA or tax preparer has everything they need: reconciled, categorized, and tied to source documents. We work closely with your CPA and flag anything worth their attention, but the filing is theirs.

What is the difference between cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping?

Catch-up is for books that are simply behind: months or years of transactions that were never recorded. Cleanup is for books that were done but done wrong: miscategorized transactions, accounts that never reconciled, a messy chart of accounts. Many businesses need both, and our Cleanup and Catch-Up service handles them together so you end up with one clean, current, trustworthy file.

Which QuickBooks do you work in, and can you set it up?

We specialize in QuickBooks Online, and yes, we can set it up from scratch or clean up an existing file. Whether you are brand new to QuickBooks or years into a messy file, we get it configured the right way so your books are accurate and easy to keep current.

Do you run my payroll?

No, and that is by design. We handle payroll setup and oversight: we help set it up right, keep it accurate and reconciled in your books, and track the payroll taxes and liabilities. Your own team or your payroll provider, such as Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or ADP, runs each payroll. We make sure it lands clean in your books.

Do you handle sales tax?

We track the sales tax you collect and owe and keep it reconciled, so the numbers are always ready. We do not file sales-tax returns. Your CPA or tax professional handles the filing.

Who approves payments on accounts payable?

You do. We organize and track your bills and prepare them for payment, but you approve every payment before anything goes out. We never move your money.

Do you chase down unpaid invoices?

We set up your invoicing and run automated payment reminders inside QuickBooks, and we keep your receivables tracked so you always know who owes what. We are not a collections agency, so actually working the phones on a late customer stays your call. You set the terms; we keep the system clean and the reminders going.

Do you work with businesses outside Atlanta?

Yes. We work with small businesses across the United States. Atlanta is simply our home base.

How do you access my QuickBooks, and is my data secure?

You grant secure, read-only access to your QuickBooks Online, and only when you are comfortable. We work inside your own file, so your data stays yours.