Accounting & Bookkeeping Services for U.S. CPA Firms

Accurate bookkeeping support delivered by an offshore team that fits your workflow and keeps month-end on track.

63+ U.S. CPA firms
160+ offshore experts
98% retention
Roles & Responsibilities

what we handle vs what your team controls

This keeps control where it belongs, while removing execution bottlenecks.

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What our offshore team handles

  • Day-to-day bookkeeping aligned to your close checklist

  • Transaction recording for bank and credit card activity

  • Accounts payable management (vendor bills, payments, credits, AP reconciliation)

  • Accounts receivable management (invoice/receipt entry, credits, AR reconciliation, aging schedules)

  • Bank & credit card reconciliations with clean tie-outs

  • Balance sheet reconciliations (detailed verification of balance sheet accounts)

  • Draft financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and custom reports)

  • Clean-up and catch-up work (COA setup, opening balance reconciliation, backlog periods, adjustment entries)

  • Workpaper organization and a clear audit trail for reviewer handoff

What stays with your firm

  • Client communication and advisory conversations

  • Final review, adjustments, and sign-off

  • Engagement scope, pricing, and relationship management

  • Accounting policy decisions and judgement calls

Process

How the work flows

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Step 1
Scope and standards alignment

We confirm your client mix, close timelines, review format, and tools.

Step 2
Secure access and setup

We set up folders, naming conventions, trackers, and role-based access so work stays organized.

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Step 3
Monthly execution

We run the bookkeeping tasks, keep reconciliations current, and prepare the close pack.

Step 4
Reviewer feedback loop

We turn comments quickly, keep change notes clear, and maintain version control

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Step 5
Stabilize and improve

Over time, we reduce rework by tightening coding rules, templates, and documentation.

What We Provide

What’s included in our accounting & bookkeeping services

Core bookkeeping support

  • Transaction recording for bank and credit card activity

  • Monthly close checklist support

  • Journal entry support (per your firm’s process)

  • Workpaper build and documentation

Accounts payable management

  • Vendor bill handling: recording bills, payments, and credits

  • AP reconciliation: ensuring AP accuracy and clean aging

Accounts receivable management

  • Customer invoice processing: recording invoices, receipts, and credits

  • AR reconciliation: accurate AR and improved visibility into collections

  • Aging schedules and tracking support

Reconciliations

  • Bank & credit card reconciliations: transaction matching and statement consistency

  • Balance sheet reconciliations: detailed verification of balance sheet accounts

Financial reporting

  • Core reporting: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow

  • Custom reports: analytical reporting tailored to client needs

Clean-up and catch-up activities

  • Chart of accounts setup and opening balance reconciliation

  • Backlog bookkeeping for pending periods, with a clear issue list

  • Adjustment entries and corrected financial statements

QuickBooks training & setup (for your entity or firm)

  • End-to-end QuickBooks setup based on your entity requirements (COA, tax settings, report templates)

  • Personalization of settings to match your industry and compliance needs

  • Hands-on training so your team can use QuickBooks efficiently day to day

  • Best-practice guidance for expenses, invoicing, and financial reporting

  • Ongoing support for troubleshooting and workflow questions

Why Choose Us

Why CPA firms choose us for Accounting & Bookkeeping

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Seamless integration with your workflow

We work inside your tools, formats, and review standards, so your process stays intact.

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Accuracy, timeliness, and reliability

The goal is simple: clean books, clear workpapers, and month-end that doesn’t drag.

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Review-ready outputs

We deliver reconciliations and reports in a way reviewers can approve faster, with fewer back-and-forths.

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End-to-end support, not just task execution

From routine bookkeeping to clean-up and catch-up work, we help stabilize client books over time.

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Security Compliance

Data security and confidentiality

CPA firms trust us with sensitive financial data, so security is built into our operations. We follow secure access principles, controlled data handling, and process discipline that supports compliance-heavy environments.

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SOC 2
Applied
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ISO 27001
Certified
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GDPR
Applied

(If you want, we can share our security overview during the fit call.)

Testimonial

Hear from satisfied clients

“Madras Accountancy has been more than just a partner… they’ve seamlessly supported us in both tax and bookkeeping… Balaji and his team truly care about our success.”
Jonathan McCormick, EA, MST
Co-Founder & COO, Hillhurst Tax Group
“Their team’s expertise in both tax preparation and bookkeeping has brought consistency and reliability… proactive approach… completed on time with a high level of accuracy.
Josh T. Hansen, CPA
Founder & Managing Partner
“They quickly became our primary offshore provider… at preparatory and detail review levels, their staff are excellent… proactive communication and unwavering commitment.”
Dave Myers
COO, RS&F
“Their team’s expertise in tax preparation and review… significantly enhanced our efficiency during peak seasons.
Prasanna G. Kidambi, CPA, MBA
Tax Partner, Stowe & Degon
Let’s Start Working

What happens next

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Free 30 min fit call

We’ll review your close process, client mix, tools, and where bottlenecks show up today

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Clear scope and workflow plan

You get a breakdown of what we handle vs what stays with your firm, plus an onboarding checklist.

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Start with a small pilot and scale

We begin with a defined set of clients (or one lane like reconciliations/AP), then expand once the workflow is stable.

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+1 (818) 491-6518
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info@madrasaccountancy.com
Book a free 30-minute fit call
Got Any Doubts?

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between accounting and bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping covers day-to-day transaction recording and reconciliations. Accounting includes month-end close, reporting, and reviewer-level decisions that ensure accuracy and consistency.

Do you support QuickBooks setup and training?

Yes. We handle end-to-end setup, customization, training, best practices, and ongoing support so your team can operate smoothly.

Can you help with catch-up and clean-up projects?

Yes. We can handle backlog months, opening balance reconciliation, adjustments, and issue lists for reviewer approval.

How do you handle data security?

We follow a security program aligned to CPA firm expectations, supported by SOC 2 (applied), ISO 27001 (certified), and GDPR (applied) controls.

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