Ongoing bookkeeping
Support recording and organizing business income and expenses on an agreed schedule, with follow-up on questions and missing information.
Accounting & Bookkeeping · NationwideClear books.
Clear books.
A better view
of your business.
Practical accounting and bookkeeping support for farms, self-employed owners, and businesses across the United States.
Your books should help you understand your operation. Hearthstone brings more than 20 years of accounting and tax experience to organizing records, keeping accounts current, and making the numbers easier to follow.
20+ yearsAccounting & tax experience
Farms & businessesSupport shaped around your operation
Nationwide serviceWork with us from wherever you are
More than keeping recordsMake your books
Make your books
a useful part of
running your business.
When records are organized and accounts are up to date, it's easier to see what your business is earning, where money is going, and which questions need attention.
We take time to understand how you operate and how your records are maintained. Then we discuss the bookkeeping or accounting work that would help, including the scope, frequency, and information needed.
Our aim is a clearer financial picture and a process you can keep working with.
Support that meets you where you areKeep up. Catch up.
Keep up. Catch up.
Understand the picture.
We agree on the services that fit your operation, rather than assuming every business needs the same arrangement.
Account reconciliation
Help comparing accounting records with bank and credit card statements and working through differences or incomplete entries.
Catch-up bookkeeping
Help bringing outstanding records into order. We review the periods involved and discuss the work needed, fees, and timing before beginning.
Record organization
Support making sense of statements, receipts, and existing records so the information needed for accounting and tax preparation is easier to find.
Financial reports & explanations
Preparation of financial reports as agreed in your engagement, with appointments to discuss what the numbers show and the questions they raise.
Tax preparation readiness
Help organizing the accounting information behind your tax return and identifying records that need attention before preparation begins.
Different operations. Personal attention.Accounting support
Accounting support
for the work you do.
We learn about your activities, how income and expenses flow, and the records you already keep.
Farms & agriculture
Support for the records behind agricultural operations, with attention to the way your farm earns income, incurs expenses, and prepares for tax time.
Explore farm servicesSelf-employed owners
Help organizing business income and expense records so independent work is supported by a clearer set of books.
Explore individual tax preparationBusinesses
Bookkeeping and accounting support for owners who want help maintaining records and understanding their business's financial information.
Explore business tax servicesYour books & your taxesA clearer connection
A clearer connection
from everyday records
to tax preparation.
Accounting and tax preparation are closely connected. Organized records provide the information needed to prepare your return and make it easier to identify questions that need a closer look.
Hearthstone offers both accounting support and tax preparation. We can discuss one service or a combined engagement, depending on what you need.
We'll agree on the work involved so you understand which services are included and what information you'll need to provide.
Getting startedBegin with your records.
Begin with your records.
Build a workable routine.
Whether your books are current or need attention, a conversation is a useful first step.
01
Show us where things stand.
Tell us about your operation, current bookkeeping method, accounts, and the periods or tasks you need help with.
02
Agree on the support.
We discuss the scope, frequency, fees, and timing. We'll explain how to share records and arrange any necessary access securely.
03
Keep the information moving.
Provide the agreed records, respond to questions, and review the work together. We discuss any additional work before proceeding.
A helpful starting pointBring what you have.
Bring what you have.
Tell us what you need.
Your exact document list will depend on the work involved. These items help us understand where to begin.
About your operation
- A brief description of your farm or business
- Your current bookkeeping system or recordkeeping method
- The months or years you need help with
- Your priorities, questions, and timing needs
Available financial records
- Existing accounting reports or bookkeeping files
- Bank, credit card, and loan statements
- Income and expense records and supporting documents
- Prior-year returns and asset records, when relevant
Wait for secure sharing instructions before sending financial records. Please don't send account passwords or sensitive documents through ordinary email or the general inquiry form.
Accounting & bookkeeping questionsA little clarity
A little clarity
before we begin.
Can you help if my books are behind?
Yes. We can discuss catch-up bookkeeping and record organization. We'll review what is available, identify the work needed, and agree on scope, fees, and timing.
Do I need ongoing bookkeeping or a one-time project?
That depends on your records and needs. We can discuss an ongoing arrangement or a defined project, such as organizing a period of outstanding records.
Do you work with my current accounting software?
Tell us which system you use and how your records are maintained. We'll discuss whether we can work with that setup and what access or information would be needed.
Can we work together remotely?
Yes. Hearthstone works primarily virtually with farms and businesses nationwide. We provide secure document-sharing instructions and discuss the best way to exchange the records needed.
Can you prepare my tax returns too?
Yes. We also offer farm, individual, and business tax preparation. We'll discuss whether you need accounting support, return preparation, or both, and agree on the services included.
How are accounting fees determined?
Fees depend on the services, transaction volume, accounts involved, condition of your records, and frequency of work. We discuss scope and fees before beginning.
Can you help me understand my financial reports?
Yes. We can arrange an appointment to discuss your financial information, explain the reports included in your engagement, and work through your questions.
Let's make your books
work better for you.
Tell us about your records, your operation, and where you could use support.