J&L Bookkeeping

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from J&L Bookkeeping! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate the birth of our nation, we’re reminded of the values that make America strong: freedom, hard work, and independence. At J&L Bookkeeping, we’re proud to support the small businesses and entrepreneurs that embody these values every day.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and sparkler-filled holiday with family and friends!

📊 Accounting vs. Bookkeeping: What’s the Difference? 🤔

At J&L Bookkeeping, we often hear the question: “Aren’t accounting and bookkeeping the same thing?”
While they work hand-in-hand, they serve different purposes — and both are essential for a healthy business!

✅ Bookkeeping
Think of it as the foundation — it involves recording daily financial transactions like sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. Accuracy here is key!

✅ Accounting
This is the next level. Accountants analyze, interpret, and report that financial data to help you make informed business decisions — including tax strategy, forecasting, and compliance.

📌 In short:
Bookkeeping keeps your books in order. Accounting tells you what your numbers mean.

Okay folks, who has waited until the very LAST minute to do their 2020 taxes?? 🙋🙋‍♀️ Individuals? Small businesses? October 15th is only 20 days away! Let's throw it all together, just in time! I specialize in bookkeeping, tax prep, and small business consulting, processes, and solutions. Also a geat time to get a jump on 2021 and 2022! Currently taking new clients!!