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Bookkeeper for Real Estate & Ecommerce | QuickBooks & Xero
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Bookkeeper for Real Estate & Ecommerce | QuickBooks & Xero
Two important tax deadlines are coming up — and this is exactly why clean, up-to-date books matter.
📌 September 15th
1️⃣ S-Corporation & Partnership Returns
If your S-Corp or Partnership filed for an extension, this is the filing deadline.
2️⃣ Q3 Estimated Tax Payments
Business owners and individuals with investment or other income may also need to make their Q3 estimated tax payment.
But before tax deadlines arrive, your numbers need to be ready.
That means:
✓ Books reconciled
✓ Business income properly recorded
✓ Expenses categorized
✓ Profit figures reviewed
✓ Financial records ready for your CPA or tax professional
Good bookkeeping isn't just about keeping records organized.
It helps you understand what you've earned, prepare for upcoming tax obligations, and avoid last-minute financial surprises.
Are your books ready for the next tax deadline?
#Bookkeeping #SmallBusiness #QuickBooks #Xero #FinancialCleanup #BusinessFinance
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How to audit a CPA client file (step-by-step) 🔍
A clean audit isn’t about catching mistakes…
It’s about understanding the story behind the numbers.
I’ve worked on 10 of client files…
and while every business is different…
this simple structure works almost every time.
It all comes down to:
(1) Review → (2) Reconcile → (3) Validate → (4) Report
➡️ STEP 1: REVIEW (Understand before you fix)
Before touching anything…
I start by reviewing the full file:
→ Financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
→ Chart of Accounts structure
→ Previous year closing balances
→ Notes from prior accountants (if available)
Goal: Spot anything unusual early (negative balances, missing accounts, inconsistencies)
➡️ STEP 2: RECONCILE (Match with reality)
This is where most issues hide.
I reconcile key accounts:
→ Bank & Credit Cards
→ Accounts Receivable / Payable
→ Loans & Liabilities
→ Payroll balances
If the numbers don’t match external documents…
the file isn’t reliable. Simple as that.
➡️ STEP 3: VALIDATE (Check the logic)
Now I dig deeper into transactions:
→ Are expenses categorized correctly?
→ Any duplicate or missing entries?
→ Journal entries without proper support?
→ Revenue recognition accurate?
This step is less about math…
and more about logic.
➡️ STEP 4: ADJUST & CLEAN UP
Once issues are identified:
→ Fix misclassifications
→ Pass adjusting journal entries
→ Clean old or unused accounts
→ Ensure proper cut-off (correct period)
This is where the file starts becoming “audit-ready”
➡️ STEP 5: REPORT (Make it usable)
Finally, I present the cleaned data:
→ Updated Financial Statements
→ Summary of adjustments made
→ Key risks or red flags
→ Recommendations for better processes
Because a good audit doesn’t just fix the past…
it improves the future.
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Most messy files aren’t caused by bad accountants…
They’re caused by broken processes.
Fix the process → and the numbers follow.
That’s how I approach every CPA client file.
What’s the most common issue you’ve seen in financial records?
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A client asked me last week: “I paid my insurance in full in October. Why is the whole amount not showing in my expenses?”
Fair question. Honestly, this is one of the most common things business owners ask me.
Here’s how I explained it. When you pay for a full year of insurance, the money leaves your bank on day one. But the insurance company protects you for 12 months, not one day. So you only use a small part of it at the start. The unused part isn’t an expense yet. It’s cover you have already paid for and still have.
Say you pay 24,000 on 1 October for a 12 month policy. Each month, 2,000 moves into expenses.
By 31 December, you have used 3 months:
Expense so far: 6,000
Still unused: 18,000
That 18,000 stays on the balance sheet as prepaid.
The client still wasn’t fully sure from the numbers alone, so I showed them year by year:
Year 1 (Oct to Dec): 6,000 used, 18,000 still prepaid
Year 2 (Jan to Sep): 18,000 used, 0 left
By the end of the policy, the full 24,000 has moved into expenses. Nothing is lost. It just moves a little each month, as you use the cover.
That’s when it clicked for them.
Rent paid in advance, software subscriptions, annual membership, visa fees and licence fees all work the same way. Pay now, use over time, expense a little each month.
If your bookkeeper says “prepaid” and you just nod, ask them for a schedule like this. It’s your money, you should be able to see where it is.
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I am a Chartered Accountant providing bookkeeping services
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I am a Chartered Accountant providing bookkeeping services
Project Title: QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping & Financial Management
Project Description:
Successfully completed a bookkeeping project using QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records. The project involved recording daily financial transactions, categorizing income and expenses, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports.
As a Chartered Accountant, I focused on maintaining accurate books, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring reliable financial information to support business decision-making.
Key Services Delivered:
QuickBooks Online setup and bookkeeping
Recording and categorizing financial transactions
Bank and credit card reconciliation
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management
Expense tracking and categorization
Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet preparation
Financial records cleanup and accuracy review
Tools Used: QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel
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🚀 Transform Your Business with Odoo ERP | Accounting | Automation
Is your business struggling with disconnected systems, inaccurate financial records, or time-consuming manual processes?
I help businesses streamline their operations with Odoo ERP implementation, professional accounting, and customized business solutions.
As a Chartered Accountant, I combine financial expertise with Odoo ERP knowledge to help businesses achieve better control, accuracy, and efficiency.
💼 My Odoo Services
✅ Odoo ERP Setup & Configuration
✅ Odoo Accounting & Bookkeeping
✅ Chart of Accounts & Financial Setup
✅ Bank Reconciliation & Financial Reporting
✅ Inventory, Sales & Purchase Management
✅ POS, CRM & Manufacturing Configuration
✅ Odoo Data Migration & System Upgrade
✅ Payroll & Tax Configuration
✅ Business Process Automation
✅ Odoo Training & Ongoing Support
Why Work With Me?
📊 Chartered Accountant with accounting and audit experience
⚙️ Practical understanding of business operations
🌍 Experience supporting international clients
🤝 Reliable communication and client-focused solutions
🎯 Focused on accuracy, efficiency, and long-term business growth
Whether you are starting with Odoo or looking to improve your existing ERP system, I can help you build a solution that fits your business.
Let's make your business smarter with Odoo!
📩 Feel free to connect with me on Contra to discuss your project.
— Touqeer Ahmad
Chartered Accountant | Odoo ERP & Accounting Consultant
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I provide professional QuickBooks bookkeeping cleanup and accounting services for the full 2025 financial year. My services include transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, income and expense review, account adjustments, and preparation of accurate financial reports.
If you need help with bookkeeping cleanup, catch-up accounting, or managing your financial records, please feel free to message me directly. I would be happy to discuss your requirements and assist you.
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QuickBooks Bookkeeping & Financial Cleanup
I completed a full bookkeeping project using QuickBooks, ensuring the client's financial records were accurate, organized, and up to date.
Work Completed:
Categorized and recorded business transactions
Reconciled bank and credit card accounts
Managed invoices, bills, income, and expenses
Reviewed and corrected bookkeeping errors
Organized the Chart of Accounts
Prepared Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
Completed catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping
Ensured books were accurate and ready for financial reporting
Tools Used: QuickBooks Online, Excel
Result: Clean, organized, and reliable financial records that gave the client a clear view of their business performance.
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Passionate Mobile & Web UI/UX Specialist
Passionate Mobile & Web UI/UX Specialist
Hi there
I’m MD: Shahidul Islam. Working as a UI/UX Designe
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Hi there
I’m MD: Shahidul Islam. Working as a UI/UX Designe
Electric Car Mobile App
Hello,
Hope you're doing well. This is a, Electric Car Mobile App. Let me know what you are thinking about the design and don't forget to press the "L" button 😎
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Professional Bookkeeper | Quickbooks Online & Xero
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Professional Bookkeeper | Quickbooks Online & Xero
📊 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Behind every clear financial report is a well-organized 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐂𝐎𝐀).
Think of the COA as the financial filing system of a business. It organizes transactions into the right categories so financial information stays clear, accurate, and useful.
The five main account categories are:
💰𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬— What the business owns
📌 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬— What the business owes
👤 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲— The owner’s interest in the business
📈𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 — What the business earns
💸 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬— What the business spends to operate and generate income
A well-structured Chart of Accounts can help businesses:
✅ Keep financial records organized
✅ Generate clearer financial reports
✅ Understand where money is coming from and going
✅ Make more informed business decisions
You don’t need to be an accountant to start understanding your numbers. Sometimes, it begins with knowing how your financial information is organized.
As a bookkeeper, I believe organized books should do more than produce reports—they should help business owners understand the story behind their numbers.
💬𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭?
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Operations Manager | Systems, Teams & Remote Ops
Interior Design, Space Planning & Property Operations
Title: Designed & Delivered 17+ Commercial Properties from Concept to Turnkey
Description:
Through Bridge Interior Design and across all my operational roles, I have managed the full design, procurement, and buildout of 17+ commercial properties including medical offices, resort nurses stations, and commercial spaces across Jamaica. My scope covers everything from initial space planning and layout design through to tile selection, furniture procurement, frosting, branding, signage, and final handover as a fully operational environment. I coordinate all contractors, vendors, and suppliers simultaneously across projects and deliver spaces that are functional, branded, and ready for immediate use. Clients include Oneness Health Centre, Zimmer & Company, and Northwest Construction 360.
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Caribbean Retail Expansion & Sales Operations
Title: Secured Sandals Resorts Partnership & Expanded Distribution Across 5 Caribbean Countries
Description:
At Tesori Ltd I led operations and sales development that secured a strategic retail partnership with Sandals Resorts International, placing Island Trinketz jewelry products across all Sandals gift shops island-wide. I then expanded distribution across Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, and Turks & Caicos. I built inventory management systems, created sales training manuals for field teams, designed and coordinated international trade show booths in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, and supported multiple product line launches. This role combined operations, sales strategy, team training, and Caribbean market expansion.
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Pharmaceutical B2B Scaling & Operations
Title: Scaled a Pharma Company from 1 Client to 1,000+ Partners Across the Caribbean
Description:
As VP then COO of Zimmer & Company, I helped grow a pharmaceutical distribution business from a single client to over 1,000 pharmacies, hospitals, doctors, and medical institutions across Jamaica, Trinidad, Bahamas, and beyond. I built all sales systems, compliance frameworks, inventory processes, and logistics workflows. I managed hybrid and remote teams, negotiated contracts with manufacturers, hosted 24+ radio segments as a brand education initiative, represented the company in international televised media, and planned conferences and expos regionally. When COVID hit I led a full business pivot from CBD distribution to PPE , maintaining complete operational continuity without losing a single client.
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Built Operations Across 17+ Medical Centres From the Ground Up
As Consulting COO for Oneness Health Centre, I transformed a single medical clinic into three fully operational brick-and-mortar locations plus 13+ hotel resort nurses stations across Jamaica. I handled everything — full procurement of construction materials, furniture, equipment and signage, space layout design, branding, and turnkey buildout. I implemented HIPAA-compliant data systems, Homebase time-tracking across all locations, and built a complete HR infrastructure including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and terminations. I also managed social media, approved all artwork, coordinated website photoshoots, and created the entire operational documentation suite used across every location.
#OperationsManagement #Healthcare #HR #SystemsDesign #RemoteOps
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CFO & Accountant | Clarity, Profitability & Scalable Success
