Category: Accounting Tips

Restaurants run on thin margins and fast decisions. A skilled restaurant bookkeeper turns your POS data into reliable financials, controls tips and sales tax, reconciles delivery apps, and keeps a tight handle on prime cost (food & beverage + labor). At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we pair daily POS flows with a disciplined monthly close, quarterly tax planning, and…

A truly accredited business accountant is more than a number-cruncher—they reduce risk, protect your data, and convert financials into confident decisions. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, our credentialed team (e.g., Enrolled Agent) pairs monthly bookkeeping with quarterly tax planning and year-end compliance so you stay audit-ready and profitable. Explore our Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, Tax Preparation, and Business Consulting. What “Accredited”…

Whether you run a beachfront café, a creative studio in the Grand Central District, or a growing e-commerce operation, the right St. Petersburg accountant keeps you compliant, tax-smart, and decision-ready. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we pair a disciplined monthly close with quarterly tax planning, payroll and sales/tourist tax coordination, and an owner-friendly KPI dashboard. Explore Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation.…

Reliable bookkeeping is the foundation of every smart decision: clean numbers, on-time filings, and clear cash flow. In Tampa Bay, seasonality, payroll growth, and sales/tourist tax add complexity—so your books must be accurate and timely. Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services delivers a documented monthly close paired with quarterly tax planning and a simple owner dashboard. Explore Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation. Why It…

Owners often ask if they need a Controller or a CFO. The short answer: a Controller delivers accurate, timely financials and controls; a CFO turns those numbers into decisions and strategy. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we offer both—paired with monthly bookkeeping—so you get clean data and confident decisions. Explore Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation. Controller vs. CFO (Simple Definitions) Time Horizon & Outputs…

Running a business in Sarasota means balancing seasonality, staffing, and growth—while staying compliant and tax-smart. The right Sarasota accountant delivers a reliable monthly close, proactive tax planning, and clear dashboards so you can make better decisions. Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services supports Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice—locally or fully remote. Explore Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation. Core…

Whether you’re on QuickBooks Online (QBO) or QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), the same issues pop up: bank feed duplicates, reconciliation differences, Undeposited Funds pileups, and mystery balances in Opening Balance Equity. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we clean and stabilize your file, then implement a monthly close so it stays clean. Explore Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation. Top QuickBooks Problems (Symptoms & Fixes) Quick Fixes…

Early-stage companies move fast—your books have to keep up. The wrong setup leads to messy data, tax penalties, and investor delays. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we build a startup-ready close cadence with clean revenue recognition, tight controls, and runway visibility. Explore our Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation. Top Startup Bookkeeping Mistakes (and Fixes) The Startup Close (Month–Quarter–Year)…

Proactive bookkeeping is more than “keeping up.” It’s a disciplined monthly-close system that gives you on-time financials, fewer surprises, and tax-ready records. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we align bookkeeping with cash flow and tax planning so owners can make decisions with confidence. Explore our Bookkeeping, Outsourced Controller/CFO, and Tax Preparation. Top Benefits You’ll See Proactive vs. Reactive (What’s the Difference?) The Proactive…

Restaurants live and die by prime cost (food + labor) and cash flow. Accurate, restaurant-specific bookkeeping turns POS data, inventory, and payroll into the numbers owners need to price menus, schedule labor, and stay compliant. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we build a monthly close for full-service, fast-casual, bars, and cafés—integrated with your POS, payroll, and delivery…