Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend QuickBooks Online for most our clients, but we also work with other platforms such as QuickBooks Desktop, Wave, and Xero.

While we can prepare income tax returns, we believe our clients are better served by firms that specialize in tax preparation, as our primary strengths are in bookkeeping and business advisory. We evaluate tax return requests on a case-by-case basis, depending on our staffing levels and the complexity of the return. If we’re unable to assist, we can recommend a trusted tax specialist and ensure your books are in perfect order for tax season.

This choice depends on how involved you want to be in your business’s day-to-day bookkeeping. Fully outsourced bookkeeping is ideal for clients who prefer to be completely hands-off, allowing our team to handle all bookkeeping tasks, from transaction classification to account reconciliation and financial reporting. On the other hand, bookkeeping review is suited for clients who prefer to manage their own bookkeeping but need expert oversight to ensure accuracy, catch any errors, and provide valuable feedback on improvements.

All of our services at HWA are customized to meet the specific needs of each client, and so is our pricing. Costs are determined by the scope of work we agree upon together, and we operate on a time and material basis rather than a flat rate or subscription model. This approach ensures that our team can dedicate the time needed to deliver high-quality, accurate accounting work. If you have a specific budget in mind, we are happy to work with you to tailor the scope of services as much as possible to stay within your budget while still meeting your business’s needs.