A well-organized chart of accounts is the backbone of any bookkeeping system.
This guide walks you step by step through setting it up so your financial reports are clear, consistent, and genuinely useful for decision-making.
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At Aurrera Bookkeeping, we specialize in virtual bookkeeping services tailored to the needs of solo entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and small business owners. Our goal is to help you stay on top of your finances so you can focus on what you do best — running your business.
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Industries We Serve
Built for the businesses we know best
We do not try to serve everyone. Our focus on specific business types means you get a bookkeeper who already understands your industry, your expenses, and the financial nuances that matter to you.
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Solo & Small Business Owners
From sole proprietors to small teams — if you run a business and need clean, reliable books, this is what we were built for.
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Service-Based Businesses
Consultants, coaches, agencies, cleaners, contractors — we understand how service businesses invoice, collect, and spend.
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New & Early-Stage Businesses
Starting with the right setup saves you thousands in cleanup costs later. We help new businesses build a financial foundation from day one.
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Real Estate Investors
Rental owners, flippers, short-term hosts, and portfolio investors — we specialize in the per-property tracking, depreciation, and tax prep that generic bookkeeping misses.
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3 steps to get started
Getting your books organized doesn't have to be complicated. Here's exactly what to expect.
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Free Discovery Call
Schedule a free discovery call where we discuss your business and find the solutions that work best for your needs.
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Custom Quote
We'll provide you with a flat-rate quote based on the solutions that are right for your business.
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We Get to Work
We get you onboarded and get right to work organizing your business financials so you can breathe easy.
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I have been working with Aurrera Bookkeeping for over a year now, and I have been consistently impressed with their professionalism and reliability. My books have never been more organized.
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As a solo entrepreneur, I was drowning in receipts and behind on reconciling accounts. Aurrera took everything off my plate and caught me up within weeks. I finally understand my own business finances.
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The payroll management service has been a game changer. My team is always paid on time and I never worry about year-end reports anymore. Worth every penny.
Aurrera Bookkeeping is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor, trained and trusted to manage your books with expert precision.
Got Questions?
Common questions about our bookkeeping services
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Contact UsEverything is handled 100% online. We connect securely to your bank accounts and credit cards through QuickBooks Online, categorize and reconcile your transactions each month, and deliver your financial reports directly to your inbox. No in-person meetings, no paperwork, no friction.
We offer flat-rate monthly pricing customized to your business — based on transaction volume, number of accounts, and services needed. There are no hourly fees or surprise invoices. The best way to get a number is to book a free discovery call — we will send you a clear, itemized proposal after our first conversation.
It is never too late. Catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping is one of the most common services we provide. Whether you are a few months behind or a few years behind, we can reconstruct your records, reconcile all accounts, correct miscategorized transactions, and deliver clean, tax-ready financials — then set up a system to keep you on track going forward.
No. We can help you get set up on QuickBooks Online as part of our onboarding process. If you are already using a different platform, mention it on your discovery call and we can discuss the best path forward. We work primarily in QBO and are a certified ProAdvisor, which means you benefit from the full range of what QuickBooks offers.
Yes. We coordinate directly with your CPA or tax preparer at year-end, delivering a clean set of financials in whatever format they need. Our goal is to make tax season seamless for everyone involved — you should never be scrambling to pull records together at the last minute.
That is completely fine — and exactly why we offer DIY Bookkeeping Training. We set up your QuickBooks correctly, build a workflow specific to your business, and train you one-on-one so you can manage your own books with confidence. When you are ready to hand off, the transition is seamless because we already know your setup. Learn more about training here.
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Your chart of accounts is the foundation of your entire bookkeeping system. Get it wrong and every report downstream will be wrong too. Here is how to get it right.