Small Business Accounting and Bookkeeping Services
Over 25 years of experience helping Louisiana and California business owners stay compliant, profitable, and focused on growing their business.
Expert Bookkeeping for Louisiana & California Businesses
Accounting Services Unlimited has over 25 years of experience assisting business owners like you in Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to take over everything from the day to day number crunching and keeping up with your financial records to your monthly state and local sales tax filings. We want to set you free to focus on what you do best – run your business!
Every account is set up with a customized QuickBooks accounting data file tailor made to your company's unique requirements. Already have a customized QuickBooks file? No problem! We can import your current file and preserve your chart of accounts and revenue and expense classifications.
Accounting Services Unlimited will take care of all standard monthly, quarterly, and yearly bookkeeping activities including the coding and posting of all financial transactions on a cash basis. We will even reconcile all of your business bank accounts at no additional charge!
When you partner with Accounting Services Unlimited, you will always know where you stand with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. This includes monthly Profit and Loss complete with Sales, Purchase and Expense Ledgers with YTD comparison, Balance Sheets, and Income Statements.
What's Included
How It Works
Free Consultation
We review your current accounting situation and design a plan customized to your business needs.
QuickBooks Setup
We set up or import your QuickBooks file and begin coding all financial transactions on a cash basis.
Monthly Reporting
Receive clear, accurate financial reports every month so you always know exactly where your business stands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in ASU's monthly bookkeeping service?
ASU's monthly bookkeeping service includes: transaction coding and posting for all income and expenses, bank and credit card reconciliation, QuickBooks management, monthly Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. Sales tax filing for Louisiana parishes is included for clients with sales tax obligations. Bank reconciliation is included at no additional charge.
How does bank reconciliation work and why does it matter?
Bank reconciliation is the process of matching your QuickBooks records against your actual bank statements every month to verify they agree. It catches data entry errors, duplicate transactions, bank fees you may have missed, and unauthorized charges. Without monthly reconciliation, errors compound — and by tax time, you may have months of discrepancies to untangle.
What if my books are months (or years) behind?
ASU handles catch-up bookkeeping regularly. We'll review your situation, give you a flat-rate quote to bring your records current, and establish a monthly schedule going forward. Clients who are years behind often find that catch-up bookkeeping uncovers deductions they've missed and gives them a clear picture of where their business actually stands.
How do I send documents to ASU?
Most clients use QuickBooks Online, which allows you to upload receipts and documents directly. We can also set up a secure document-sharing folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar) for bank statements, invoices, and receipts. Some local clients drop off physical documents at one of our three offices. We work with whatever method is easiest for you.
Should I use cash-basis or accrual accounting for my small business?
Most small businesses use cash-basis accounting, which records income when received and expenses when paid. It's simpler, easier to understand, and sufficient for most IRS purposes. Accrual accounting records income when earned and expenses when incurred — it provides a more accurate picture of profitability but is more complex. ASU can recommend which method makes sense for your specific business at your free consultation.
Can ASU handle bookkeeping for franchise businesses?
Yes. ASU has experience with franchise bookkeeping, including tracking royalty payments, marketing fund contributions, and meeting the financial reporting requirements that many franchisors impose. We can provide reporting in whatever format your franchisor requires, whether that's a standard P&L or a custom franchise report template.
How is bookkeeping priced at ASU?
ASU charges flat monthly rates based on transaction volume and services included — not hourly. Flat-rate pricing means your bill is predictable month to month. Pricing is customized to your business at the free consultation. Call (504) 838-7140 for a quote. There is no contract required.
Can ASU provide bookkeeping services for a business outside Louisiana or California?
Yes. ASU provides remote bookkeeping services nationwide through QuickBooks Online. If your business is located outside Louisiana or California, ASU can still handle your bookkeeping, financial reporting, and federal tax preparation. State-specific tax filings for states other than Louisiana and California are handled on a case-by-case basis.