Why Bookkeeping Matters
At Bookkeepers Lane, we don’t just enter numbers—we uncover insights, prevent costly mistakes, and help our clients grow with clarity and confidence. Here are just a few examples of how great bookkeeping made a big difference.
Contractor Case Studies
The Remodeler Who Was Losing Money
A general contractor thought his projects were profitable—but once we implemented job costing, he realized two of his top jobs were actually losing money.
• We set up project-based tracking in QuickBooks
• Cleaned up expense coding and organized costs by job
Within 6 months, he increased job profit margins by 27%
The Contractor Facing an Audit
A roofing company came to us mid-audit. Their 1099s weren’t filed, and sales tax was a mess.
- We reconstructed 12 months of clean financials
- Categorized taxable revenue and reconciled sales tax accounts
- Delivered clear reports to support their audit response
They passed the audit and avoided over $20,000 in penalties
Real Estate Investor Case Studies
The Flipper Flying Blind
An investor managing 5 flips a year didn’t track costs per project—and had no idea which ones were actually profitable.
- We set up job-level tracking in QuickBooks
- Recorded project costs and matched them to loan funding
- Created a clear view of profit per flip
Now she budgets accurately and knows which deals are worth repeating.
The Rental Investor Missing Deductions
An out-of-state landlord had no bookkeeping—just a CPA once a year.
• We rebuilt 12 months of books with property-level tracking
• Recovered over $11,000 in missed depreciation and interest
She now receives a clean Schedule E and monthly reporting
Bookkeeping Is More Than Compliance
Every business has a story—and your books should tell the truth. When done right, bookkeeping helps you:
• Know which projects and properties are actually profitable
• Avoid audits and IRS red flags
• Make confident growth decisions
• Take home more of what you earn
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