Gritty & Real Bookkeeping
(Steph-style)

"If You’re Still Guessing at Your Numbers… You’re Already Behind."

Let’s fix that. Flat Rate Bookkeeping with real strategy baked in.

Bookkeeping Services (Remote-First)

We specialize in remote bookkeeping services that gives business owners peace of mind and accurate financial visibility.

We bring in all your financial accounts, checking, savings, credit cards, and lines of credit and reconcile them across the board. Creating 100% accurate reports.

We help transition your business into a paperless bookkeeping workflow, reducing clutter and improving efficiency.

QuickBooks Training & Coaching

We offer real training, not just how to click around in QuickBooks, but how to understand your books.

We also coach clients who want to learn how to manage their own books, with systems and sanity.

Important note: Knowing QuickBooks doesn’t mean you know bookkeeping, and vice versa. We help bridge that gap for business owners and DIY bookkeepers.

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person holding pencil near laptop computer

Business Tax Preparation
(With Clean Books)

We only prepare taxes if: We do your bookkeeping, or you come to us with completed and accurate financial reports.

No guessing. No shoeboxes. No stress.

Compliance Management

Flat Rate stays on top of all the small business tax deadlines so you don’t have to. We track and file city, county, and entity-level business taxes, especially across the many cities within Los Angeles County.

Download our free Compliance Checklist eBook to get a head start on what’s due and when.

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person sitting on couch holding a Surface device
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a close up of a typewriter with a tax return sign on it

Learn Basic Bookkeeping for Startups

We help new business owners build solid foundations: Learn the basics of small business bookkeeping. Understand what to track, what to ignore, and how to avoid IRS red flags. Ideal for freelancers, consultants, and solopreneurs

QuickBooks Time Tracking for Field Contractors

If you manage contractors or employees in the field. We help you implement or train you how to use QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets). Track time by job, location, or crew, and sync it with payroll and billing.

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woman and man sitting in front of monitor
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What Makes Flat Rate Different

High-end service with no-nonsense clients only. Flat rate, transparent pricing, no hourly surprises. You get access to decades of experience without hiring in-house.

We don’t chase bargain hunters, we build lasting partnerships with clients who want it done right the first time!

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