Your Questions, Answered

  • I partner with nonprofits, law firms, and real estate investors who want clean, reliable financials and a calm, forensic approach to their books. My clients typically manage multiple funding streams, entities, or properties and need clarity they can trust.

  • It means I don’t just record numbers, I verify them.

    I look for:

    • inconsistencies

    • missing information

    • structural drift

    • gaps between what’s happening and what’s recorded

    It’s a deeper, more precise level of accounting oversight.

  • Bookkeepers record transactions.

    Accountants prepare financials and tax filings.

    I focus on the structure behind the numbers.

    I make sure your books, systems, and cash flow actually match reality — and stay that way.

  • We walk through:

    • your current structure

    • your pain points

    • what’s working and what isn’t

    • what clarity looks like for you

    It’s calm, direct, and judgment‑free.

    You don’t need to prepare anything.

  • Typically:

    • access to your accounting system

    • bank statements

    • PM reports (if applicable)

    • any existing financial documents

    You don’t need to organize anything first — that’s what I’m here for

  • I work with:

    • QuickBooks Online

    • QuickBooks Desktop

    • Xero

    • Property management systems (AppFolio, Buildium, Rent Manager)

    • Donor and grant systems used by nonprofits

    If you’re using something else, I can adapt. I have yet found a system to complex to navigate.

  • Yes — but only when it’s necessary.

    I don’t push software changes unless your current system is limiting your clarity.tem description

  • Pennies Count uses a transparent, fixed, starting‑at pricing model.

    Your final price depends on:

    • the number of entities or programs

    • the condition of your books

    • the complexity of your structure

    • the level of oversight you need

    I don’t quote pricing until I’ve reviewed your setup — it protects both of us.

  • That’s exactly when you call me.

    Nothing surprises me, and nothing is “too messy.”

    My work is calm, structured, and judgment‑free.

  • Most reviews and cleanups take 2–6 weeks, depending on complexity.

    Ongoing oversight is available for clients who want controller‑level support.

  • If you’re unsure, start with the consultation.

    I’ll tell you exactly which service fits your situation — or if you need something different.

  • Book a consultation.

    We’ll walk through your structure, your goals, and the clarity you need — and move forward from there.