Bookkeeping & Accounting Services

ADG keeps your books accurate, your financials current, and your business decisions grounded in real numbers — not guesswork.

What Outsourced Bookkeeping Actually Gets You

Most small business owners didn't start their company to spend evenings reconciling bank statements. When the books fall behind, the problems compound — tax season becomes a scramble, cash flow surprises catch you off guard, and the numbers you'd need to make a smart business decision simply aren't there. Our bookkeeping and accounting services for small businesses in Monroe, LA exist to close that gap.

 

As a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor firm, we build your books in a platform designed for the way small businesses actually operate. Monthly reconciliations, financial statement preparation, bank and credit card reconciliations, and sales tax reports are handled on a consistent schedule — so you always know where you stand, and nothing waits until April to surface.

Small Business Bookkeeping Built for Ouachita Parish

Our clients are closely held businesses, LLCs, partnerships, S-corps, and sole proprietors across Monroe, West Monroe, and the surrounding communities of Ouachita Parish. They range from professional service firms and contractors to retail operations and real estate investors. What they share is a need for books that are accurate, timely, and connected to the bigger picture of their tax and financial strategy.

 

That last point matters more than most business owners realize. When your bookkeeper and your CPA are the same firm, the financial statements we prepare in January aren't being handed off to a stranger at tax time — they're already in context. We know what's in the numbers because we built them. That continuity reduces errors, accelerates your return preparation, and gives your tax planning a foundation it wouldn't otherwise have.

 

We serve clients throughout Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington, and Calhoun — with a physical office on Walnut Street in downtown Monroe for those who prefer to meet in person.

How We Structure Bookkeeping Engagements

We don't offer a single bookkeeping package and ask every business to fit it. Engagements are structured around the complexity of your books, the volume of transactions, and what level of reporting you need month to month. Before any work begins, you'll complete our intake questionnaire so we can assess your current setup, identify any cleanup required, and propose a scope that matches your actual situation.

 

All professional staff at ADG hold AICPA and Louisiana Society of CPAs membership. Two members of our team carry the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) credential — a designation that reflects advanced competency in financial management, not just compliance work. When your books are in our hands, they're being managed by people who understand what the numbers mean for your business, not just how to enter them.

 

If your business also needs payroll processing, we handle that through Gusto as a Platinum/Gold partner — so payroll entries flow into your books without a handoff gap.

common questions from our clients

Frequently Asked Questions About Bookkeeping & Accounting Services in Monroe, LA

  • What bookkeeping software does ADG use?

    We work in QuickBooks Online and hold a ProAdvisor certification. If your business is already using QBO, we can connect directly to your existing file. If you're not yet set up, we handle the initial configuration as part of onboarding.

  • How is outsourced bookkeeping different from hiring an in-house bookkeeper?

    With outsourced bookkeeping, you get a credentialed CPA firm managing your books rather than a single employee — which means coverage continuity, no payroll overhead, and direct integration with your tax preparation and planning work. For most small businesses in Monroe, it's a more cost-effective and strategically sound arrangement.

  • Do you offer bookkeeping for businesses outside of Monroe?

    Yes. We serve clients throughout Ouachita Parish, including West Monroe, Sterlington, and Calhoun. Most bookkeeping work is handled remotely through QuickBooks Online, so physical proximity is rarely a constraint.

  • What does the bookkeeping onboarding process look like?

    It starts with our intake questionnaire, which helps us understand your current setup, transaction volume, and reporting needs. From there, we assess whether any historical cleanup is required before establishing your ongoing monthly cadence. We'll walk you through what's needed before any engagement begins.

  • Can ADG handle both my bookkeeping and my business tax return?

    Yes — and that combination is one of the more significant advantages of working with a CPA firm rather than a standalone bookkeeping service. When we manage your books throughout the year, your tax return preparation is faster, more accurate, and built on financials we already understand in full context.