“Monthly accounting services” sounds clear until you try to pin down what you actually receive each month. Some firms mean basic bookkeeping; others mean a full financial operation. Here’s exactly what a complete monthly engagement with FJ & Associates includes for Kaysville businesses.
## Your Monthly Deliverables
Every month, on a predictable schedule, you receive:
– **Categorized, reviewed transactions** — all activity coded correctly
– **Bank and credit card reconciliations** — every account tied out
– **Profit & loss statement** — what you earned and spent
– **Balance sheet** — what you own and owe
– **Cash flow summary** — where the money actually went
– **AR/AP aging** — who owes you and who you owe
– **A CPA review** — a licensed set of eyes on the numbers, not just data entry
You get these within days of month-end close — current enough to actually use for decisions.
## What Else a Full Engagement Includes
Beyond the monthly close, a complete [outsourced accounting](https://cpaone.net/accountant/) relationship typically folds in:
– **Payroll** runs and filings (if you have employees)
– **Sales tax** filing where applicable
– **Year-round tax planning**, so the annual return is a formality
– **A point of contact** who knows your business and answers questions
## How the Flat Monthly Fee Works
Your fee is fixed based on transaction volume and the services included — quoted up front after a short scoping call. No hourly surprises, no bills for asking a question.
| Engagement level | Typical includes |
|—|—|
| Core | Monthly bookkeeping + financials + CPA review |
| Plus payroll | Core + payroll runs & filings |
| Full-service | Core + payroll + tax planning & prep + advisory |
## FAQs
**What do I actually get each month?**
Reconciled accounts, a P&L, balance sheet, cash flow summary, AR/AP aging, and a CPA review — delivered within days of month-end.
**Is payroll included in monthly accounting?**
It can be. Many businesses bundle payroll into the monthly engagement so everything reconciles automatically.
**How much does monthly accounting cost?**
It’s a flat monthly fee based on volume and services, commonly starting around $263/month for bookkeeping. We quote it up front.
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**Missy Dennis, CPA** | Partner, FJ & Associates, PLLC — Kaysville, UT. Licensed CPA with 20+ years in public accounting.
