Monthly bookkeeping and cleanup · Mesa, the East Valley, and online
Clean books. Clear picture.
Accurate monthly bookkeeping and catch-up cleanup for self-employed people and small businesses, so you always know where your money stands.
Free intro call: 30 minutes, by phone, Zoom, or Teams. No obligation.
Reconciled every month
Every bank and credit card account tied back to its statement.
Reports in plain English
A short summary of what changed and what needs your attention.
Secure by design
Accountant access and a secure portal, never shared passwords.
Services
Two ways I can help
Start with a cleanup if your records are behind, or go straight to monthly bookkeeping. You receive a written fee after a short call, based on your transaction volume, number of accounts, and reporting needs.
Monthly bookkeeping
Steady, predictable support so your books stay current and ready when you need them.
- Transactions categorized and reviewed
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Month-end review and adjusting entries
- Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet, with a plain-English summary
- A short list of questions, so nothing is guessed
- Records organized so your tax preparer can use them
Cleanup and catch-up
For books that are behind, messy, or inherited from someone else. A one-time project with a written scope.
- Review of your existing records and accounting software
- Missing months caught up
- Misclassified, duplicate, and unreconciled items corrected
- Every account reconciled to its statements
- A summary of what I found and what changed
- An option to continue with monthly bookkeeping
What MQ Bookkeeping does not do
MQ Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping services only. It does not prepare tax returns, perform audits or reviews of financial statements, give legal advice, or process payroll. I'm glad to work alongside your tax preparer and share organized records with them, with your permission.
Who I help
Built for straightforward books
I take on a limited number of clients so each one gets consistent attention. That means being clear about who I can serve well right now.
A good fit
- Self-employed professionals, freelancers, and consultants
- Small service businesses with a manageable number of accounts and transactions
- Owners whose books have fallen behind and need to be brought current
- Owners who want a dependable monthly routine and a clear view of their numbers
Probably not a fit yet
- Businesses with significant inventory or multiple entities
- Very high transaction volumes
- Payroll processing or tax return preparation
- Audited or reviewed financial statements
Not sure which group you're in? Book a call and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.
How it works
A simple, clear start
Nothing starts until you've seen the scope and fee in writing and agreed to it.
Free intro call
We talk through your business, your records, and what you need. I'll tell you honestly whether MQ Bookkeeping is a good fit.
Written proposal
You receive a clear scope, timeline, and fee, plus a separate one-time fee if your books need catching up.
Secure onboarding
I ask for accountant access to your accounting software, never your passwords. Documents move through a secure portal, not regular email.
Monthly close and report
Each month I categorize, reconcile, and review your books, then send your reports with a short summary and any questions. Target delivery: by the 15th of the following month.
About
Meet Milad Qayum, CPA
I'm a CPA with a master's degree in Taxation and Data Analytics. My background is in accounting: bookkeeping, account reconciliations, adjusting entries, financial statement corrections, and helping clients get set up and onboarded.
I started MQ Bookkeeping to give self-employed people and small business owners something simple and dependable: books that are accurate, current, and easy to understand. It's an independent, one-person practice, so you always work directly with me.
I live in Mesa and work with clients across the East Valley and online.
MQ Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping services only. It does not provide tax preparation, audit, or attest services.
How I work
Accuracy first
Every account reconciled and every month reviewed before it reaches you.
Plain English
Reports come with a short explanation, not just a stack of numbers.
Privacy
Your records are used only to do your work, and shared with your tax preparer only with your permission.
FAQ
Common questions
Fees depend on how many transactions and accounts you have, how far behind your records are, and which reports you need. After a short intro call, I send a written proposal with a monthly fee and, if your books need catching up, a separate one-time cleanup fee, so you know the cost before anything starts.
I work in QuickBooks Online. If you aren't using accounting software yet, we can talk through the simplest option for your business.
No. MQ Bookkeeping focuses on bookkeeping. I can keep your records organized so your tax preparer has what they need, and with your permission I'm glad to answer their questions about your books.
That's what cleanup and catch-up is for. I review what you have, give you a written scope and one-time fee, then reconcile your accounts, correct errors, and bring your records current. If you'd like, we then move to monthly bookkeeping.
Please don't send financial documents by regular email or through the contact form. Once we've signed an agreement, I set up a secure portal or encrypted file exchange. For accounting software, I ask you to invite me as an accountant user rather than sharing your password.
Your agreement sets a clear schedule. Once your statements and answers to my questions are in, I aim to deliver your reconciled books and reports by the 15th of the following month. I take on a limited number of clients so each one gets consistent attention.
I'm based in Mesa and work with clients across the East Valley and online. Meetings are by phone or video; in-person meetings are not offered.
Contact
Book a free intro call
Pick a time that works for you, or send a short message and I'll reply within 2 business days.
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A free 30-minute call by phone, Zoom, or Teams. No obligation.
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