OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING
Fixed fee.
Secure, digital workflow.
Real-time data, 24/7.
It’s a BASE hit for your business.
BASE is Business Accounting Solutions and Expertise—an end-to-end outsourced accounting service that lets you focus on what you do best—running and growing your business. BASE is like having your own accounting department and trusted advisor on staff.
Our team handles all your day-to-day accounting tasks in a highly efficient, digital workflow. We collaborate with you online through our advanced, secure web platform that gives you the freedom of on-demand, real-time views of your data and financial snapshot. Best of all, BASE services are bundled to suit your needs with an affordable, fixed monthly fee—no unpleasant billing surprises, ever.
Find the BASE plan that’s right for your business:
*additional fees may apply
Starting at $700*
- Account reconciliation
- Monthly or quarterly data entry
- Reconcile up to 4 bank accounts
- Reconcile up to 2 credit card accounts
- W9 tracking
- 1099 preparation
- Payroll - via our preferred provider
- Tax - excludes personal returns
- Advice & Consulting
- Prepare quarterly financial statements
- BPAR tax if applicable
- Annual tax planning
- Entity review
- Software included
- QBO
- Secure portal
Starting at $1,000*
- Includes Foraker Package + additional services below
- Account reconciliation
- Weekly or monthly data entry
- Reconcile up to 7 bank accounts
- Reconcile up to 4 credit card accounts
- Bill Pay - ACH or E-Pay - no live bills
- Advice
- Annual, quarterly or monthly meeting option
- Monthly or quarterly financials pending preference
- Software included
- Bill Pay
- DEXT if applicable
Starting at $2,000*
- Includes St. Elias Package + additional services below
- Account reconciliation
- Track credit card receipts if needed
- Project, class or location tracking
- Point of Sale matching to revenue
- Bill Pay - ACH or E-Pay - up to 10 live bills per month
- Advice
- Monthly meeting option
- Monthly financials
- Monthly budget if applicable
Bookkeeping
You run your business…we’ll run the numbers
Running your business is a full-time job without the added layer of accounting chores. Let our team tackle your complex daily bookkeeping work, from transaction classification, expense tracking and payroll to bill payment, invoicing, tax planning and preparation. Suddenly, life is easier, and you always have a clear picture of your financial position.
- Get confidence—Rest easy knowing that your accounting work is handled with precision.
- Save time—Reclaim hours spent on bookkeeping chores and invest them advancing your business.
- Save money—Get comprehensive services with the predictability of a fixed monthly fee. No billing surprises caused by creeping hourly charges.
Payroll
Now payroll is painless.
Payroll is tricky and time-consuming, and mistakes can lead to compliance issues and costly fixes. Let our team handle your complex payroll chores, including scheduled processing, employee setup, salary changes, payroll filings, W2 and 1099 processing, time tracking and more. We provide relief from payroll pain.
- Stop worrying — Trust that your payroll is processed and payroll taxes are filed accurately and on time.
- Save time — You’ll save countless hours—and a lot of stress—when you let us handle your time-consuming payroll work.
- Work smart — Our team and our secure online platform make payroll processing easy and efficient for you.
Tax
Personalized tax solutions
“I enjoy doing my taxes,” said no business owner ever. Don’t worry, our team is passionate about getting your taxes right and reducing both your financial burden and your anxiety level. No two clients and no two tax returns are alike, and we’re committed to giving you a solution that’s right for you, delivered with modern, digital ease.
- Tailored — Because every client is different, we examine appropriate deductions and consider your unique situation to help minimize your tax burden.
- Easy — From gathering and organizing your tax documents to filing your returns, you’ll benefit from secure online convenience and a low-friction, modern experience.
- Intelligent — Good tax returns start with good planning. Our expert team is here to assist you throughout the year in planning for an optimal tax result.
Audit Protection
Fear no audit—our team is in your corner
When it comes to a showdown with the IRS, our team has the depth of experience to get issues resolved. Put our team to work for you to handle and respond to IRS notices and letters and represent you at both the state and federal levels up to appeals and/or litigation.
- Rest easy — You sleep well knowing that you have an experienced team working as your advocate and trusted advisor.
- Save time — Dealing with IRS correspondence is time consuming, especially if you don’t have detailed knowledge of the procedures and potential pitfalls. Our team will save your time (and your sanity).
- Stay focused — Your business needs your full attention. Let us handle the IRS so you can keep steering the ship.
Your own accounting department—without the overhead.
When you choose to outsource your accounting work to Rulien + Associates, you get the depth and expertise of seasoned accounting professionals without the onerous expense of funding your own full-time staff. It’s good business sense!
We work collaboratively with you via our advanced, secure client center to support a streamlined and highly efficient workflow. And because work is performed online, you always have real-time views of your data and financial situation.
Best of all, we bundle services for a fixed monthly fee—allowing you to budget predictably, without any unpleasant billing surprises.