Judith Schwartz of Bottom Line Bookkeeping has gone out of business, due to a hand injury…read more She had worked for me for many years, but as of a couple months ago was unable to continue due to her physical issue, and apparently she is completely retired now. Best wishes for a happy retirement.

After reading all of the glowing reviews our small firm decided to hire Judith to do our books,…read moreespecially after she informed us that the cost would be about $300/quarter, as opposed to the other person that told us it would be $300/month for their services. Judith required that we supply her with a computer, with a program, with a workspace. So we jumped through hoops, buying her a computer, buying the program and she was to work at my desk. When I asked if she could use my table or the conference room so that I could get some work done, she informed me that it wasn't comfortable and she needed to sit at my desk, so I was not even able to work in my own office. Well the $1200 quoted turned out to be more like the $300/month the other bookkeeper had quoted us. $3000 later, the end of the year came and went with no books provided. We followed up with her and she told us that she was too busy to finish our books in a timely manner. With no other choice, we hired another bookkeeper after the new year. We turned over the files prepared by Judith, assuming they could just finish the books with the data provided, and were informed that there were so many errors, issues and inaccuracies that they had to start all over again. After we had to pay the other bookkeeper $3000 to redo our books, we approached Judith requesting a refund since we couldn't use anything that she prepared and she refused to even speak with us or try to work it out in any way. Despite her tagline, our peace of mind was clearly not her bottom line, I personally found Judith to be extremely unprofessional, regularly cursing and using vulgarities, very entitled, and without integrity. I was extremely disappointed in how she prepared our books and was shocked at how she handled our complaint. We spent almost 3x the amount she quoted us and had absolutely nothing to show for it, needing to scramble in the 11th hour because she couldn't actually deliver. If you are looking for a good bookkeeper, I suggest that you keep looking. I would give negative stars if that was an option.

My books were resurrected from the dead and neglected. Blythe came, conducted a thorough interview…read moreto really try to understand my small but complicated venture, forced me to supply and organize all kinds of important historical docs, set up a brand new streamlined bookkeeping flow, and most importantly got my quickbooks to a point where I can actually open it and obtain actionable information. She will make you do your homework. But it will be worth it.

Blythe IS THE SMALL BUSINESS MAVEN!!! For those of you who are great at creating business and doing…read moredeals and making things happen, but whose brains do not do well with the minutiae of managing your accounts, receipts, subscriptions and bills (but also don't know who to trust to help you with this), Blythe will come to the rescue. Having previously hired a bookkeeper who gave me tasks to complete then ignored me if I did not do them (and was happy to take a fee anyway), Blythe comes as a refreshing antidote. Blythe will figure out what YOU need to get the job done, and she will support you with patience and without judgment. She will clean up any messes, put systems in place, and look at ways to streamline. She has a special gift for working with small business owners who are in growth mode, and she will help you in the here and now as well as help you plan for the future. She also really CARES, has the highest integrity and wants to see you thrive and succeed! She takes her fiduciary role as seriously as I take mine, and I have tremendous respect for her work ethic and humanity. If she has time in her schedule for you, take advantage it! She will save you time and money, and she will help you get more of your life back.

Working with Lynda has been a pleasure. My small business was complex and growing quickly at the…read moresame time. She deligently kept up on my books and provided excellent added value as we grew. As we move into our next phase (buy out), I feel very thankful to have work with Lynda and hope to stay in touch into the future.

I thoroughly enjoyed the training sessions conducted by Lynda, along with the extra support that…read morehelped enhance my bookkeeping and QuickBooks skills. Currently, I am managing the books independently and feel confident reconciling the accounts. Thank you, Maureen M

Chere' has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I'm new to bookkeeping and needed some…read moreassistance with Quickbooks clean up and proper transaction labeling. Chere' jumped right in to assist. She is easy to communicate with, incredibly knowledgeable about bookkeeping and expert level with Quickbooks. She is trustworthy and and respects the role of consulting in a confidential environment. I highly recommend Focused Business Solutions/Chere' for bookkeeping needs and consultation.

The ladies at focused biz elevated our companies admin and contract process. They help with…read morecustomer billing communication when needed, they understand the different industries they work with and are so responsive. Highly recommend.

Mary is exceptional. Her communication, follow-through, and professionalism are outstanding. She is…read moreknowledgeable, responsive, and truly dedicated to her clients. I cannot recommend her highly enough. After years of frustration navigating the family court system in Contra Costa County, I had very little confidence that my concerns would be heard or that I would receive a fair outcome. I needed immediate assistance and was overwhelmed by the situation. Mary stepped in and guided me through the process of filing an ex parte request when time was critical. What impressed me most was her commitment to helping me during an extremely stressful time. She not only prepared all of the necessary paperwork, but also met me at the courthouse to review everything and ensure it was filed promptly. Her willingness to go above and beyond made an enormous difference. In the weeks leading up to the hearing, Mary remained accessible, responsive, and supportive. She took the time to answer questions, respond to messages, and help ease my concerns. She was honest about the challenges we faced and never made unrealistic promises, which I greatly appreciated. During the hearing, Mary was professional, direct, and well-prepared. She effectively presented the facts, advocated firmly when necessary, and remained focused on achieving the outcome that was in the best interest of my family. Thanks to her representation, I was awarded full legal and physical custody--an outcome I never expected given my previous experiences with the court. In prior hearings, requests for significantly less relief had been denied despite substantial evidence. Mary's advocacy and expertise made all the difference. I am incredibly grateful for her help and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated attorney.

Whether you have basic questions or are in need of in-depth advice for your home, Mary is your…read moreanswer!! We are so grateful for Mary's help in tackling some gnarly residential zoning issues in Pleasant Hill. She made herself readily available for questions after hours and on weekends; that level of communication with someone of her expertise is truly invaluable. We are blessed to have Mary in our corner.

Akemi claims efficiency, but what really defines her approach is an unforgiving attention to every…read moredetail that too many so-called professionals miss. I don't praise easily, but she tore through our tangled financial mess like it was nothing, giving us clarity where there was chaos. Her speed is not a breath of fresh air; it's the baseline anyone should expect. If you want someone who will treat your financials like a personal challenge rather than a routine task, Akemi is who you call.

Akemi has helped me from the moment I incorporated my company in 2014 and has been an amazing…read morepartner throughout all those years. She is extremely capable, delivers very quickly and is just a joy to work with. On top of that, she is also incredibly thorough and doesn't make any mistakes. Akemi is always able to answer questions and take the time to explain things. I cannot rate her highly enough! Give her a call, you'll be happy you did!

Miu was very professional and responsive, hired Cloud n' Books to do my personal taxes, reasonable…read morerate. Would recommend.

If you're looking for a reliable, trustworthy, honest CPA who always gets the job done and knows…read moreher stuff, look no further. We were looking for someone to do bookkeeping and payroll for our business and Miu is absolutely fantastic. Some places charge more and aren't nearly as responsive or efficient as Cloud n' Books. Getting taxes done is also a breeze with her. She explains things very thoroughly and we've gained great insight on all things tax related. If you're in the market for a new CPA, I highly recommend you book a consultation with Miu. You won't be disappointed.

I reached out to Carol to see if she can help me set up a bookkeeping system to help track business…read moreexpenses, and she took a good 20 minutes to chat with me about how I currently work. With her insightful questions, she quickly helped me diagnose the issue which doesn't have to do with bookkeeping but is really about my needing to diligently enter all my expenditures at the point of transaction. She also walked me through how Quickbooks works and kindly helped me understand my next steps which wasn't to hire her. I can't recommend her enough to folks who do need a bookkeeper!

We have used The Balancing Act for several years. Carol and NIcole are professional, friendly and…read morevery easy to work with. Nicole always responds in a timely manner and is very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them for all your bookkeeping needs. Very reasonable rates also.