FAQ
Outsource Accounting FAQ
As MoneyPenny continues to provide industry-focused back-office accounting services, app review, and consulting services, here are some of the frequently asked questions we’ve received through the years.
By availing of our outsourcing services, you are choosing a cost-efficient option that lowers expenses but achieves substantial results. MoneyPenny gives you access to a productive workforce catered solely to keeping your accounting and bookkeeping needs in check.
Here are some of the main reasons why a firm/company chooses to outsource their accounting and bookkeeping needs:
- To Save on Costs: By outsourcing, you are saving on company costs by not having to hire an additional set of staff focused on accounting services. This means not having to pay for additional salaries, not exerting time and effort to ensure these staff are capable, and not having to set up an accounting space in your office.
- To Rely on Industry-Specific Accounting Experts and Software Specialists: Regardless of what industry you work for, entrusting your accounting needs to an outsourced team that understands and is capable of effectively and efficiently managing your accounting softwares is a great way to solely focus on running your business.
- To Utilize a Scalable and Customizable Approach to Accounting: When working with MoneyPenny, you pay for the services according to the level of help you need. The outsourced services given can be adjusted to what suits your business best.
- To Focus on the Business: As a business owner, your main goal is always to generate more profit. By outsourcing, you can leave the backend accounting work to experts who can help you get it down quickly and accurately.
MoneyPenny is a top outsourcing company that provides back-office services in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, accounting app reviews, and consulting. Being in the back office accounting industry since 2005, our team prides itself on providing excellent services regardless of what your company needs be it overflow work, special projects, or various accounting tasks.
MoneyPenny provides customized services for CPA firms, accountants, small businesses and enterprises regardless of industry. We become an extension of your team by providing timely, dependable, and cost-efficient accounting and bookkeeping services.
MoneyPenny works on a variety of accounting programs. Our staff works on multiple platforms, including Bookkeeping apps QBO, Xero, FreshBooks, Sage Intacct, and QuickBooks Desktop. We also work with Tax and Audit applications from Thomson Reuters and Walters Kluwer
At MoneyPenny, our services are scalable and customizable depending on your needs and the level of services you require.
There are several hourly rates depending on what type of task is performed. Examples of these include the creation of an accounting team consisting of a Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounting Manager, and a Controller or CFO to work on specific objectives.
Oftentimes, a business either underutilizes or overpays their in-house staff. Sometimes, controllers or CFOs perform basic accounting functions, or accounting clerks perform higher-level functions that they are not qualified to do. At MoneyPenny, we meet your accounting requirements and provide you with team members that know exactly what your business needs.
MoneyPenny has offices in the US and India. We gladly provide accounting services anywhere in the US using the latest technology.
Our dedicated team consists of trained CAs, CA interns, and accountants who are focused on providing you with the accounting services your business needs. We hope for you to be able to enjoy both business and personal milestones while we work on the backend work for you.
Your dedicated team member is an extension of your team and works as your employee. You will receive a CV for each team member working with you, and you may coordinate with them through Slack and Zoom.
MoneyPenny ensures the privacy of each client by having security measures in place for confidential data. The information given is stored in a highly-secured data center based in the US and accessed by only MoneyPenny staff and its client.
Confidential information is also encrypted and uploaded to the client’s private portal, which needs a two-factor authentication login to safe keep the account and information. Cloud application access is managed from US servers.
The company is fully-insured for cyber and crime security. All employees working for MoneyPenny are screened and checked before being hired.
No, MoneyPenny is a limited liability company. With rapid changes in technology, accounting services are becoming more complex for both accounting firms and clients. MoneyPenny helps both accounting firms and businesses by rendering services that cater to their needs.
We assist firms by organizing your clients, workforce, and applications to provide data in a timely manner, so you can provide your clients with a flat fee and value-added billing.
MoneyPenny helps you respond to the data with actionable information that could lead to improved business processes. If you have been looking for ways to reduce costs and focus on your customers, outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping needs is the answer you are looking for. Contact MoneyPenny through (307) 215-5982 for more information.
Accounting Software and Integration FAQ
Learning about different accounting software and how to navigate them could be a daunting task. MoneyPenny provides numerous accounting software services, including the audit of existing software, accounting software integration, and implementation. With years of collective experience, our team can migrate your data from server to cloud applications seamlessly and without error.
Using an accounting software program allows you to run your business better by having everything you need in one place – track expenses, manage cash flow, create invoices, and many more depending on your needs. We are proud certified advisors for software programs like QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, and Wave. Our team of experts first understands your business needs and helps you determine the right software for you.
Given that they are cloud-based, these do not take up space on your computer hard drives. Accounting software programs store your data in a secure environment and is easily accessible to you and your team at any given time.
By doing so, data is secured and backed up to a safe server, which can be accessed anytime. On top of this, the chosen software can be used with other tools and services, which would make it a lot easier to deal with your company’s accounting needs.
With so many features available, MoneyPenny helps you determine which of these features your company will be needing. By doing so, you can find the most suitable subscription option.
On top of choosing the right software and integrating it, our team of experts is more than capable of helping you sort out your accounting and bookkeeping needs as well.
If you are moving from another software, the data can be imported in CSV format, and everything is set. However, if your company is using accounting software for the first time, you can choose between manually entering the data or using the auto-import feature available for contacts, bank feed, chart of accounts, etc. This could take a whole day, depending on the size of your business.
No. Once everything is all set in the desktop version, they will appear the same way in the mobile app and vice versa due to cloud-based auto-syncing functions.
If you’re looking for ways to reduce costs and focus on your customers, outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping needs is the answer you are looking for. Contact MoneyPenny at (307) 215-5982 for more information.
Bookkeeping Services FAQ
At MoneyPenny, we specialize in providing quality back office bookkeeping services for your business. We make sure that your financial records are accurate and organized so that it is easier to analyze your business performance and generate results. While our expert bookkeepers take care of your back end work, you can focus on delivering quality services to your clients.
Generally, outsourcing Bookkeeping services has become a norm in the business industry and is something more companies have been acquiring. With MoneyPenny, you have a dedicated team of experts with years of collective experience on bookkeeping and accounting doing the work for you.
It is the process of having an outsourced team maintain your financial records while you focus on growing your business and providing excellent service to your customers. Depending on the service you need, MoneyPenny can evaluate your financial plan, handle ongoing tracking and reconciliation, and ensure that all documents are ready for tax filing and payments, and a lot more.
Our Back Office Bookkeeping Services include but are not limited to the following:
- Payroll Processing
- Creation of Financial Transaction Databases
- Management and Payment of Accounts
- Producing Balance Sheets
- Creation of Income Statements
- Reporting Irregularities in Data Management
- Checking Reporting for Accuracy
No, MoneyPenny does not only cater to small businesses. We cater to businesses and enterprises of all sizes, and our expert team can assure you that we provide the same level of care and attention to all of our clients regardless of their business size.
There are many advantages to tapping MoneyPenny’s bookkeeping services. Our goal is to accomplish all essential bookkeeping tasks you need to help you stay up-to-date with the financial situation of your business. With a dedicated team of experts, you are assured of quality service that avoids any financial problems at the end of the year, and many more.
- Our dedicated team has years of experience in Bookkeeping which leaves you with no worries when it comes to your back office work
- You can cut on costs – Through outsourcing, you save at least 40% of what it costs for a full-time accountant.
- We are up-to-date with the latest accounting software and tools
- We offer unique and customizable programs to tailor-fit your needs
If you’re looking for ways to reduce costs and focus on your customers, outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping needs is the answer you are looking for. Contact MoneyPenny at (307) 215-5982 for more information.
Payroll Tax FAQ
Payroll taxes are an essential part of your business’ finances, and accurately accounting for them ensures you meet tax obligations on time and avoid further problems. MoneyPenny acknowledges that payroll taxes can be complicated regardless of business size, which is why our team of experts is more than willing to help you find all the answers you need.
At MoneyPenny, our tax preparation services are done by a team of dedicated experts with 35 years of combined experience in US and Canadian tax. We work with all tax software programs both server and cloud applications, and apply customized tax services to meet your every need.
The current payroll tax rates for Social Security are 12.4%, while the tax rate for Medicare is 2.9%. This is split equally between the employee and employer. Therefore, an employer must pay for 6.2% Social Security Tax and 1.45% Medicare Tax for each employee, which matches the percentages that must be withheld from their staff’s salaries. They must also contribute to pay for federal and state unemployment taxes. The federal tax rate is usually at 0.6% of all taxable wages after federal tax credits are applied, while state business payroll taxes vary.
To accurately compute for an employee’s payroll taxes, there are three important things to consider:
- Amount of Taxable Wages for the Pay Period
- The Employee’s W-4 – Shows the number of withholding allowances
- IRS Worksheets and Withholding Tables in Publication 15 – Used to find the amount to withhold for federal income taxes. To find state taxes, a similar process must be used.
On top of these, you must always factor in the amount needed for Social Security and Medicare, which are 6.2% and 1,45% of the employee’s income, respectively.
Business taxes are not something you do once a year. Instead, most businesses need to deposit tax payments to the IRS on a monthly or even a semi-weekly basis. Tax returns and other documentation required by the IRS should also be filed quarterly.
For State tax payments, the deadlines often follow the IRS’ schedule, but it is best to always check in with state taxation authorities. MoneyPenny helps you arrange your tax documents before the scheduled deadlines to avoid mishaps.
For federal taxes, payments are now made electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). It is free of charge and was created by the US Department of Treasury.
For state taxes, the method of paying and accounting for payroll taxes depends on your state. However, just like federal taxes, some states now require electronic filing as well.
It is up to your company management to decide on how to do payroll taxes. A convenient and cost-efficient option you have is to avail Back Office Accounting Services, which allows MoneyPenny’s team of dedicated experts to take care of your tax dealings for you.
By partnering with us, there is no need for you to worry about how to pay for your payroll taxes, as we will do the work for you. While we take care of your accounting needs, you and the rest of your employees can focus on your clients and growing your business.
If you’re looking for ways to reduce costs and focus on your customers, outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping needs is the answer you are looking for. Contact MoneyPenny at (307) 215-5982 for more information.
