Better Days CPA

Bookkeeping for creatives who would rather make magic than manage spreadsheets.

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5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

A CPA firm specializing in bookkeeping and financial strategy for creative entrepreneurs, offering judgment-free support and clear financial insights.

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About

Better Days CPA is a virtual accounting firm founded by Tausha Dezellem, CPA, who left the corporate tax world to build a business supporting creative entrepreneurs. They specialize in bookkeeping for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and other creative business owners who want organized finances without the spreadsheet stress.

Services include transaction recording in QuickBooks Online, bank and credit card reconciliation, receipt management via a mobile app, monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet), and 1:1 strategy sessions to help clients make smart business decisions. They serve clients virtually across the country from the Portland, Oregon area.

Judgment-free, creative-minded approach

Specialization in creative entrepreneurs and makers

Trust, transparency, and fun baked into everything

Unlimited access to your CPA via text, email, or call

Interactive client portal with iOS and Android app

Strategy sessions that go beyond just numbers

Services

Bookkeeping

Thoughtful bookkeeping support for creative entrepreneurs who want organized numbers, clear insight, and the freedom to focus on what they do best. Includes recording transactions in QuickBooks Online, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, monitoring loans, and providing monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) with month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.

QuickBooks Online transaction recording Bank and credit card account reconciliation Loan monitoring and statement matching Monthly custom financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet) Month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons Interactive client portal reports Unlimited access via text, email, or call

Receipt Management

A system to eliminate shoeboxes and late-night spreadsheet hunts. Clients use an easy-to-use app to snap photos of receipts and send them through a secure portal. The team matches receipts to the right transactions in QuickBooks, ensuring everything is tidy and audit-ready. Monthly summaries of missing receipts are provided, and all documentation is organized for IRS readiness.

Mobile app for on-the-go receipt capture Secure client portal for document sharing Receipt-to-transaction matching in QuickBooks Monthly missing receipt summaries Audit-ready organization IRS-ready documentation

Strategy Sessions

1:1 Zoom or phone sessions focused on big-picture financial thinking for creative entrepreneurs. Sessions use your financials to make smart business decisions, covering monthly/quarterly reports, trends, growth opportunities, cash flow, pricing, expenses, seasonality, and goal alignment.

1:1 Zoom or phone sessions Plain English financial report walkthroughs Trend and red flag identification Growth and cash flow opportunity analysis Big-picture goal and mission alignment Pricing and expense strategy discussions

Credentials & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Reviews

Rating

★★★★★

Reviews

"The service Better Days CPA provides is invaluable."

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Better Days CPA for? +

Creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, photographers, writers, small business owners, and visionary humans who want bookkeeping support that feels like a true partnership.

What bookkeeping software do you use? +

QuickBooks Online. We handle transaction recording, reconciliation, and reporting within this platform.

How do I submit my receipts? +

You can use our easy-to-use app to snap a photo of receipts on the go and send them through your secure client portal.

What financial reports will I receive? +

Each month you will receive clear, custom financial reports including your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, plus month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.

Do you work with clients in person or virtually? +

We work with clients virtually across the country. The founder lives in the Portland, Oregon area.

What is a strategy session? +

A 1:1 Zoom or phone session where we use your financials to make smart business decisions, covering reports, trends, growth opportunities, cash flow, pricing, expenses, and goal alignment.

How do I get started? +

The best way to get started is with a quick call. You can grab a time on the founder's calendar or email [email protected].

Is there a client portal? +

Yes, you will have access to a user-friendly client portal with a super smooth iOS + Android app where you can securely share info and check in anytime.