VetCents Accounting LLC

Let VetCents Accounting make sense of things for you.

Accountant in Beaverton, OR (show on map)

VetCents Accounting helps veterinary and nonprofit organizations (and all small businesses) achieve financial clarity with bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and consulting services since 2006.

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About

VetCents Accounting is a Portland, Oregon-based accounting firm founded in 2006 by Rona Sherman, CPA. Originally focused on animal health and welfare organizations, the firm now serves all small businesses and nonprofits.

Services include bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup, full accounting, fractional CFO, tax preparation (individual, partnership, corporate, nonprofit), nonprofit consulting (Form 990, tax-exempt status, grant reporting), veterinary practice consulting, and new business advisory. The firm is known for transparent pricing, quick responsiveness, and clear communication. Rona Sherman was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as Nonprofit CFO of The Year.

Founded in 2006 with deep veterinary and nonprofit expertise

CPA-led firm with Rona Sherman recognized as Nonprofit CFO of The Year by Portland Business Journal

Transparent pricing with package options and free no-obligation consultation

Full range from bookkeeping to fractional CFO and nonprofit compliance

Passion for animal welfare and community impact

Services

Bookkeeping

Administrative recording of transactions, bank reconciliations, payroll entries, general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, basic financial statements, QuickBooks assistance, and tax preparation support.

Categorize Transactions Record Payroll Entries Reconcile Bank Accounts Maintain General Ledger Month-End Closing Basic Financial Statements QuickBooks Assistance Prepare for Taxes

QuickBooks Setup & Assistance

Assessment of software needs, chart of accounts setup, bank account linking, template creation, database cleanup, staff training, periodic data review, and customized reporting.

Assess Software Needs Set Up Chart of Accounts Link Bank Accounts Create Templates Clean Up Database Train Staff Periodic Review of Data Customized Reports

Accounting

Subjective financial analysis and insights including comparative analysis, financial dashboards, budgeting assistance, expense reduction, internal control assessment, business loan assistance, quarterly review, and tax services.

Comparative Analysis Financial Dashboard Assistance with Budgeting Expense Reduction Internal Control Assessment Business Loan Assistance Quarterly Review Taxes

Fractional CFO

Strategic financial leadership including strategic plans and forecasting, cash flow management, profitability analysis, internal controls design, tax saving strategies, bank and investor relationships, and liaison with external auditors.

Strategic Plans & Forecasting Cash Flow Management Profitability Analysis Design of Internal Controls Tax Saving Strategies Bank & Investor Relationships Liaison with External Auditors

Nonprofit Consulting

Support for nonprofits including tax-exempt status applications, IRS regulatory compliance, charitable gaming licenses, functional expense statements, grant writing and reporting, Form 990 preparation and filing, board member development, and donor liaison.

Tax-Exempt Status IRS Regulatory Compliance Charitable Gaming License Functional Expense Statement Grant Writing & Reporting Federal Form 990 Board Member Development Liaison with Donors

New Business Advisory

Business startup guidance including idea evaluation, entity selection, state and federal registration, start-up capital assessment, business plan development, initial budget preparation, policies and procedures creation, and accounting system setup.

Evaluate Business Idea Business Entity Selection State and Federal Registration Assess Start-Up Capital Needs Develop Business Plan Prepare Initial Budget Create Policies & Procedures Set Up Accounting System

Credentials & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant? +

Bookkeeping is more administrative and involves recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and keeping you financially organized. Accounting is more subjective, using bookkeeping information to give you insights into the financial health of your business.

What services does VetCents Accounting offer? +

VetCents Accounting offers bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup, accounting, fractional CFO services, nonprofit consulting, new business advisory, tax preparation, and veterinary practice consulting.

How much does basic bookkeeping cost per month? +

The average range for basic bookkeeping services for a small to medium business is between $400 and $1500 per month, depending on the number of transactions, bank accounts, internal support, and complexity.

Does VetCents Accounting work with nonprofits? +

Yes. VetCents Accounting has been supporting nonprofit organizations for almost twenty years, with a primary passion for animal welfare but also partnering with any nonprofit organization for tax-exempt status, Form 990 filing, grant reporting, and compliance.

What is the first step to working with VetCents Accounting? +

The first step is a free, no-obligation consultation where they gather information about your business, financials, needs, and goals, and answer any questions about the firm.

What is VetCents Accounting's mission? +

To empower organizations with financial clarity, insight, and solutions to support them in growing their businesses and making a positive impact on the community.

Does VetCents Accounting help with QuickBooks? +

Yes. They assess software needs, set up chart of accounts, link bank accounts, create templates, clean up databases, train staff, perform periodic data reviews, and generate customized reports.

What industries does VetCents Accounting serve? +

VetCents Accounting serves veterinary practices, nonprofit organizations (especially animal welfare), and all small businesses across industries.