Cascade Cornerstone Bookkeeping

08/24/2026

If you've ever tried to keep the books for a nonprofit, you know it's a different beast. 😅

It's not just numbers — it's grant money that has to go to the right place, a board that needs answers, and every dollar mattering because it's someone's mission on the line.

Honestly? This is my favorite kind of bookkeeping to do. There's something really satisfying about taking a messy, stressful setup and turning it into something clean and simple — where the board can actually see what's going on, and the person doing the books isn't losing sleep over it.

I shared a few of my go-to QBO tricks in this week's post (including a great way to save money on your subscription 💰). If you're the person quietly holding your nonprofit's books together, this one's for you. 👇

For a non-profit organization, clean numbers are a true lifeline. The board needs to understand where the money is going, grantors need transparency, and every dollar saved is a dollar that goes back into the community. That’s why I love working with NPOs—and why I’m so passionate about gettin...

08/24/2026

Ever had a great sales month… but your bank account didn't feel it? 😅

You land the big contract. The crew's on site. Invoices go out. But cash still feels tight.

Here's why: your overall P&L can look totally healthy — while quietly hiding a job or two that's losing money. Two good projects can end up paying for three bad ones, and you'd never know just from your bottom line.

The fix? Knowing your numbers job by job, not just company-wide.

I break it all down in this week's post — including how to set it up right in QuickBooks Online. If "we're busy" doesn't always mean "we're profitable" for you, give it a read. 👇

Winning a $1 million contract feels like a massive victory. But if your bank account is shrinking even while sales are booming, you’re not alone. In construction, excavation, and project-based industries, high revenue does not always mean high profits.

02/20/2026

Do I have enough in the bank?" is a question that keeps too many business owners up at night. 🌙

Stop guessing and start calculating. My new article explains the difference between Gross Burn and Net Burn, and why knowing your "Runway" is the ultimate stress-reliever for your business.

Take control of your cash flow here:

Imagine your business bank account is a water tank. To keep your business running, water has to flow out of that tank every month to cover costs like rent, software, and your team.

02/12/2026

I’ve been deep in the books lately, but I wanted to drop a quick "tip for today" for my business owner friends.🙂

I see many people stressed because their bank balance appears low, even though they had a strong month of sales. Usually, the answer isn’t "make more money"—it’s a simple math problem called the Current Ratio.

The 30-second health check:
Take your Current Assets (Cash + what customers owe you) and divide it by your Current Liabilities (the bills and debt you owe right now).

If you get 2.0: You’re in a great spot. You have a $2 cushion for every $1 you owe.

If you get 1.0 or less: Things are tight. This is usually a sign that your cash is "stuck" in unpaid invoices or sitting in inventory.

It’s such a simple check, but it takes the mystery out of why the bank account feels empty. Hope this helps someone breathe a little easier today!

12/22/2025

Christmas is a season of preparation — not just outwardly, but inwardly too.

Many business owners quietly carry stress about their books into the new year.

I believe clarity brings peace. When things are brought into order, the weight lifts.

December can be a meaningful time to:
• clean up transactions
• reconcile accounts
• close the year intentionally

If organizing your books before year-end would bring you peace of mind, feel free to message me with questions.

Call now to connect with business.

11/26/2025

I’m excited to share that Cascade Cornerstone Bookkeeping is expanding into two areas I truly enjoy:

🔶 Construction & Excavation Advisory
• Job costing setup
• Project tracking
• Equipment cost tracking (fuel, repairs, insurance, loan interest)
• Basic WIP reporting
• Workflow setup for bookkeepers & crews

🔶 Nonprofit Bookkeeping
• Monthly bookkeeping
• Bank reconciliations
• Clean financial statements
• Board-ready reports

If your business or organization needs clearer numbers, better systems, or more financial structure, I’d love to help.
Free consultations available.

06/02/2025

12/16/2022

Comment if you are facing any problems, especially with QuickBooks online.

12/11/2022

Are you still giving a box of receipts to your accountants?
You know that is big mistake business owners make. It is possible that you are paying more taxes than you have to.
Many business expenses are tax deductible!! Period.
Those should not be counted as the owner's withdrawal.
So keep the receipts and start categorizing each item and reconcile them against your business bank account. Then, the income statement should be available to you, which will be necessary if you want to file taxes correctly on time.
This will take time, but it is worth it to keep your business running in the future. Successful businesses always know the importance of bookkeeping.
If you use an outsourcing bookkeeping service, you will save a significant amount of money AND time. Make sure to include it in your business plan as you go because it is a necessary step to building a solid and successful business.

12/10/2022

I pray God bless all of you this holiday season. This time of the year can be difficult for some people. We need to remember to reach out to those around us who might need extra love and care.

We as business owners go through uncertainty as well.
We believe in God's provision, even when things get extremely hard.

Cascade Cornerstone believes in a mission to support small business owners to become successful. We want to understand your business so we know how to help. Building relationship with our clients is the first priority.

Stay warm and safe this chilly December!!