Mary Ann Bernard, CPA

06/25/2026

Still on extension for your 2025 taxes… and your QuickBooks Online is a mess?
You’re not alone—and you are NOT out of time yet.
📅 Extended deadline: October 15, 2026
Now is the time to get your books cleaned up, reconciled, and tax-ready—before deadlines turn into penalties and stress.
Here’s how I help:
✔ Clean up messy QBO files
✔ Catch up and organize 2025 transactions
✔ Reconcile accounts accurately
✔ Get everything ready for your tax preparer
No judgment. Just clean books and clear numbers.
💼 If your QuickBooks is overwhelming or months behind, let’s fix it now—while there’s still time.
📩 Message me to get your 2025 books back on track before October hits.

06/24/2026

The number 2 recommendation is to hire an accountant. That can sound scary when you are a small business just starting out. That’s why I offer a range of services that fit your budget, from QuickBooks Online coaching through full monthly books. Whatever your price range or experience, I can help get your bookkeeping on its feet! https://www.firstpersonbookkeeping.com/contact

What do successful small businesses have in common? They know their edge, trust the right people, and market with purpose. Here are three tips to help you do the same. 👇

06/22/2026

Are Your Books a Mess? Let’s Fix That.
If your QuickBooks Online is:
• Months (or years) behind
• Full of uncategorized expenses
• Showing reports that don’t make sense
• Causing stress at tax time
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I specialize in QuickBooks Online cleanup for small businesses. I’ll get your books organized, accurate, and up-to-date so you can:
✔ Understand your numbers
✔ Make confident business decisions
✔ Be fully prepared for tax season
📩 Message me today for a consultation https://www.firstpersonbookkeeping.com/contact

06/15/2026

Take the stress out of autumn and tax time! I'll work with you to get your books and workflows up to date with a plan to move forward. Book a no-charge, no obligation call with me to see what we can do! https://www.firstpersonbookkeeping.com/

06/04/2026

This is what I do all day, best job ever! Hit me up with your QuickBooks Online struggles.

Most of my customers want help using QuickBooks Online, not someone to do it for them. I get it! As a solopreneur, I want control over my finances, too! Book a session with me and get your questions answered and workflows nailed down.

04/04/2026

Important read for NYers who have already filed income tax. A typo (!) on a state-issued tax table is causing refunds to be lower in some cases.

They’re getting a poor return on their precious time investment.

03/25/2026

Time to double-check that your withholding is good going forward. Use the official IRS tool!

Avoiding surprises at tax time with the Tax Withholding Estimator. The free and easy-to-use tool now reflects changes to credits and deductions under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. https://ow.ly/ek1550YsVg0

03/06/2026

I'm taking a limited number of new coaching and bookkeeping clients before the tax deadline in April. Reach out now for help with all things QuickBooks Online. First Person Bookkeeping LLC

My Services Ready to take the stress out of bookkeeping? Book a conversation with me today. I specialize exclusively in QuickBooks Online, providing cleanup of messy books, setup of new accounts, and ongoing monthly service. New Company Setup $300Meet with me on a video call, and we will get you set...

12/25/2025

12/04/2025

Reach out if you are struggling with your QuickBooks Online books. I offer everything from coaching to complete monthly books.