Running a business is challenging. You’re passionate about what you do, but the financial complexities can sometimes feel overwhelming.
At Patrick Accounting, we believe you deserve more than just an accountant. You need a guide who understands your industry, your challenges, and your goals.
Without the right financial partner, the road ahead gets foggy fast. Here's what we hear from business owners before they come to us.
Your business is growing, but the finances aren't keeping up. What worked last year is leaving you in the dark this year.
You get to year-end and the number shocks you. Overpaying, underpaying, stressed all the same. It doesn't have to be this way.
You're an expert at what you do. You shouldn't also have to be an expert in accounting. But without guidance, every decision feels like a guess.
We work well with a wide variety of businesses, but here are a few examples that are an especially good fit for our services:
We work best with growth-minded business owners who are driven, tech-savvy, and focused on building a better business.
Our ideal clients value a clear roadmap for success and stay engaged throughout their journey, knowing that the right guidance and tools lead to lasting growth and profitability.
You Care About Doing Things Right
You Value Expert Guidance
You're Open To Technology
You're Ready To Grow
We're not the right choice for everyone, and we want to be upfront about that. Here are some signs that Patrick Accounting probably isn't the best fit for your situation:
You're likely not at the stage where full-service outsourced accounting gives you strong ROI. Our sister company Whirks can help with payroll and HR while you grow toward that threshold.
That's not something we offer. We don't separate bookkeeping from tax because they have to work together for either one to actually help you.
We require payroll to run through Whirks so that our team can produce accurate, timely financials. It's not a preference; it's how we deliver what we promise.
we're probably not the right match. Our model is built on cloud-based collaboration.
Construction is the most common example, or if you need someone to manage full accounts receivable and accounts payable, our model isn't set up for that.
You may be better served building that team out rather than outsourcing. There are exceptions (multi-location restaurants and franchise groups often stay with us well past that mark), but it's worth an honest conversation.
Most new clients tell us the same thing: they waited too long because they assumed it would be complicated. It isn't. Here's exactly what happens when you reach out.
Start with a 30-minute chat to tell us about your business and any challenges you are facing, review your current systems and your specific needs.
We take over the accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation. As your business grows, our services adapt with it. You focus on the work you love.
Regular reviews, real numbers, honest guidance. Month after month, we make sure you're one step closer to the business you set out to build.
If something isn't answered here, ask us directly. We like straightforward questions.
We do not help with tax-only work because we find that business owners reap the biggest benefit from a comprehensive bookkeeping and tax experience.
We also require that payroll services are done by our sister company, Whirks, so if you're wanting bookkeeping services, you will also need to be willing to move your payroll over to us. There are two primary benefits to this: You have one team helping you with all financial parts of the business, AND it enables our team to deliver financials on time.
We do occasionally help owners with bookkeeping only and not their federal and state income tax returns, but that's not the norm. If you have questions about how this could work with your business, schedule a call to discuss your needs.
We’ve worked with hundreds of small businesses over 20+ years. Our clients include:
We’re based in Memphis but work with businesses nationwide. Our model supports remote collaboration, so you can work with us no matter where you’re located.
Yes, if you become a monthly client. One of the first things we review is your business entity type and its tax implications.
We’ll review your past tax returns and assess whether your current structure supports your long-term goals. If you're not a client yet and only need entity advice, we’ll refer you to a trusted partner who specializes in that.
Yes, but it depends on your size. We’re a great fit for startups and franchisees planning to earn $500,000 or more annually.
If you’re not quite there yet, check out our sister company, Whirks, for help with payroll, HR, and compliance. Once you’re gearing up for growth, we’re ready to help you capture startup costs and set up your back office for success.
Most accounting firms give you a portal, a pile of requests, and a CPA who's too busy to explain what any of it means. We built Patrick Accounting to be the opposite of that.
We're genuinely obsessed with small businesses. We like the problems. We like the hustle. We like being the people who know your numbers better than you do, so you can stop thinking about them and get back to work.
We're not here to lecture you. We're here to fix the stuff, explain what matters, and get your business one step better.
Bookkeeping, taxes, payroll. Done right every month by a team that genuinely cares whether your business grows.
Schedule a 30-minute call, and we'll look at your current financial situation, tell you honestly what we see, and walk you through whether we're the right fit.