Today's Abacus
Bookkeeping doesn't have to hold you back. It can help you move forward.
I can help with that.You're good at what you do, I can help with the rest.
I’ve spent 40+ years doing bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting — and I’ve run a few businesses of my own along the way. So when you tell me your books are a mess, or that you’ve been avoiding them for months, I know exactly what that feels like. I’ve been there too.
Most of the owners I work with are great at what they do. They just don’t have the time, patience, or interest in living inside a spreadsheet, and that’s fine. My job isn’t to turn you into a numbers person — it’s to help you understand what your money is telling you so you can make confident decisions and stop guessing. The numbers can do more than keep score, they can show you what comes next.
How I help
You don't need perfect books or a finance background before you reach out. Wherever things are today — that's where we start.
Consultation
Starting something new or weighing a big move? Let's look at the money side together, so you're making the call with real numbers instead of a gut feeling.
Understanding Your Numbers
I'll keep your books clean and current, then translate what they're actually telling you — where you're strong, where cash is going, and what the data says about your next move.
Cash Flow Clarity
Cash is usually fine, until it isn't. I'll help you spot the tight stretches a few weeks out, not the morning of, so you can plan instead of scramble.
Payroll & Team Details
When people are counting on you, payroll can't be the thing keeping you up at night. I'll keep it steady, accurate, and off your plate.
In their words
Sandy helped me stop avoiding my books. She explained what was happening in plain language and gave me a much clearer sense of what to do next.
Sample Client
Service business owner
I came in thinking everything was too messy to untangle. Sandy was calm, kind, and incredibly thorough. I never felt judged for what I didn't know.
Sample Client
Family-run business
She does more than keep the books current. Sandy helps me understand the story behind the numbers so I can make better decisions for my team.
Sample Client
Contracting company owner
Working with Today's Abacus feels like having someone in my corner. Sandy notices details I'd miss and helps me stay focused on the bigger picture.
Sample Client
Independent business owner
You don't have to be an accounting nerd to run a great business.
I can help.Questions I hear a lot
Do you prepare taxes?
Nope — taxes aren't my thing. What I do is the year-round bookkeeping, reporting, cash flow, and payroll work that makes tax time a lot less painful for whoever does file yours.
What if my books are a mess?
Then we'll start right there. Honestly, that's how most people come to me — behind, tangled, or unsure where anything lives. Messy is normal, and I've seen every version of it. We'll find a starting point together.
What size businesses do you usually work with?
I'm best suited for micro-businesses — solo owners, family-run companies, trades, and small teams of roughly 2 to 25 people. If that sounds like you, we'll get along just fine.
Do clients need to be local?
Not at all. Most of the work happens remotely. If paper documents need to travel back and forth, we'll sort out the simplest way to handle it.
Is this only for businesses that are already organized?
Definitely not. Perfect systems aren't a prerequisite — part of what I do is help you build a workable starting point. You don't need to tidy up before reaching out.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM