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With over 9+ years of experience, we are a trusted partner for accounting and bookkeeping services in the US. Whether you’re a startup, a small business, or an established enterprise, our services can meet the unique needs of your industry. Our deep understanding of US regulations and best practices can empower your financial journey and drive you toward long-lasting success!
Hiring Virtual Accountant With Meru Accounting
Why should I choose Meru Accounting for outsourcing bookkeeping services?
- Meru Accounting provides world-class services that cater to all the needs of cloud accounting and bookkeeping of your business.
- We work on the best accounting software like Xero and Quickbooks, as well as add-ons that will make sure all your work is up-to-date.
- Help you with switching from your traditional software to Xero and Quickbooks.
- We also manage VAT, BAS, Sales Tax, and Indirect Taxes for you so that you can be prepared by the end of the financial year.
How will outsourcing help my business?
When you choose to outsource your accounting work with us, it benefits you in the following ways:
- Cost-saving.
- Access to skilled and experienced professionals.
- Better management of books of accounts.
- Decreased chances of errors
- Improve business efficiency
- De-burdens in-office employee’s dependency
- Better turnaround time
How will I share my data with Meru Accounting?
- We work on virtual technologies like Team Viewer, Virtual Private Network (VPN) to share and access data from your system. You have to share your accounting software login details.
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- Through that, we complete all of your work and update it on the cloud, so you can have access to your data from anywhere and at any time.
What if I work on different accounting software than Meru Accounting work on?
- Software is not a barrier for us. Due to our strong and professional accounting knowledge, we can prepare your books in almost any of the accounting software.
Where do I contact in case of any confusion?
- Our experts are always all ears to listen to your queries regarding bookkeeping and accounting or our services. You can contact us anytime by visiting: Contact Us page.
How much Meru Accounting charge for bookkeeping services?
- We provide our bookkeeping services at the rate of US $10 per hour. So, you only need to pay for the amount of time actual work is done.
What does Meru Accounting do to secure data of its clients?
We take certain preventive measures to secure your data, like:
- Cyberoam Firewall to prevent any kind of foreign threat.
- Dual-step authentication
- Implement anti-virus
- Limit user access so that login details are with a few people.
What are the accounting software’s Meru Accounting work on?
Meru Accounting work on some of the best accounting software’s like:
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Netsuite
- Saasu
- Wave
- Odoo
Along with that, we also work with many add-ons like Workflow Max, Receipt Bank, Slack, TradeGecko etc., to extend your software’s capacity and improved work experience.
How can I book for a free trial?
- To book for trial, call us on our numbers or Please fill out the form here.
Our Work Information
What qualifications and professional memberships do you hold?
- We have combined team of Professionals. Seniors are generally Certified Chartered Accountants. Junior Bookkeepers are having Qualifications like Bachelors of Commerce, Masters of Commerce, Masters in Business Administration in the subject of Accounts and Finance, Intermediate level Qualification of Chartered Accountancy, etc.
What is your Work Methodology?
- For information visit our work methodology page.
Do you have suggestions to make my Bookkeeping procedure stronger?
- We prepare a checklist of information required for bookkeeping and send you at timely intervals so as to ensure that we can do bookkeeping faster.
Australian references including business name, contact name, email and phone number.
- We can provide to you once we move ahead in our interview.
Why are you an MYOB expert?
- We serve clients on MYOB and have expertise working in Essentials, Account Rights Plus, etc.
Have you managed payroll on XERO before?
- Yes, We are presently processing Payroll for Number of clients in US , UK and Australia and take care of complete payroll activities.
What is GST?
- Goods and Service tax (GST) is levied on sales of all the goods and services in Australia. GST is generally chargeable at 10% of value of sales.
What is BAS?
- Business Activity Statement is a predefined form to be submitted to the Australian Tax office by all the business persons in order to report on their all the tax obligations during the period covered.
How often does business submit BAS?
- BAS is generally required to be filed quarterly by various businesses.
Individual Business Owners
Can the Owner of the Business file the tax return on his own ?
- Yes, Owner of the business can prepare sign and lodge the tax return on his own. Its not mandatory that the Tax return needs to be signed by an EA or CPA.
Is it mandatory that Tax return can be prepared by only CPA’s or EA in USA ?
- No , its not mandatory that it should be prepared by only CPA or EA. It can be prepared by anyone who has PTIN.
Do Meru Accounting have the authority to file the Tax return ?
- We have Enrolled Agent who has the Authority to sign the documents for our clients after completing the through professional check.
Why Prices of Meru Accounting are so less compared to CPA’s in United States:
- Meru Accounting has its operational centre in India and hence the prices are quite less as compared to US based CPA’s and Enrolled Agents.
What type of Quality is Expected from Meru Accounting?
- Meru Accounting has a team of Tax experts. Each Tax expert prepares around 300-400 Tax returns every year for various CPA’s in United States and Individual Businesses like yours. Due to this vast Experience and Robust Quality Check processes in place we can ensure you about correct Tax planning for your firm.
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