Client Accounting Services (CAS)
Client Accounting Services (CAS) for Houston Small Businesses
JAG CPA & Co. is a Houston outsourced accounting firm supporting small and mid-sized businesses with reliable monthly financials, KPI clarity, and CFO-grade insights. Our Houston outsourced accounting services give business owners a scalable alternative to in-house bookkeeping or large consulting firms, while maintaining accuracy, speed, and strategy.
CAS turns accurate books into business intelligence. Work with a Houston CPA to get a reliable monthly close, meaningful KPIs, and—when you’re ready—CFO‑style guidance. Your ascent follows our framework: Foundation → Focus → Ascent
CAS vs. Bookkeeping (What changes as you move up)
Foundation = bookkeeping only (clean monthly close, no KPIs/calls).
Focus = Foundation plus a KPI snapshot and a short review cadence.
Ascent = Focus plus a monthly CFO‑style call and a rolling forecast.
This framework allows Houston businesses to scale confidently with an outsourced accounting structure that grows with them.
Packages & What’s Included
FOUNDATION — Bookkeeping Only (No KPIs, No Calls)
Typical scope:
Monthly bank & credit‑card reconciliations (up to 2 bank + 2 card accounts)
Monthly payroll journal entry (summary, if payroll is handled elsewhere)
Loan reconciliation (basic; up to 1 active loan/LOC)
Categorization (about 100 transactions/month)
Financial statements (Balance Sheet & P&L delivered electronically)
Excluded: KPI dashboards/metrics, review calls, daily AP/AR tasks, any tax work.
FOCUS — KPIs + Short Monthly Review
Everything in Foundation, plus:
Expanded volumes (up to 4 bank/credit accounts; about 200 transactions/month)
KPI snapshot (one‑page “Focus” dashboard; choose 1–3 metrics such as net margin % or overhead %)
30‑minute review call (monthly; walk through the KPI snapshot and anomalies)
Loan reconciliations (up to 2 loans)
Budget vs. Actual (high‑level if a budget is available)
Excluded: In‑depth forecasting or scenario planning, daily AP/AR tasks, any tax work.
ASCENT — CFO‑Style Advisory + Forecasting
Everything in Focus, plus:
Higher volumes (about 5–6 accounts; 400 transactions/month)
Monthly CFO‑style call (60–90 minutes) for deeper analysis (margins, overhead creep, pricing, trends)
Rolling 12‑month forecast / simple scenario planning
Loan reconciliations (up to 3 loans)
Optional additional metrics (dept‑level P&L, job costing, industry analytics) — quoted if added
Excluded: Daily AP/AR tasks (invoicing or bill pay), any tax work.
Pricing & Add‑Ons (transparent ranges)
Base monthly fees (typical): Foundation $300 • Focus $500 • Ascent $800
Volume add‑ons (when you exceed base):
Additional bank/credit account: $25/mo each
Additional 50 transactions: $50/mo
Extra loan/LOC: $50/mo
Extra payroll employees for summary JE: $5/mo per employee
Job/project tracking (job costing): $50–$100/mo (if enabled)
One‑time: Setup is quoted; catch‑up/cleanup is typically 30–50% of what monthly would have been for the same period (adjust to complexity).
Onboarding & Timeline
Our team operates like a boutique consulting firm Houston companies depend on for financial clarity and practical insight.
Access & security, chart‑of‑accounts tune‑up
First close date scheduled; cleanup (if needed)
KPI selection (Focus/Ascent), reporting cadence set
FAQs
Do you handle daily AP/AR? No—CAS is monthly accounting; daily invoicing/bill pay is out of scope.
Is tax included? No. Use Clarity/Elevate plans for tax planning and Tax Preparation for filings.
Can we start at Foundation and upgrade? Yes; most clients do as their needs grow.
Do we need Ascent to get a forecast? Yes—forecasts and scenario planning are Ascent‑level only.
Serving Greater Houston
JAG CPA & Co.
2100 Travis St., Suite 230
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713‑234‑5112
Want An Estimate? Get One Here
If you’re searching for reliable Houston outsourced accounting services, use our quick estimator below to see which level of CAS best fits your needs
We combine top‑tier financial expertise with real‑world practicality. This short form shows which level fits your needs—plus any overages for volume or complexity.
Ideality Accounting & Advisory Estimate
Enter your details, then click "Calculate." We'll assign a tier based on selected features and add a small overage if you exceed basic volume (transactions, accounts, loans).
Choose Advanced Features (Focus/Ascent):
High-Level Advisory (Ascent Tier):
Assigned Tier: -
Monthly Service Fee: $0
One-Time Cleanup Fee: $0
Disclaimer: This is a simple estimate. Actual pricing may vary if you require extensive AR/AP, job costing, or other complexities.
Joe is s a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (C.V.A.). Joe’s professional career in public accounting began in 2012 with one of the “Big 4” international
accounting firms. Since 2012, the focus of his professional engagements has been primarily in the area of tax planning, cash flow planning, business valuations, and business consulting for privately owned businesses.
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2011
Master of Science- Accounting Sam Houston State
University, Huntsville, TX 2012
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
The state of Texas, 2013
