Bookkeeping that comes with answers.
Every ICNU Books engagement includes a managed QuickBooks Online subscription. One monthly rate. Clean books, clear reporting, and someone who explains what the numbers mean.
Included in every tier
QuickBooks Online, managed by ICNU. No separate software bill, no version mismatch, and no markup on your subscription. The right QBO plan for your organization, bundled into your monthly rate from day one. A one-time onboarding fee applies at signup (see pricing below) and covers setup, not software.
Already have QuickBooks?
We review your subscription during onboarding. We can continue using your existing account or move it under ICNU management. Either way, we will work with you on a smooth transition.
ICNU Books vs. ICNU advisory tiers
ICNU Books handles the bookkeeping. ICNU advisory tiers (Nearby, Alongside, At the Table) handle financial oversight and strategy. Many clients benefit from both. Neither requires the other.
Tax Ready
Clean, reconciled books organized the way your CPA needs them. No year-end scramble. No missing receipts chased in January.
Audit Ready
Financial records that can withstand scrutiny. Internal controls documented. Leadership able to answer questions with confidence.
Grant Ready
Restricted and unrestricted funds tracked separately. Program expenses clear. Financials that tell the story funders need to see.
Monthly Service Tiers
Start where you are.
Each tier builds on the one before it. The commitment to clean books and clear answers does not change.
Solo / Micro
Clean books, no surprises.
From $525/mo
Up to 2 accounts · 75 transactions/mo · Cash basis
Consistent overages trigger a tier conversation, not a surprise invoice.
What’s included
- QuickBooks Online included, selected, set up, and managed by ICNU.
- Bank and credit card reconciliations, every account verified against the actual statement.
- Month-end close and financial statements, books locked, numbers trustworthy.
- Plain-English monthly summary, what happened, what changed, what to watch.
- Tax-ready year-end package, your CPA gets a clean file, not a pile of questions.
Small / Standard
More accounts, more clarity.
From $750/mo
Up to 4 accounts · 150 transactions/mo
Consistent overages trigger a tier conversation, not a surprise invoice.
Everything in Solo/Micro, plus
- Payroll journal posting, payroll reflected accurately every period.
- Additional account reconciliations, every account you carry gets verified.
- Monthly observations memo, things worth noticing flagged before they become things worth worrying about.
- Priority response between closes, questions answered when they come up.
Growing / Plus
More complexity, more coverage.
From $1,250/mo
Up to 6 accounts · 300 transactions/mo
Consistent overages trigger a tier conversation, not a surprise invoice.
Everything in Small/Standard, plus
- Class or location tracking, multi-program, multi-site, and multi-fund organizations can see exactly where resources are going.
- Monthly review call, forward-looking, not just backward-reporting.
- Budget-to-actual comparison, know whether you’re on track before the board asks.
- Backstop Coverage available, another set of informed eyes for churches and nonprofits.
All tiers include a one-time setup fee equal to one month of service. Setup covers account configuration, chart of accounts, and getting the current month started. Prior-period catch-up is scoped separately. QuickBooks subscription pricing is set by Intuit and may change; ICNU will communicate any impact in advance. Not sure which tier fits? Let’s find out.
For CPAs and Tax Professionals
Outsourced bookkeeping that protects your independence.
ICNU Books is not trying to replace your CPA. It is designed to work alongside one. For CPAs and tax preparers, ICNU Books functions as an outsourced bookkeeping layer: we keep the books current and organized so you can focus your billable time on higher-value work.
Because ICNU Books handles execution and your firm retains the advisory and attest relationship, your professional independence is preserved. We are a resource, not a competitor.
What ICNU Books handles
Monthly close, reconciliations, financial statements, payroll journal entries, and year-end cleanup. Books delivered clean to your specification.
What stays with your firm
Tax preparation, tax strategy, audits, reviews, compilations, and all attestation services. Your client relationship, your independence, your fees.
How to refer or partner
We accept referrals from CPA firms and can operate as a white-label or named subcontractor. Reach out at connect@inspiringchurches.com to discuss.
Build What You Need
Add-ons available at any tier.
Payroll Coordination
From $200/mo
Your team submits hours and deduction changes. We process the run through your provider, return reports and paystubs for your approval, and your provider handles deposits, filings, and W-2s. You remain the employer of record.
Backstop Coverage
Quoted by scope
Another set of informed eyes on your books, available at Growing/Plus. Transaction sampling, disbursement checks, payroll tie-out, and a written summary for leadership. Not an audit. A practical gut-check for organizations that want more than accurate numbers.
Bill Pay Management
Quoted by scope
We set up and manage bill payment workflows inside QBO. Client approval and client bank funding required for all payments. ICNU does not hold or transfer client funds.
Cleanup & Catch-Up
From $750
Setup includes reasonable catch-up work. If the file needs significant prior-period reconstruction, we scope it separately before work begins so you know what is involved.
Invoicing Support
Quoted by scope
Template setup, product and service lists, and client-specific billing workflows in QBO. Ongoing invoice processing quoted by volume.
Dashboard & KPI Setup
Quoted by scope
Key financial metrics surfaced inside QBO Advanced so leadership sees what matters without opening a spreadsheet. QBO Advanced required; any plan upgrade included in quoted scope.
Board Reporting Package
Quoted by scope
Monthly financial narrative formatted for your governing body. For churches, nonprofits, and any organization whose board needs to understand the numbers without being accountants.
When Your Situation Does Not Fit a Tier
Multi-entity, construction, inventory, and heavy AP are a different conversation.
Some organizations have complexity that does not fit a monthly tier. These engagements require a custom scope before any pricing is confirmed. The intake form is still the right first step.
Start the Intake FormA Clear Scope
A clear scope protects everyone.
ICNU Books handles the books, the close, the reports, and the plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean. We do not prepare income tax returns, perform audits or attestation services, provide legal or HR advice, or handle client funds of any kind.
These boundaries are not limitations. They are the reason you can trust what we produce. And they are why your CPA can refer clients to ICNU Books without compromising their own independence.
The Person Behind the Books
I’ve spent my career looking at financial information from every seat at the table.
I started as a bookkeeper at a regional CPA firm before moving into tax, audit, controllership, executive leadership, consulting, and nonprofit operations. Along the way I have served as CFO, COO, controller, and advisor across manufacturing, financial services, churches, nonprofits, and growing businesses.
Those experiences shaped how I approach bookkeeping today. Clean books matter, but they are only the beginning. Good bookkeeping should help owners make decisions, give boards confidence, and make year-end easier for the CPA.
Today I work with businesses, churches, and nonprofits that want accurate books, straightforward reporting, and someone who understands what happens after the transactions are entered.
Ready to see what clean books feel like?
A 15-minute call is all it takes. We listen more than we talk, and we will tell you directly if it is not the right match.