Amethyst Bookkeeping LLC

10/18/2026

So true!

Think about two clients with identical revenue and profit.

Client One has:

Current books.

Reconciled accounts.

Clean receivables and payables.

Accurate debt balances.

Clearly recorded owner activity.

Visibility into cash flow.

And regular communication with their CPA and other advisors.
Client Two finds out what's happening when the bank balance gets uncomfortable—or the tax bill arrives.

Same profit.

Very different ability to make decisions.

That's why bookkeeping matters far beyond producing reports.

The better the financial information, the easier it becomes to ask:
Can we afford to hire?

Can we invest?

Do we need financing?

Can the owner take this distribution?

Do we need to preserve more cash?

Should another advisor be involved?

You don't have to provide every answer.

Help make sure the client has the financial information needed to ask the right questions.

Because good planning doesn't just reduce uncertainty.

It gives business owners more choices.

10/06/2026

Friendly reminder that extension deadlines for Sole Proprietors/LLC’s is coming up quick, -10/15

10/01/2026

Can’t wait!!

This Friday! 🙌 We’re Gathering & We’re Growing.

Good people, great conversations, and homemade waffles? That’s my kind of Friday morning! ☕🧇

Join us for Gather & Grow Networking Breakfast on Friday, October 2, from 8:30–10:30 AM at Silver Spring Mining Company in Bel Air. Come connect with local business owners, share what you’re working on, and leave with a few new faces in your corner.

We’re excited to welcome our October Sponsor! Kendra Wiegand McDonald of Amethyst Bookkeeping LLC as our speaker and sponsor!

Breakfast includes made-to-order omelets, homemade waffles, yogurt, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice. It’s $14.99, including tax and tip. Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay for breakfast. Silver Spring Mining Company-Bel Air Harford County Chamber of Commerce Kerry Paradis Photography Harco City Lifestyle Visiting Angels Harford & Cecil Counties, MD APGFCU Onelife Fitness Bel Air South Hope in a Horseshoe Revival for Recovery Inc.

📍 Silver Spring Mining Company-Bel Air
705 Belair Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014

I’d love to see you there! Text me at 443-966-1288.

Gather & Grow Networking Breakfast

07/30/2026

If you have employees in Maryland, here's an important update:

Beginning January 2027, employees will start making contributions to Maryland's Paid Family & Medical Leave (FAMLI) program.

A few things employers should know:
• Employees are the ones making the contributions.
• Employers are not required to contribute, but they are responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting employee contributions.
• If your business has one or more employees, you must register for the program.

For more information: https://paidleave.maryland.gov/employers/understand-employer-registration/ #

If you have at least one employee in Maryland, you are required to register online. There are no exceptions under state law. This page will help you understand the information needed to successfully complete the registration process.

07/07/2026

New Scam alert!!
There is a new scam going around where the caller identifies themselves as working for the FDIC. The FDIC will never call you, EVER!

06/23/2026

Friendly reminder for our clients:

If you filed an extension for your SDAT Annual Report, the deadline was June 15th. If you haven’t submitted it yet, now is the time to take care of it to avoid potential penalties.

Also, with the end of Q2 coming up on June 30th, it’s a great time to get your books organized and up to date. Staying current helps make tax planning smoother and keeps you prepared for the rest of the year.

Need help catching up your books or reviewing your numbers? We’re here to help.

Send a message to learn more

04/21/2026

We want to make you aware of a recent update involving QuickBooks and Square integration. Due to a system update, an “auto-add” setting may have been turned on without notice. This has caused some users to experience duplicate sales entries and fees being recorded in their accounts.

You may notice new or unexpected transactions appearing in your Undeposited Funds or bank account register dated after 4/15/2024. If you’re seeing anything unusual, we recommend reaching out directly to QuickBooks Customer Support for assistance at 1 (800) 446-8848. They are aware of the issue and are currently working on a fix, though no official timeline has been provided yet. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need help reviewing your account.

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05/11/2025

Sleep is part of the strategy. No checking emails after 8pm. Your brain deserves a break too

05/06/2025