DIY vs. Professional Bookkeeper Calculator

Your time as a business owner is valuable, and you know more than anyone else that time is money. So why spend your weekends and nights figuring out the accounting? Below is a simple calculator that measures how much time and money you are spending on your bookkeeping. Do the math and ask yourself if this is the best way to move forward?

Then ask yourself what else you win back besides time. You win back comfort over your financials and a financial basis for your future strategy.

Want to estimate the cost of bookkeeping for your business? Use our bookkeeping cost estimator.

DIY Bookkeeping Cost Calculator | Reustle Accounting

Reustle Accounting & Finance Solutions

Certified Public Accountant - Bookkeeper based in Garnet Valley, PA serving the Greater Philadelphia Area

Free Tool for Small Business Owners

What Is DIY Bookkeeping Really Costing You?

Most business owners dramatically underestimate the true cost of managing their own books. Find out your number in 30 seconds.

1 hr8 hrs / month40 hrs
hrs/mo
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112 months12
months
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Your Annual Time Cost
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Hours × your hourly value × months
Professional Bookkeeping
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Estimated annual cost to outsource
You're Overpaying By
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vs. hiring a professional
Hours Back Per Year
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Time you could reinvest in your business

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This calculator provides estimates for illustrative purposes. Results will vary based on individual circumstances.