Know your numbers. Every month. No surprises.
CBO is a Minneapolis accounting firm for small and growing businesses. Outsourced accounting, tax planning, controller and fractional CFO services.
How CBO helps
CBO works in three layers, and most clients use more than one. Tax keeps you ahead of what you owe, accounting keeps the numbers right, and advisory turns those numbers into decisions. Start with whichever you need most and add the others as your business changes.
Business tax planning that runs all year, plus business and personal tax preparation for owners and investors.
Outsourced accounting, monthly reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll support, and QuickBooks cleanup.
Outsourced controller oversight and fractional CFO advisory: budgets, cash flow planning, performance analysis, and support for financing and growth.
What you get
every month
A steady routine matters more than any single report. Every month, you can count on the same six things:
From shoebox to monthly reports in two weeks.
Getting started is easy. We handle the heavy lifting so you don't have to.
Free assessment and an estimate in 60 seconds. No phone call required, just answer a few quick questions.
Onboard in 1–2 weeks. We connect to your accounting software, clean up any backlog, and configure your chart of accounts.
Monthly close and financial statements by the 15th. Full visibility into your P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
We speak your industry's financial language.
Real estate
Restaurants
Construction
Trucking
Professional services
Retail and groceryProperty-level books that lenders trust.
Per-property income and expense tracking, depreciation planning, and lender-ready reports.
See your prime cost before the month ends.
Food cost, labor cost, and sales tax tracked daily, so you can adjust menus and schedules in time.
Know which jobs make money before you finish them.
Job costing, WIP schedules, and retainage tracking, with statements your surety will accept.
Per-mile profitability, IFTA filed on time.
Revenue and cost per mile for every truck, with fuel tax and driver payroll handled correctly.
Know which clients and projects really pay.
Billable hours, WIP, and client profitability reconciled monthly, so you can plan growth with real numbers.
Margin by category, inventory under control.
Gross margin by department, shrinkage tracking, and multi-state sales tax for stores and markets.
Why outsource your accounting?
See how CBO compares to doing it yourself or hiring in-house.
Year-round partnership, not seasonal service.
Most accounting firms disappear after April 15. We do not. CBO is your year-round partner for accounting, tax planning, and advisory.
How much does accounting service cost?
Every business is different. Most small businesses in Minneapolis pay between $800 and $2,500 per month for full-service accounting. Use the estimate above for a range.
Is the estimate exact?
No. The estimate is a range based on your answers. Your exact price is confirmed during a 15–20 minute discovery call.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Your monthly fee includes what we discuss on your call. Any add-on is explained upfront and approved by you first.
Can I change my service level later?
Yes. As your business grows you can upgrade or downgrade at any time, and your fee is adjusted accordingly.
What if my books are behind?
We quote catch-up work separately and create a plan to get you current. Then we keep you there with the monthly close.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. Most clients can cancel with 30 days notice. We want you to stay because you are happy, not because you are locked in.
Ready to stop stressing over your books?
Get your estimate in 60 seconds, or call us and we will walk you through it.