Allen & Guthrie brings calm and clarity to freelancers and independent professionals who'd rather focus on their work than their books.
Consistent, accurate records every month. We reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, and keep your books audit-ready year-round — no chasing receipts.
We run payroll through Gusto — reliable, on-time, and compliant. Whether you're paying yourself, a contractor, or a small team, we keep it simple.
Via GustoP&L, cash flow, and balance sheets — delivered clearly and on schedule. Know exactly where your business stands without digging through spreadsheets.
Starting fresh or inheriting a mess? We set up your QBO chart of accounts correctly from day one, or untangle years of disorganized books — no judgment, just results.
QBO specialistStay on top of what you owe and what you're owed. We manage AP/AR workflows so nothing slips and your cash flow stays predictable.
We build out transaction rules, bank feeds, and automation logic in your accounting platform so your books stay cleaner with less manual work every month.
QBO · ZohoAllen & Guthrie was built specifically for consultants, freelancers, and service-based businesses. We understand project-based income, contractor payments, and the financial quirks that come with billing by the hour or the engagement.
You won't be handed off to a junior associate. You work directly with us — and we know your books cold.
Need a tax pro? We work with trusted tax partners and will refer you directly — so you get end-to-end coverage without hunting for someone yourself.
Not sure which plan fits? Book a free 30-min call and we'll tell you straight.
Not ready for full-service? Our DIY Bookkeeping for Consultants template pack gives you the systems to run clean books yourself.
No sales pitch, no pressure. Tell us where things stand and we'll give you an honest assessment of what you need — and what you don't.
The exact templates, rules, and checklists we use with our QBO clients — packaged so you can run clean books yourself, without hiring anyone.
No subscription. No upsell. Just the files.
Project income, contractor invoices, software subscriptions — structured around how you actually earn and spend.
Skip the trial-and-error. Start with a system refined across dozens of real client engagements.
Books got messy? Use the chart of accounts and categorization guide to reset properly before tax season hits.
If you'd rather hand off the books entirely, our monthly plans start at $349. We use the same systems — you just never have to touch them.