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About Financial Detective

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At Financial Detective, we are the Accounting Detectives—specialists in uncovering financial errors, solving accounting mysteries, and helping businesses build stronger financial foundations. Our mission is to bring clarity, accuracy, and confidence to your numbers so you can focus on growing your business.

We provide a full range of financial services, including Accounting System Reviews, QuickBooks Setup & Cleanup, Bookkeeping, Business Tax Preparation, Forensic Accounting, Business Consulting, Payroll & HR Support, and Accounting System Optimization. Whether your books are behind, your financial reports don't make sense, or your accounting system isn't working as it should, we investigate the problem, identify the root cause, and implement practical solutions.

Our clients benefit from more accurate financial reporting, improved cash flow visibility, reduced tax-time stress, stronger internal controls, better business decisions, and increased profitability. We don't just manage your books—we help protect your business from costly mistakes and missed opportunities.

Many businesses operate with accounting systems that are set up incorrectly or are not providing reliable information. At Financial Detective, we uncover what others miss, fix what isn't working, and create systems that support long-term success.

Financial Detective – We Are the Accounting Detectives. We Investigate Your Numbers, Solve Financial Problems, and Help Your Business Thrive.

Services

Accounting System Review

An Accounting System Review is a detailed evaluation of your business’s bookkeeping and financial processes to ensure your financial data is accurate, organized, and working efficiently for your business. At Financial Detective, we investigate your accounting system to uncover hidden issues that may be costing your business time, money, and clarity. We analyze reports such as profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to ensure they reflect the true financial position of your busi


QuickBooks Clean Up

QuickBooks Cleanup is a service that corrects errors, organizes your financial records, and restores accuracy to your QuickBooks file. At Financial Detective, we review your transactions, fix misclassified entries, reconcile accounts, and remove duplicates so your books reflect the true financial position of your business. The result is clean, reliable financial data you can trust for reporting, taxes, and decision-making.


QuickBooks Set Up

QuickBooks Setup ensures your accounting system is configured correctly from the start. At Financial Detective, we set up your QuickBooks file with the proper chart of accounts, connect bank and credit card accounts, and organize settings to match your business operations—giving you accurate financial tracking, clear reports, and a solid foundation for managing your finances.


Business Tax Prep

Business Tax Preparation ensures your business taxes are prepared accurately and filed on time. At Financial Detective, we review your financial records, organize your reports, and identify eligible deductions to help minimize tax liability while keeping your business compliant with tax regulations.


Business Consulting

Business Consulting provides strategic financial guidance to help your business grow and operate more efficiently. At Financial Detective, we analyze your financial data, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide practical recommendations to increase profitability, strengthen financial processes, and support better business decisions


Forensic Accounting

Forensic Accounting involves investigating financial records to detect errors, irregularities, or potential fraud. At Financial Detective, we analyze transactions, trace financial activity, and uncover discrepancies to provide clear insights and accurate financial evidence


Payroll / HR

Payroll & HR Services help ensure your employees are paid accurately and your business stays compliant with employment regulations. At Financial Detective, we manage payroll processing, tax filings, and essential HR support so you can focus on running your business.


Policies & Procedures

We document step-by-step processes, establish internal controls, define employee responsibilities, and create standardized workflows that improve consistency and accountability throughout your organization. Well-designed policies and procedures help reduce errors, prevent fraud, improve compliance, streamline training, and ensure critical tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Pay Your Bill Online

Easily settle your invoices with our secure online payment system. Simply enter your details and complete your transaction in just a few clicks. Enjoy the convenience of managing your payments anytime, anywhere, and keep your financial records up to date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at financialdetective@icloud.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

All of Financial Detective's accountants are certified professionals with extensive education and experience in accounting, finance, and tax law. 


 Our FREE Accounting System Review is designed to identify hidden issues in your books, accounting workflow, and reporting systems. We look for common setup mistakes, duplicate entries, chart of accounts problems, missing reconciliations, and opportunities to improve accuracy and save money. 


 Absolutely. One of our specialties is bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up work. If your books are months — or even years — behind, we can organize and rebuild your records properly. 


Common warning signs include:

  • Financial reports that do not make sense 
  • Negative balances 
  • Duplicate transactions 
  • Uncategorized expenses 
  • Bank accounts not reconciled 
  • Constant cash flow confusion 
  • Tax filings that seem inconsistent 

If something feels off, it probably deserves a review.


 We work with a wide range of industries including:

  • Contractors 
  • Real estate professionals 
  • Retail businesses 
  • Restaurants 
  • Service businesses 
  • E-commerce companies 
  • Consultants 
  • Startups


Getting started is simple:

  1. Contact us for a FREE consultation 
  2. We review your current accounting setup 
  3. We identify issues and opportunities 
  4. We create a customized action plan 

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Yes, Financial Detective can assist with personal tax preparation and planning. We can help you navigate complicated tax laws and maximize your deductions. Contact us to learn more about our personal tax services.


Yes, Financial Detective can handle all aspects of payroll processing, including calculating and filing payroll taxes, issuing paychecks, and maintaining payroll records. We can customize our payroll services to meet the unique needs of your business.


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Financial Detective

7901 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

21923 US HWY 19 N Suite B Clearwater, FL 33765 30 N Gould St Suite 58392 , Sheridan, WY 82801 14099 Belcher Rd S Lot 1221. Largo, FL 33771 813-946-0001 Cell 307-533-1979 Office

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