Outsourced vs In-House Bookkeeping: Which Is Right for You?

Business professional using a calculator for financial planning

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated a full-time bookkeeper in the middle at a $49,210 salary in May 2024. Add payroll taxes, benefits, software and a workspace on it and that one employee can easily cost you $60000 or more annually before you even verify the accuracy of the books. The actual question of outsourced […]

Controller vs Bookkeeper | Key Difference & When To Hire Each

Two accountants Financial Controller and a Bookkeeper at a desk with laptop, PC, diaries, charts, and coffee, collaborating on small business finances.

Why does Controller vs Bookkeeper get so confusing? As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard the terms “controller” and “bookkeeper” and wondered whether they mean the same thing. According to a 2024 study by Clutch, 37% of small businesses struggle to distinguish between financial roles such as bookkeepers, accountants, and controllers. Such a misunderstanding […]