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She needs to know what happens consistently – every month – and update your books without bothering you for items she should know about. At the same time, she needs to be astute enough to see the larger picture and warn you of any impending problems before they happen. If you purchase a piece of equipment, she should know how to properly enter it into your bookkeeping software to avoid problems – and therefore save time and money – with your accountant (and the IRS) later on. 3. She must know your industry. You don’t want to have to train your bookkeeper on your industry language, standard industry income or expense categories or other basics. The more up-to-speed she is, the faster she can hit the ground running and t The Ready Fundraising Company be sure to keep your fingers in the books.There are many fundraising companies that are out there today, and one of the most well-known and successful of all is the Ready Fundraising Company. 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