Deirdre Cooke, Owner

​Client Advisory Accounting Professional

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor​

Xero Certified Professional

Cleanup Specialist

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Ambassador, Alignable Alliance of Coastal Virginia 

I’m a blessed wife, mother, mother-in-law, and "Nana" striving each day to live by the Golden Rule. 

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With over 13 years of experience in bookkeeping and payroll, I bring both hands-on expertise and a deep commitment to helping small business owners succeed. My background includes working as an Independent Contractor and as an Accounting & Payroll Assistant for a seasoned CPA, giving me real-world insight into what it takes to keep financials accurate and organized.

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I just love bringing order to the chaos. My favorite part of bookkeeping isn’t the numbers - it is the story behind them. Every set of books tells where a business has been and where it is headed. It brings me joy when I get to help bring clarity to that story and give business owners confidence to make business decisions. There’s something deeply satisfying about that “ah-ha” moment when they see what was hiding in their books.​​

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What I specialize in:

• Full-charge bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online and Xero

• Cleanups, catch-ups, and correcting disorganized accounts

• Accurate categorization, reconciliation, and reporting

• Payroll setup and compliance for small businesses

• Service industries like trades & home services, virtual online services and creatives and freelancers.  

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 Credentials:

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor

• Xero Certified Professional

• Intuit Trained Bookkeeper

• Intuit Client Advisory Services Foundations

• Akadain Accounting Education - Client Advisory, Cleanup & Bookkeeping Accounting Foundations

• Certified in Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, and ADP​ 

 

Whether you need help cleaning up your books, staying tax-ready, or making sure your payroll is compliant, I’m here to help with accuracy, integrity, and common sense.   

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I enjoy working with small business owners and partnering with professionals whose clients need bookkeeping support. Whether you're already using QuickBooks or Xero, or you're just getting started, I can help you set things up and keep them running smoothly, including access to discounted subscriptions.

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​As a proud retired U.S. Navy spouse, I’m honored to have Balanced Integrity recognized as a Military Spouse Owned Enterprise by the U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce.  Supporting veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses isn’t just a priority, it’s a personal heartfelt mission.  

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I have the privilege to be an Ambassador for the Alignable Alliance of Coastal Virginia.  I help bring local small business owners together for monthly networking events to help build professional relationships and build community. 

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When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying family time, listening to country music, reading, or planning my next trip to see my grandbaby. 

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Let’s make your finances one less thing to stress about, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.