See if we're a fit
We work with a small number of California-based businesses. Clean books, clear reporting, and a direct line to the person doing the work.
What does a good client relationship actually look like?
One that runs clean and clear for years. We take on a small number of businesses in California, work their monthly close without surprises, and answer questions the same day. No client churn. No handoffs to a junior staffer.
We keep a small team. We keep it sharp.
When you work with ZQ Advisory, you work directly with the person reviewing your payables, your receivables, and your monthly close.
Founder & Lead Accountant
Zara Quinn
Zara founded ZQ Advisory to offer California business owners clean, attentive accounting without the overhead of a big firm. She manages each engagement personally.
Senior Accounting Associate
David Lin
David brings ten years of experience in accounts payable and financial statement preparation. His focus is consistency and catching discrepancies early.
What business owners say about working with ZQ Advisory
We keep our client list small. That means every engagement gets the attention and accuracy it deserves.
I was spending hours on accounts payable every week. Now it's handled, on time, with clear reports. I can actually focus on growing the business.
James Morrison
Owner, Morrison Retail Group
ZQ Advisory took over our monthly close and financials. Everything is cleaner, faster. No surprises at tax time.
Priya Kapoor
Co-Founder, Kapoor & Sons Distribution
We needed someone who understood California compliance without a lot of handholding. That's exactly what we got. Clean work, straightforward communication.
David Chen
Managing Partner, Chen Contracting
7 questions we hear most often
We keep things straightforward. If you don't see your question here, reach out.
How many clients do you take on at once?
A small number. We intentionally limit our client load to about 15 businesses. That ensures each engagement gets the attention it needs for clean books and timely closes.
What does a typical monthly engagement include?
Accounts payable processing, accounts receivable management, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. We handle the monthly close so you have clear reports by the 10th business day.
We just started using an online bookkeeping tool. Do you work with those?
Yes. We work with QuickBooks Online and Xero. We don't require you to switch platforms unless your current setup can't produce the reports we need.
What size business do you typically work with?
Generally businesses with 5 to 50 employees and monthly transaction volumes under 2,000 entries. If yours is significantly larger or smaller, we can discuss whether it's a fit.
Do you sign annual contracts?
We start with month-to-month terms. If we both decide it's working after three months, we move to a one-year agreement. No long lock-ins upfront.
How do you handle communication and updates?
We check in weekly via a brief email summary. You get a monthly video walkthrough of your financials. For urgent items, we respond within one business day.
Still have questions?
Send us a message. We'll respond within one business day.
A clean financial close, delivered on time. Let's see if we're a fit.
We work with a small number of clients who value clarity and consistency. Email us, and we'll respond within one business day.
A small desk, a clear process, and no rush.
We don't chase volume. We work with a select group of clients, one close at a time, from a quiet office in California.
