Welcome to Getting to the Bottom Line, where I’m your host Stephanie Smith (New Light Financial Solutions). In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Szynkowski of S Squared Ledger to dig deep into one of the foundational pillars of any scaling business: bookkeeping and payroll.
If you’ve ever felt uneasy looking at your profit & loss, questioned whether your revenue really supports growth, or wondered whether AI can “just handle” your finances — this conversation is for you. Stacey and I talk about:
• Common bookkeeping mistakes that sabotage clarity
• Why clean books are essential for hiring, investing, and decision making
• The limits of AI in financial management
• The cost savings you unlock when your books are organized
• When you should bring in a bookkeeper (or upgrade your current one)
• How she helps her clients with both bookkeeping and payroll systems
By the end of this episode, you’ll see why bookkeeping is not just about being “up to date” — it’s a strategic advantage.
Tune in if you want to move from “I hope my books are okay” to “I know exactly where my money is going.”
🔗 Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssquaredledger/

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