Bookkeeping for law firms
Your law firm's books shouldn't be your problem.
Big Bird Accounting handles every transaction, reconciliation, and IOLTA compliance requirement, so you can focus on your clients and growing your firm.
5-Star Rated on Google
- QuickBooks Certified
- 15+ Years Experience
- 100% Virtual
- IOLTA Trust Accounting
- Monthly Reconciliation
- Tax-Ready Financials
- Law-firm-only bookkeeper
Client reviews
Trusted by law firms across the US
Real attorneys. Real firms. Real results.
Big Bird Accounting has the expertise to handle it. They specialize in taking on complicated financial records and ensuring every detail is sorted out with accuracy and skill.
Michael Hollins
Hollins Bankruptcy Law Office
Handed them my books in a bit of a mess and they got them organized and sent me meaningful, straightforward reports. Professional and kind. Smart and on top of their game.
Melissa O'Connor
Melissa O’Connor P.A. — Elder Law Attorney
Chris was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend working with them.
Ana Maria Garces
CEG Law
Client case study
How One Law Firm Owner Put $34,181
Back in His Pocket After a 15-Minute Review
(Actual client result)
An owner of a growing law firm doing just under $900k/year came to us for “just bookkeeping.”
During his initial 15-minute review, we spotted a costly setup mistake: his LLC was still being taxed in a way that exposed most of his profit to unnecessary self-employment taxes.
We helped him restructure as an S corporation and optimize how he paid himself through salary and distributions.
That single change reduced his tax bill by exactly $34,181 for the year and set him up for similar savings going forward.
Today, he’s a full-time Big Bird Accounting client with clean, IOLTA-compliant books, proactive tax planning, and a clear plan to keep more of what his firm earns each year.
We can’t promise $34,181 for every firm, but we can promise clean, IOLTA-compliant books and a full tax-setup review in your first 30 days.
$34,181
Tax savings in year one
Single tax structure change
15 min
Time to spot the problem
Initial review call
$900k
Firm revenue at the time
Growing firm, under $1m
Want to know if you're overpaying like this?
We’ll review your books and tax setup for hidden tax leaks.
Who we work with
Something's off with your books. You already know it.
Most law firms in your situation come to us from one of three places.
1
You have a bookkeeper — but they don't really understand law firms.
Reports come late. Trust accounting feels shaky. Your CPA has to clean things up at year-end. You can’t quite articulate the problem, but something doesn’t feel professional.
2
Your office manager is handling the books on the side.
They’re juggling ten other jobs. QuickBooks got dumped on their lap. The books are always behind and you both know it’s a weak point — you just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
3
You're doing it yourself in QuickBooks.
You’re a $300k–$1M law firm owner doing your own bookkeeping. You know it shouldn’t be you. You just haven’t found someone you trust to hand it off to.
Whichever situation you’re in, we’ll review your current setup, show you exactly what’s working and what isn’t, and build a clean transition plan — with no disruption to your firm.
Ready to find out where you stand?
No pressure. No commitment. Just clarity.
What you get
The Law Firm Financial Clarity System
Three building blocks. Choose the setup your firm needs today.
Core Books
Monthly bookkeeping that keeps your firm’s numbers accurate, up to date, and easy for your CPA to work with.
- Monthly bank and credit card account reconciliation
- Monthly P&L and balance sheet
- Tax-ready books: no year-end fire drills
Trust & IOLTA Compliance
Bulletproof trust accounting so you’re always compliant, audit-ready, and never guessing.
- Monthly three-way IOLTA reconciliation
- Client trust ledgers tied out to the penny
- Easy to understand bar-compliance reports
Quarterly Tax & Profit Briefing
A quarterly summary of where your money went and 2-3 concrete moves to reduce tax and improve profit.
- What you made, where it went, and what's left
- Quarterly summary of key tax moves to consider before major decisions
- Email access for tax questions as they come up, so you can make decisions without guessing
Most common ways firms work with us
Most clients choose one of these setups and can grow into the full system over time.
Books Only
For firms who want clean, tax-ready books.
Includes
- Core Books
Books + Trust Compliance
For firms that hold client money in trust and want bulletproof compliance.
Most clients start here.
Includes
- Core Books
- Trust & IOLTA Compliance
Most popular
Books + Trust + Quarterly Briefing
For owners who want clean books, bulletproof trust accounting, and a quarterly plan to keep more of what they earn.
Includes
- Core Books
- Trust & IOLTA Compliance
- Quarterly Tax & Profit Briefing
Ready to clean up your books?
No pressure. No commitment. Just clarity.
How it works
From first call to clean books, faster than you think.
Most firms are fully onboarded in under an hour of their own time.
1
Free 15-minute trust & books review
We review your current setup, understand your frustrations, and tell you exactly how we can help and what it will cost. No pressure. If it’s not a fit, you still leave knowing where the issues are.
2
Fee agreement
If it’s a fit, your agreement goes out the same day. One e-signature and you’re in. No back-and-forth, no long proposals.
3
Onboarding call
We get read-only access to your accounts and set you up in our client portal. You’ll be fully onboarded in under an hour of your own time.
4
Clean reports in your inbox by the 7th
Every month, clean financials land in your inbox before the 7th. No chasing, no surprises, no logging into five systems to see where things stand.
5
Quarterly Tax & Profit Briefing (if selected)
If you choose our quarterly briefing, you’ll get a simple summary of what you made, where it went, and what’s left, plus email access for tax questions as they come up, so you can make decisions without guessing.
Pricing
Simple, predictable pricing. No surprises.
Flat monthly fee
You always know exactly what you’re paying. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices at month end.
Month-to-month
No contracts. No long-term commitments. Stay because it’s working, not because you’re locked in.
No setup fees
Getting started costs nothing extra. If you need cleanup, we’ll quote it up front so there are no surprise bills.
Exact pricing depends on your firm’s size, accounts, and trust setup.
Want to know what it costs for your firm?
No pressure. No commitment. Just clarity.
One last thing
Still on the fence? That's okay.
Here are the things most people are thinking but don’t say out loud.
"I'm embarrassed by how messy my books are."
We've seen it all. Messy books are why people call us. They're not a reason to wait. You're not the worst we've seen by a long shot. And the longer you wait, the more there is to clean up.
"How do I break up with my current bookkeeper?"
We handle the transition. You don't have to have an awkward conversation if you don't want to. We'll either give you a simple script, or coordinate directly with your current bookkeeper or staff. We've done this many times and take care of the handoff cleanly and professionally.
"Will my data be safe? I'm nervous about giving anyone access to my accounts."
We use read-only access to your accounts and a secure client portal. You stay in control of your banking and trust accounts at all times. Our entire process is built around protecting your bar license with proper IOLTA compliance.
Here's what the next 15 minutes could tell you:
- Whether your trust accounting and books are actually in good shape
- Where money is slipping through the cracks and how big the leaks are
- What it would look like to have us take this off your plate and what it would cost
Even if we never work together, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of your firm’s finances.
No pressure. No commitment. Just clarity.
From the blog
Resources for law firm owners
Practical guidance on bookkeeping, IOLTA compliance, and keeping your firm profitable.
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Read more →Ready to stop worrying about this stuff? Book your free 15-minute review and we’ll show you exactly where your firm stands.
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Trust & Books Review
Pick a time that works for you and we’ll review your books and trust accounts, show you any red flags, and outline your next best move.