The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast

Paul Rosenblum, Bookkeeping Mensch
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If you’ve ever felt stuck in the digits, this show brings your business personality to the forefront. We go beyond spreadsheets to talk about the relationships that make businesses thrive—between bookkeepers, clients, accountants, and financial professionals.Welcome to The Not Boring, Boring Bookkeeping and Small Business Podcast—where we explore the human side of bookkeeping and business.Hosted by Paul Rosenblum, a New York-based bookkeeper with over 30 years of experience and decades teaching QuickBooks, this podcast is for bookkeepers and small business owners who know business is about more than just numbers.🎧 Listen to episodes like:-Bookkeepers Are More Than Bean Counters-How Communication Impacts Your Bookkeeping-Plus hands-on tools like QuickBooks basics, startup expenses, and chart of accounts.

  1. Are Business Meals Deductible in 2026? A Bookkeeper Explains the New IRS Rules: S7E1

    7H AGO

    Are Business Meals Deductible in 2026? A Bookkeeper Explains the New IRS Rules: S7E1

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! Let’s Talk Lunch… And Reality. This tax season comes with a few surprises. Season 7 kicks off with a friendly but practical walkthrough of one of the most misunderstood areas of bookkeeping: everyday food and drink expenses. Our favorite bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, explains what’s changed for 2026, why certain habits no longer work the way they used to, and how a little clarity now can save a lot of confusion later. Paul breaks down what still counts, what doesn’t, and how bookkeepers can guide clients through the shift without panic or awkward end-of-year conversations. Along the way, he reminds us (again) that good bookkeeping isn’t about perfection or software shortcuts. It’s about judgment, context, steady communication throughout the year, and the human element that no software can replace. Ask Paul a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    18 min
  2. Trust Centered Bookkeeping: S6E8

    12/18/2025

    Trust Centered Bookkeeping: S6E8

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! Trust is the foundation of good bookkeeping, but it’s rarely talked about as a business mindset. In this year end episode, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is joined by me, producer Stephanie Fuccio, for a reflective conversation about how values shape the way we work. What begins as a look behind the scenes of the podcast quickly becomes something deeper. This episode isn’t really about podcasting. It’s about trust centered bookkeeping and the role relationships, clarity, and care play in long term client work. Using the podcast as a real world example, Paul shares how trust guides his decisions, from how he communicates to how he shows up for clients. When trust comes first, processes follow. And that mindset changes everything. Happy Holidays everyone! Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    14 min
  3. Where Bookkeeping Meets Immortality: S6E7

    12/04/2025

    Where Bookkeeping Meets Immortality: S6E7

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! When the year ends, reflection begins. In this unusually personal episode, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, takes a pause and looks back at a year filled with loss, change, and a few big reminders that even bookkeepers have limits. He talks openly about grief, shifting energy, evolving client relationships, and what it feels like to age in a profession that runs on precision and stamina. As he looks ahead to 2026, Paul starts sorting through which clients, tax preparers, and workloads actually support his well-being and which ones might need to be gently shown the door. He also digs into the business side of letting go, the emotional weight of being the person everyone relies on, and the very real questions around semi-retirement, succession, and where bookkeeping fits in an AI-shaped future. Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    12 min
  4. Bookkeeping Ethics and When to Push Back on Client Requests: S6E6

    11/20/2025

    Bookkeeping Ethics and When to Push Back on Client Requests: S6E6

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! When clients cross the line, how do you hold yours? Bookkeeping isn’t about keeping quiet, it’s about keeping standards. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, answers a listener’s fan mail about a newer bookkeeper, Katie, whos is struggling with some issues related to this distinction. It’s a full-on masterclass in bookkeeping confidence. Topics covered include the ethical heart of bookkeeping, the importance of documentation, and why saying “no” is sometimes the most professional thing you can do. Along the way, he shares stories from decades in the field, a few tax tips, and a clear reminder that bookkeeping isn’t data entry, it’s responsibility, accuracy, and boundaries. Sound effect: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    24 min
  5. When DIY Bookkeeping Meets Pre-Tax Season: S6E5

    11/06/2025

    When DIY Bookkeeping Meets Pre-Tax Season: S6E5

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! This pre-tax season, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum is having fun because he’s knee-deep in one of his favorite things—a DIY bookkeeping cleanup. He takes us along on the clean up journey, including two tangled LLCs, years of unreconciled accounts, and more. He finds joy in the process by relabeling accounts, sorting out equity, and turning confusion into clarity. It’s a reminder that not every mess is a nightmare, especially when the client is cooperative, communicative, and appreciative. As pre-tax season ramps up, Paul’s feeling—dare we say—pre-seasoned and proud of this bookkeeping cleanup. Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    18 min
  6. Haunted by 1099s: PayPal, Venmo & the New Rules: S6E4

    10/23/2025

    Haunted by 1099s: PayPal, Venmo & the New Rules: S6E4

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! What’s scarier than Halloween? For bookkeepers, it’s the ever-changing 1099 rules. This October, our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, suits up in his “bookkeeper costume” and dives into the latest PayPal and Venmo 1099 updates. Between the ghosts of shifting IRS thresholds and the rise of AI-generated everything, Paul reminds us why the human side of bookkeeping still matters. He shares his process, his doubts, and his trademark humor as he untangles what the new $2,500 threshold means for 2025 taxes—and why Zelle might (or might not) escape the chaos. Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    12 min
  7. Getting Cash, Payroll, and Petty Cash Right: S6E3

    10/09/2025

    Getting Cash, Payroll, and Petty Cash Right: S6E3

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! Cash, Payroll, and Petty Cash Puzzles: Bookkeeping isn’t just “data entry”—it’s detective work that keeps your books accurate and your business safe. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, gets into the messy reality of handling petty cash, payroll checks, tips, and owner contributions in this episode, using a real client case as a guide. From partner paychecks cashed through the register, to undocumented utilities paid with personal money, to tips that must be reported correctly, Paul explains how these situations can create a jigsaw puzzle if not recorded properly. He shows where cash on hand belongs, how to document unusual transactions, and why open communication between business owners and bookkeepers is essential to avoid costly mistakes. Because in bookkeeping, every dollar tells a story—and it’s never just data entry. Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    12 min
  8. What does ‘cash on hand’ mean in bookkeeping? S6E2

    09/18/2025

    What does ‘cash on hand’ mean in bookkeeping? S6E2

    Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! When your POS totals don’t match your bank deposits, the mystery usually comes down to three little words.  Don't worry, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to break down the tricky world of cash on hand. From POS systems and sales tax to tips, deposits, and those frustrating month-end discrepancies, he explains how this account works, why it’s so confusing, and what both bookkeepers and business owners need to understand, including: 💳 How POS systems track sales, tax, and tips🏦 Why deposits rarely match end-of-month sales📊 What “cash on hand” looks like in the books💵 Common mistakes with cash, checks, and payroll🤝 How communication between owners and bookkeepers prevents messy booksWith real-world examples and clear explanations, Paul gives you the clarity and confidence to spot cash-on-hand issues before they snowball into messy books and costly fixes. Support the show 📞 Leave a voice message for Paul: https://www.speakpipe.com/PaulRosenblumPodcast 😄 Send him a text message (remember to include your contact info) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 🎧 Producer Steph: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 📨 Email: Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com

    24 min
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If you’ve ever felt stuck in the digits, this show brings your business personality to the forefront. We go beyond spreadsheets to talk about the relationships that make businesses thrive—between bookkeepers, clients, accountants, and financial professionals.Welcome to The Not Boring, Boring Bookkeeping and Small Business Podcast—where we explore the human side of bookkeeping and business.Hosted by Paul Rosenblum, a New York-based bookkeeper with over 30 years of experience and decades teaching QuickBooks, this podcast is for bookkeepers and small business owners who know business is about more than just numbers.🎧 Listen to episodes like:-Bookkeepers Are More Than Bean Counters-How Communication Impacts Your Bookkeeping-Plus hands-on tools like QuickBooks basics, startup expenses, and chart of accounts.

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