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

Paul Rosenblum | 25+ Years of Bookkeeping, Small Business Finances, and Tax Insights
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If you’re a small business owner or bookkeeper trying to make sense of bookkeeping, business finances, QuickBooks, cash flow, and tax-ready systems without drowning in accounting jargon, this podcast is for you. Welcome to The Not Boring, Boring Bookkeeping and Small Business Podcast, where bookkeeping meets real business life. Beyond spreadsheets and expense tracking, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, explores the human side of small business finances and the relationships between bookkeepers, clients, accountants, and financial professionals that keep businesses running smoothly. Paul is a New York-based bookkeeper with over 25 years of experience and decades teaching QuickBooks. In this podcast he shares practical bookkeeping tips, small business finance insights, tax deduction guidance, and real-world lessons from working with business owners every day. Whether you’re managing your own books, learning QuickBooks Online, or trying to build better financial systems for your business, you’ll find approachable, experience-based advice without the boring lecture style. 🎧 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. 1d ago

    Who Decides If a Business Expense Is Tax Deductible? S10E02

    Who is responsible for deciding whether a business expense is tax deductible: the client, the bookkeeper, or the tax preparer? In this episode, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, shares his approach to handling missing receipts, client gifts, business meals, and other bookkeeping gray areas. He touches on where professional responsibility begins and ends, and whether bookkeepers should rely on client information or use their own judgment when categorizing expenses.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  2. Jul 23

    How Bad Bookkeeping Hurts Your Business: S10E01

    Three bookkeepers said the books were clean. The accountant said otherwise. Bad bookkeeping creates business problems, not just accounting problems. Inaccurate financial records can lead to overpaying taxes, missing valuable tax deductions, making decisions based on unreliable numbers, and creating challenges when applying for loans or funding. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to explain why accurate books matter long before tax season arrives and why getting the numbers right can save businesses significant time, money, and stress. Using a real bookkeeping cleanup project as a case study, Paul shares how what initially appeared to be a routine cleanup uncovered missing bank accounts, unrecorded credit cards, unreconciled transactions, and financial reports that couldn't be trusted. Along the way, he explores the importance of tax loss carryforwards and demonstrates why bookkeeping is far more than data entry. Accurate books provide the foundation for business decisions, tax planning, financial reporting, and long-term growth. Paul continues untangling this client's books in the episodes ahead, working through the credit cards, balance sheet, and compliance issues that emerge along the way. Mentioned in this episode: Does Bookkeeping Need To Be More Regulated? S7E4 https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xODcxMTY0Ng Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  3. Jul 16

    What Debts Are Forgiven When Someone Dies? S9E11

    Nobody likes thinking about death, but getting your finances in order now can make things much easier for the people you leave behind. To help with this, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to explain the basics. He covers which debts are typically forgiven when someone dies, when an estate is responsible for paying what's owed, why family members usually aren't liable for debts they didn't co-sign, and how naming a beneficiary on a bank account can help avoid probate. It's a practical look at an uncomfortable topic that's worth planning for.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  4. Jul 9

    How to Reduce Bookkeeping Errors in QuickBooks Online: S9E10

    Online computerized accounting changes almost everything about bookkeeping. But don’t worry, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to help you navigate the potential problems to come from these “advancements.” For example, QuickBooks Online creates problems that QuickBooks Desktop never had, like duplicate sales, mismatched credit card merchant fees, phantom accounts receivable, and sales tax reports that quietly go wrong. Paul draws on 30 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience to outline the challenges the transition creates for business owners and bookkeepers. And of course, he’s got advice on what to look out for to make sure things run smoothly for your QBO experiences.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  5. Jun 25

    2026 Tax Brackets Overview: S9E9

    Wondering where you fall in the 2026 tax brackets? In this quick episode, Paul Rosenblum walks through the latest tax rates for single and joint filers and explains how they apply to different business structures. It's a simple way to get ahead on tax planning before next year's filing season arrives. Tax brackets: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/p/bookkeeping-rates-for-single-and Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  6. Jun 18

    The Hidden Bookkeeping Money Decisions You Make Every Day: S9E8

    Bookkeeping isn’t just spreadsheets and accounting software. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, reflects on how everyday money habits quietly shape our lives, from business spending decisions to the way people think about vacations, groceries, risk, and long-term planning. He explores “the human side of want and need,” showing how emotional spending, financial stress, personal history, and instinct all influence the way we handle money. This conversation reframes bookkeeping as something deeply human, revealing why some of us naturally think like planners, budgeters, and business owners without even realizing it.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  7. Jun 11

    Can a Bookkeeper Go to Jail for Payroll Taxes? S9E7

    Payroll taxes are not just paperwork, and Paul Rosenblum shares a quick but important reminder about how bookkeepers can face serious legal consequences when payroll taxes are not filed or paid correctly. Using a real Rhode Island case, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch reflects on bookkeeper liability, professional responsibility, and why ethics matter so much in bookkeeping. If you’ve ever wondered whether a bookkeeper can be held legally responsible for payroll taxes, this short episode will give you something to think about. Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

  8. Jun 4

    Why Are Fast Food Chains Bringing Back Cheap Meals? S9E6

    Fast Food Chains Are Reinventing Themselves Again. If eating out has felt more expensive, less personal, or just different lately, there’s a reason, and our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to explain why. What starts as a conversation about fast food quickly becomes a bigger look at how restaurants are struggling to adapt to changing customer habits and economic pressure. Along the way, Paul shares observations, opinions, and a few personal stories about where the industry may be headed next. Just don’t listen while hungry unless you’re financially and emotionally prepared for a drive-thru run afterward. Previous Fast Food episode: https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNTY4NjM5Ng Send us Fan Mail Support the show About the host Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode. 😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms 📨   Email:   Bookkeepermensch@gmail.com 👀 $20 discount when you host your podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2022201 💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio  🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/ 🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/ 👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

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If you’re a small business owner or bookkeeper trying to make sense of bookkeeping, business finances, QuickBooks, cash flow, and tax-ready systems without drowning in accounting jargon, this podcast is for you. Welcome to The Not Boring, Boring Bookkeeping and Small Business Podcast, where bookkeeping meets real business life. Beyond spreadsheets and expense tracking, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, explores the human side of small business finances and the relationships between bookkeepers, clients, accountants, and financial professionals that keep businesses running smoothly. Paul is a New York-based bookkeeper with over 25 years of experience and decades teaching QuickBooks. In this podcast he shares practical bookkeeping tips, small business finance insights, tax deduction guidance, and real-world lessons from working with business owners every day. Whether you’re managing your own books, learning QuickBooks Online, or trying to build better financial systems for your business, you’ll find approachable, experience-based advice without the boring lecture style. 🎧 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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