FAQs

1. What types of clients do you work with?

  • Entrepreneurs growing their businesses

  • Search fund buyers

  • Independent acquirers

  • Investors seeking reliable deal financials

  • Small business owners preparing to sell (last)

If you’re growing, buying, or exiting a business, YOLO Numbers can help.

2. What makes your numbers different from other firms doing M&A accounting?
Unlike typical accounting firms, YOLO Numbers works on real deals ourselves. We understand what it takes to make numbers work from the first LOI to post-acquisition integration. Our financial insight helps clients avoid deals that could lead to serious stress or even bankruptcy.

3. What services do you offer?

  • Cloud Accounting & Bookkeeping — weekly reconciliations, financial reporting, and system setup

  • M&A Support — Quality of Earnings (QoE), SBA financials, post-acquisition success

  • Fractional CFO Services — cash flow management, forecasting, and growth strategy

  • Tax Strategy & Compliance — planning and execution to reduce tax stress

Note: Tax services are listed last because they are high-stress and typically require ongoing check-ins.

4. What is a Quality of Earnings (QoE) report, and why do I need one?
A QoE report helps you understand whether a business’s financial performance is sustainable before buying. We help identify trends, adjustments, and potential risks that could impact deal outcomes, so you avoid highly stressful or risky acquisitions.

5. How much do your services cost?

  • Accounting packages: starting at $500/month

  • QoE reports: starting at $16,000 (one-time)

  • Post-acquisition or SBA projects: $2,000–$3,000+, depending on scope

Custom quotes are always provided — no hidden fees.

6. Do you work with clients nationwide?
Yes. YOLO Numbers serves clients across the U.S., using virtual systems, secure collaboration tools, and local expertise. (Tip: can also highlight this subtly on the website for SEO.)

7. What tools and platforms do you use?
We integrate with QuickBooks Online and Gusto, and use cloud-based dashboards for real-time financial visibility.

8. How quickly can you start?

  • Most CFO or accounting clients: onboarding depends on current bookkeeping; we bring books up to date quickly but exact timing varies.

  • M&A / QoE projects: typically start within 48 hours of signing the engagement and receiving documents.

9. Can you work with my current accountant or bookkeeper?
Yes. Some clients keep their existing accountant while we handle:

  • Deal-related work (QoE, financial strategy)

  • Monthly accounting

  • M&A support

We collaborate directly with your CPA to make the process seamless.

10. How do I get started?
Click “Book a Call” on the site to select a time. During your discovery call, we’ll:

  • Review your goals

  • Answer questions

  • Outline the best next steps for your business or acquisition