Accounting
Build confidence in your numbers
Accurate accounting is the foundation of every strong business. Cogent’s Accounting service ensures your financial records are clean, consistent, and decision-ready. We help you correct past errors, strengthen systems, and maintain control so your numbers always tell the truth – giving you confidence in every decision you make.
Is this you?
You’re behind on your accounting
Financial data is outdated, disorganized, or incomplete.
You’re guessing at performance
You can’t see your true margins or cash position in real time.
You’re ready for control
You want financials you can trust – not question – every time you review them.
You’re building for growth
You need accounting systems that scale with your business, not slow it down.
Where you are
- Your financials don’t match your bank statements
- Financial data is spread across systems or manually updated
- Invoices, payables, receivables, and reports are managed inconsistently
- You can’t easily track profitability or cash flow
Where you want to be
- Your records are clean, current, and accurate
- Financial reports are reliable and easy to understand
- You have clear visibility into profit, expenses, and cash flow
- Your accounting supports – not hinders – business growth
How we get you there
- We assess your accounting systems and fix what’s broken
- We organize, clean, and standardize your financial data
- We train your team and implement controls that keep financials accurate
- We work alongside you to build lasting financial clarity and accountability
What happens during implementation
We implement these accounting systems and controls alongside you. We don’t stop at reports or reconciliations. We build processes that keep your financials accurate and actionable every day.
Accounting systems review
Clarity begins with accuracy.
We evaluate accounting systems for compliance, operational alignment, reporting accuracy, and efficiency gaps.
Accounting cleanup & system migration
Restore order to the numbers.
We clear backlogs, fix broken processes, and migrate or upgrade platforms to rebuild reliable financial systems.
Ongoing controls & team training
Build confidence that lasts.
We train your team, implement internal controls, and improve financial literacy so accuracy is maintained long term.
Outsourced accounting & CFO support
Add expertise when you need it.
We provide fractional accounting and outsourced CFO resources to manage books and guide financial decisions when internal capacity is limited.
How accountingfits within the Profit Platform®
Accounting is the foundation of Measurement, where every number connects to performance.
It supports Business Analytics ensuring data accuracy, strengthens Strategic Planning by providing reliable financial insights, and enhances Operations by improving visibility into costs and margins.
One client cleaned up three years of inaccurate records and implemented Cogent’s accounting systems, gaining timely, error-free reporting and uncovering over $150,000 in missed profitability.
By restoring accuracy and accountability to your financial records, Cogent helps you make decisions with confidence.
Portrait of Life
The human side of accounting
What implementation does for your life:
You always know where your business stands – no surprises, no guesswork.
Your reports are timely, accurate, and ready whenever you need them.
Your team understands how to manage financials correctly and confidently.
You’re leading with clear financial insight, not uncertainty.
What clients say about Accounting
Financial management was a weak point for our company, and the tools developed especially for us will allow for better control over pricing and profitability in the future.
Their accounting review was impressive. Not only did they assess our financials, they also offered clear recommendations for turning our statements from a basic accounting tool into a more actionable resource for decision-making.
From the teaching sessions where we learned new skills and techniques to manage the business, to the plethora of bespoke financial and sales tools that were built specifically for us, we have nothing but the highest compliments for the Cogent Analytics team.
What business owners ask us about Accounting
Why is accounting important?
Accounting keeps your financial foundation accurate. It ensures every dollar is tracked, every expense is recorded, and every decision is based on truth, not assumption.
What should accounting do for my business?
Good accounting gives you clarity and control. It tracks cash flow, highlights profitability, and provides the data you need to plan for growth and manage risk.
What if I haven’t kept organized financial records?
You’re not alone – many business owners face this challenge. Cogent helps you clean up, reconcile, and rebuild accurate records so you can move forward with confidence.
What do accounting services entail?
Accounting services include managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, and maintaining clean, organized records that align with compliance standards.
Do I need accounting or bookkeeping?
You need both – but they serve different purposes. Bookkeeping records transactions; accounting interprets them. Cogent supports both bookkeeping and accounting, ensuring your financials are accurate and actionable so your insights are reliable.
Ready to bring clarity to your numbers?
You’ve built a business worth knowing inside and out – now it’s time for financial systems that tell the real story.