Frequently Asked Questions

What services does J.O. Tabalba & Co. provide?

We provide managed accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial-report preparation, BIR compliance support, external audit engagements subject to eligibility and independence, inventory count and verification, business registration coordination, and PEZA-related accounting and compliance support where applicable.

What is managed accounting?

Managed accounting means the firm acts as an outsourced recurring accounting team for agreed bookkeeping, reconciliation, compliance, reporting, and open-item follow-up responsibilities. The exact scope is defined before the engagement starts.

How much do your monthly accounting services cost?

Professional fees depend on transaction volume, number of bank accounts, employees, branches, inventory, current condition of records, required reports, and compliance complexity. We provide a defined scope and fee after an initial assessment.

Do you provide real-time reports?

Reporting frequency and cut-off dates are agreed during onboarding. The portal supports timely document submission and workflow visibility, but financial reports remain subject to record completeness, reconciliation, and professional review.

Can you take over from our current accountant?

Yes, subject to a turnover assessment. We review opening balances, unreconciled items, prior filings, missing documents, and possible catch-up work before confirming responsibilities, timing, and fees.

Can you support multiple companies?

Yes, subject to an assessment of each entity's records, transactions, intercompany activity, reporting requirements, and available accounting systems. Consolidation or intercompany work is separately scoped.

Do CPAs perform all bookkeeping work?

Preparation work may be completed by members of our professional accounting team, with appropriate supervision and review based on the nature of the engagement.

How do I get started?

Contact us through the website form or call the office to discuss your business, transaction volume, current accounting setup, and reporting needs. We will recommend an appropriate next step after an initial assessment.

What makes J.O. Tabalba & Co. different from other accounting firms?

We stand out in four key ways:

• Established Practice: The firm has served Philippine businesses since 1997.
• Recurring Support: We handle continuing accounting, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting work by agreed scope.
• Organized Technology: The client portal supports document submission, requests, workflow visibility, and communication.
• Professional Review: Accounting work is performed by our professional team under appropriate CPA supervision and review.

Do you handle PEZA-registered companies?

Yes, where applicable for PEZA-registered businesses. PEZA-related accounting and compliance support depends on the company's registration, operating structure, records, and applicable requirements.