The Meaning Behind Our Maritime Metaphor
Welcome aboard the SS Tied Out — where bookkeeping is a voyage, your financials are the ship, and we’re the crew guiding you toward steady, confident waters.
We support small business owners across Atascadero, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo — and virtually throughout California — helping you build a strong and reliable financial foundation.
We’re not everyday bookkeepers who simply code transactions and call it a day. We’re your navigators: keeping your business steady, your records organized, and your course aligned with your goals.
With us at the helm, you’ll never have to worry about drifting off course or scrambling at tax time. As long as you provide the source documentation we need, we’ll steer you toward organized, audit-ready books and a year-end journey that feels calm and predictable.
At Tied Out Books, our work goes beyond balancing numbers. We turn your financials into a clear, trustworthy compass — empowering smarter decisions, stronger operations, and sustainable growth.
Mission Statement
At Tied Out Books, we’re a community of honest, proactive professionals dedicated to providing small business owners with trusted, reliable bookkeeping and lasting financial clarity.
Our mission is to build genuine relationships through trust, transparency, and accuracy — taking a personalized, organic approach that starts at the root of each client’s financial goals. We take pride in managing the numbers so our clients can focus on their passion, knowing their books are always in balance.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to revolutionize financial clarity and trust within the bookkeeping industry by setting a new standard for personalized, root-level support. We strive to build a community of small business owners who thrive with confidence, knowing their books are accurate, compliant, and always audit-ready — supported by a team grounded in integrity, precision, and partnership.
Our Compass
Honesty
We are committed to transparency in everything we do. Clear communication and integrity guide every client relationship, as we provide straightforward insight into your financial health and partner with you from the root of your authentic financial situation.
Respect
We foster an environment of mutual respect, valuing each client’s unique financial journey. Through attentive listening and thoughtful communication, we ensure every interaction is professional, considerate, and rooted in understanding your aspirations and success.
Precision
We believe accuracy is the foundation of financial confidence. Every entry, reconciliation, and report reflects our commitment to meticulous recordkeeping, audit-ready books, and clear, reliable data that empowers informed decision-making.
Partnership
We see ourselves as an extension of your team—trusted allies who care about your business as much as you do. Through proactive communication and personalized service, we build lasting relationships that help your business grow with clarity and confidence.
Compliance
Bookkeepers must have a strong understanding of—and adhere to—all applicable laws, accounting standards, and regulations. This ensures all financial activities are transparent and legally sound.