CPA Firm Back-End Support: Case Study 3

Client Profile
In this CPA Firm Back-End Support Case Study, VRSapients partnered with a US-based CPA firm offering Client Accounting Services (CAS) and Virtual CFO solutions.
The firm focused on advisory-led engagements but struggled with the operational workload of monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting required to support those services.
They needed a dependable back-end partner to handle execution while CPAs concentrated on analysis, forecasting, and client strategy.
Overview
The CPA firm required ongoing back-end accounting support for multiple CAS clients, including:
Monthly bookkeeping
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Management reports and supporting schedules
The goal was to improve service delivery consistency and scale CAS offerings profitably.
Challenges
Key challenges included:
Limited internal bandwidth for routine accounting work
Delays in monthly reporting impacting advisory meetings
Difficulty maintaining standardized processes across clients
Reduced CPA availability for high-value advisory tasks
Solutions Implemented by VRSapients
Assigned a dedicated back-end accounting team
Managed monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
Prepared review-ready financial reports
Followed standardized CAS workflows and controls
Supported month-end close and reporting deadlines
Key Achievements
Timely and consistent monthly closes
Improved quality of financial reports
Increased CPA focus on advisory services
Higher client satisfaction with CAS delivery
Scalable back-end support for new CAS clients
Conclusion
This case study demonstrates how VRSapients supports advisory-focused CPA firms by managing the execution layer of accounting services.
With dependable back-end support, the firm successfully expanded its CAS and Virtual CFO offerings while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and client confidence.
