Caleb L. Jenkins, EA
@CalebLJenkins
Young Leader in Accounting Profession, QuickBooks #ProAdvisor of the Year, @RLJ_Financial, #CPA40Under40, Volunteer for #SALTProgram solving #PovertyAlleviation
I’m honored to have been selected as the 2024 ProAdvisor of the Year by Insightful Accountant. Special thanks to @QBMurph, and @JoeWoodard, along with many others who have consistently invested in my life and my career. I wouldn’t be where I’m at today without their selfless…

If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Your books should give you peace—not distraction. When your numbers are a mess, they steal time, focus, and energy from the things that truly matter—your family, your mission, your calling. When…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Integrity in the books matters! I’ve seen owners tempted to stretch numbers “just a little” to lower taxes or impress lenders. But here’s the truth: ❌ Shortcuts erode long-term trust ❌ What…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Your books reflect your stewardship. Every transaction is a decision. Every report is a reflection of how you've managed what God has entrusted to you. Faithfulness in finances doesn’t just mean…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Bookkeeping isn’t just about what was—it should support where you’re going. Your books should help answer: ✔ Are we hitting our growth goals? ✔ Can we afford that next hire? ✔ Where is our…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Doing your own books to save money might cost you more in the long run. We’ve seen it all: ❌ Misclassified income ❌ Missed tax deadlines ❌ Thousands lost in clean-up costs If your books are…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: QuickBooks Online is powerful—but it’s not a substitute for a professional. Automation is great until: ❌ Rules misclassify transactions ❌ Sync errors go unnoticed ❌ You over-rely on the…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Real-time books give you power. Lagging books leave you guessing. If you’re making decisions off a 90-day-old report, you’re behind. Up-to-date books let you: ✅ Hire with confidence ✅ Cut…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Owner draws aren’t expenses. They don’t reduce your profit—and they can distort your reports. Too many business owners: ❌ Record draws like payroll ❌ Think less profit = less taxes ❌ Confuse…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Good bookkeeping is not about typing in numbers. It’s about understanding them. You don’t need a “data pusher”—you need someone who: ✅ Flags red flags ✅ Spots trends ✅ Interprets what the…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Always reconcile your accounts—monthly. No excuses. I’ve seen “clean” books hide: ❌ Duplicated revenue ❌ Missing expenses ❌ Bank feed glitches ❌ Fraud Reconciliation isn’t optional. It’s the…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Every transaction tells a story—but only if it’s categorized correctly. If you’re guessing where to put that expense, here’s what’s at risk: ❌ Misstated financial reports ❌ Missed tax…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about bookkeeping—it would be this: Bookkeeping isn’t just about filing taxes. It’s about running your business. Too many owners treat bookkeeping like a year-end scramble for their CPA. But here’s what great books actually do: ✅…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about payroll—it would be this: Payroll isn’t just bookkeeping—it’s leadership. Every paycheck is a reflection of your values: ✔ Accuracy ✔ Transparency ✔ Timeliness ✔ Respect Missing a payroll deadline doesn’t just cause a…
Watch out for all the spam fakes that may start coming now that the IRS appears to be also texting you.
I did not know the antiquated IRS could text. 🤯 This is a first for me #TaxTwitter
Not sure who needs to hear this but… Your bonus is not actually taxed at a higher rate Your employer is probably just required to withhold at a higher rate on bonuses versus standard salary If this happens and they over withhold, you’ll get that money back as a refund during…
Thanks @RPJohnston and @bftcpa and @cpapracadvisor for the great coverage of the technology sponsors at Scaling New Heights 2025! #Scaling25 cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/07/18/sca…
We put together a (new) 50-minute masterclass on how to optimize your 1040 tax prep process 5 members of my team spent 2 weeks on this one. It may be the most complete 1040 workflow resource on the web. It's broken down into 11 steps: 1. Engage 2. Schedule 3. Intake 4.…
If I could teach every business owner ONE thing about payroll—it would be this: Stop reimbursing employees through payroll. It sounds simple—just toss in a gas receipt or mileage line, right? Wrong. ❌ You might be taxing a non-taxable reimbursement ❌ You might be…