What we do
Built around the work you do.
Four areas of focus, one practical approach.
Service 01
Accounting & Financial Infrastructure
Building the financial backbone an organization can actually rely on. The right systems, set up the right way, with month-end close processes you can trust and reporting that tells the truth.
- Establish accounting systems
- Develop month-end close processes
- Financial reporting design and implementation
- Audit and assess historical accounting practices
Service 02
Operations & Process Improvement
How the business runs day to day. Standardizing the routine work, building out the back-office team, and stepping back to understand how operations actually fit together.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Hire and train office staff
- Enterprise and operational analysis
Service 03
Strategic Planning & Transition Support
The bigger questions. What the business looks like in three years, how it stays resilient, how it secures the capital it needs, and how it transitions when leadership or ownership changes.
- SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
- Assess risk-management strategies
- Review loan proposals and financial viability
- Identify succession plans and exit strategies
Service 04
Tax Preparation
Accurate, on-time tax filing for small businesses and farms. As an IRS Authorized e-File Provider, returns are filed electronically — built on books that are already clean, current, and ready come tax season.
- Business and farm tax return preparation
- Electronic filing as an IRS Authorized e-File Provider
- Year-round tax planning and quarterly estimates
- Coordination with your CPA or outside tax advisor
How pricing works
All services are quoted based on complexity.
No surprises, ever. Every organization is different, so pricing reflects what your business actually needs. Engagements always start with a free conversation.
FAQs
What does Farmwife Financials do?
We help organizations build strong accounting and financial systems, run better operations, and plan for the future. Four focus areas: accounting & financial infrastructure, operations & process improvement, strategic planning & transition support, and tax preparation.
Where are you located, and do you work remotely?
Based in West Michigan, working on-site with West Michigan organizations and remotely with clients further out.
How much does it cost?
All services are quoted based on complexity. After a free first conversation, you’ll get a written proposal with scope and pricing before any work starts.
Our books are a mess. Can you still help?
Yes. Auditing and assessing historical accounting practices is part of what we do, and it’s often where we start.
Do you handle taxes, or work with our CPA?
We prepare and e-file business and farm tax returns directly. For specialized tax situations, we coordinate with your CPA rather than replace your existing advisors.
How do we get started?
Send a note or pick up the phone. We’ll talk about what your organization needs and whether we’re a fit. No pressure, no pitch.