TGG Accounting, legally TGG Consulting Services, LLC, provides an outsourced accounting department that combines CFO, Controller and bookkeeping support for entrepreneurial businesses that have outgrown a single in-house bookkeeper.
TGG Accounting is not designed for businesses that simply want the cheapest possible bookkeeping, tax return preparation as a standalone service, or a financial vendor they rarely have to speak with. TGG also is not the right provider for companies requiring forensic accounting, formal turnaround work, audited financial statements or SEC-compliant reporting.
Company size matters, but revenue alone does not determine whether a business is a good fit. TGG primarily works with businesses in the $5 million to $50 million range, along with smaller or pre-revenue companies that are scaling quickly and prepared to invest in an accounting function appropriate for where the business is going.
The Short Answer
TGG Accounting is generally not the right fit for:
- Businesses under $5 million in revenue that do not yet have enough financial complexity or operating budget to support a full accounting function
- Companies that want tax return preparation and filing as their primary service
- Businesses looking for a low-cost, bookkeeping-only provider
- Owners or decision-makers who are unwilling to participate in recurring financial reviews
- Companies in active financial distress that need forensic accounting, fraud investigation or formal restructuring and turnaround services
- Publicly traded companies or other organizations that require audited financial statements or SEC-compliant reporting
There are important exceptions, particularly for fast-growing and well-funded businesses. A company’s current revenue is only one part of the fit evaluation.
Does TGG Accounting Work With Pre-Revenue Startups?
Yes, in some cases. Being pre-revenue does not automatically disqualify a startup from working with TGG Accounting.
The more important question is whether the company has the operating budget and financial complexity to support a sophisticated accounting function. A business that is still pre-launch, has little transaction volume and does not yet have meaningful payroll or financial operations may be better served by having an existing team member handle basic bookkeeping or hiring a part-time bookkeeper temporarily.
A well-funded startup can be very different. For example, a company that has raised $10 million and has a $2 million operating budget for the year may need significant financial infrastructure even before it generates its first dollar of revenue. If that company is prepared to invest in its accounting function based on the size and complexity of the business it is building, it may be a strong fit for TGG.
The same principle applies to companies that already have revenue but have not yet reached $5 million. A $3 million company that expects to reach $6 million within the next 12 months may need to build its accounting function ahead of that growth rather than waiting until its existing systems are overwhelmed.
Does TGG Accounting Prepare and File Tax Returns?
No. TGG Accounting manages the ongoing accounting and finance function, but tax return preparation and filing should be handled by a CPA tax professional.
TGG’s work includes maintaining accurate books, financial reporting, Controller oversight and CFO-level financial guidance. When tax time arrives, TGG provides the CPA with thorough financials that are ready to use for tax preparation. This helps prevent business owners from paying their CPA to spend additional time cleaning up, changing or reorganizing the books before a return can be prepared.
For a business that only needs an annual tax return prepared, a CPA tax firm is the better fit. TGG is designed for companies that need ongoing financial management throughout the year.
What If You Only Need a Bookkeeper?
TGG Accounting is not a bookkeeping-only service.
Every TGG engagement is built around a coordinated accounting team rather than a single generalist. That team combines bookkeeping execution with Controller oversight and CFO-level financial guidance. Clients also have a named financial leader who serves as their Client Lead and helps connect the day-to-day accounting work with the larger financial decisions facing the business.
This model is designed for companies that need more than transactions entered and bank accounts reconciled.
If the only requirement is basic bookkeeping at the lowest possible monthly cost, an independent bookkeeper or bookkeeping-only service will probably make more sense. TGG’s fixed-fee model is built for businesses that need an accounting department, not simply someone to keep the books current.
TGG Accounting Requires an Engaged Business Owner or Decision-Maker
TGG Accounting works as a financial partner, which means someone on the client side needs to actively participate in the process.
Clients should be prepared to review their financials on a recurring basis, generally monthly or more frequently when the business requires it. Those conversations allow the TGG team and company leadership to examine performance, identify problems, evaluate opportunities and make decisions using current financial information.
A business owner does not need to become an accountant. That is the reason for hiring TGG in the first place. But the owner or another qualified decision-maker does need to engage with the numbers and be willing to act on the information the accounting team provides.
If a company wants to hand over its accounting and never discuss its financial performance, the TGG model is unlikely to produce the value it is designed to deliver.
TGG Accounting Is Not a Forensic or Turnaround Firm
TGG Accounting is built for proactive, ongoing financial management rather than emergency financial triage.
A company that needs better reporting, stronger accounting processes, cash flow management or more sophisticated financial decision support may be an excellent fit. A company already in an active crisis involving suspected fraud, forensic investigation or formal restructuring needs a different type of specialist.
Those situations can require forensic accountants, turnaround consultants, restructuring professionals or attorneys with experience in financially distressed businesses. TGG can help identify when a company needs that type of specialized support and may direct businesses requiring turnaround expertise to DLA.
The distinction is important. TGG helps companies build and operate a stronger accounting and finance function. It is not a substitute for a forensic investigation or formal restructuring engagement.
TGG Accounting Does Not Provide Audits or SEC Reporting
TGG Accounting is not the right provider for publicly traded companies or organizations that require audited financial statements or SEC-compliant financial reporting.
TGG provides management-grade financial reporting designed to help business leaders understand performance and make better decisions. That is different from issuing an independent audit opinion or preparing the regulatory filings required of publicly traded companies.
Organizations with those requirements should work with a qualified CPA or audit firm that provides the appropriate assurance and regulatory services.
Who Does TGG Accounting Work With?
TGG Accounting is primarily built for entrepreneurial businesses in the $5 million to $50 million revenue range that have reached a level of complexity where basic bookkeeping is no longer enough.
Good-fit companies often have payroll, multiple revenue streams, investor or lender reporting requirements, significant operating budgets or other financial demands that require stronger systems and more experienced oversight.
TGG is also well suited to companies entering periods of rapid growth. Hiring employees, changing pricing, securing financing, opening locations, pursuing acquisitions and making other major business decisions all become more difficult when leadership cannot trust or quickly understand the company’s financial information.
Current revenue is not a hard cutoff. Growth trajectory and operating complexity matter. A smaller company preparing to scale rapidly may need a CFO, Controller and bookkeeping infrastructure before it reaches $5 million in annual revenue. Likewise, a funded startup with a substantial operating budget can have sophisticated accounting needs even before generating revenue.
The common denominator is that the company needs a real accounting function and is prepared to invest in one.
How TGG Accounting Determines Whether a Company Is a Good Fit
TGG begins by learning how the business operates, where it is going and what it currently needs from its accounting function.
The discovery process looks beyond a single number such as annual revenue. TGG evaluates the company’s financial complexity, growth plans, accounting needs, operating budget and the level of financial support leadership requires.
The conversation also helps determine whether the relationship itself is a fit. TGG’s model depends on collaboration between the accounting team and an engaged business decision-maker. Both sides need to be prepared to work together rather than treat accounting as a back-office task that operates completely independently from leadership.
If the company’s needs match TGG’s model, the next step is determining the appropriate scope of accounting, Controller and CFO support.
FAQs About Who We Work With and Who We Don’t
Does TGG Accounting work with startups?
Yes, TGG Accounting can work with startups when their operating budget, funding, growth plans and financial complexity justify a full accounting function. A very early-stage company with little transaction activity may be better served by a part-time bookkeeper until the business grows.
Is TGG Accounting a bookkeeping service?
Bookkeeping is part of TGG Accounting’s service, but TGG is not a bookkeeping-only provider. Its model combines bookkeeping with Controller oversight and CFO-level financial support.
Does TGG Accounting do tax returns?
No. TGG Accounting manages the ongoing accounting and finance function and provides thorough financials that are ready for a CPA to use when preparing and filing tax returns.
What size business does TGG Accounting work with?
TGG Accounting primarily works with entrepreneurial businesses in the $5 million to $50 million revenue range. Smaller and pre-revenue companies can also be a fit when they are scaling quickly and have the operating budget and financial complexity to support a sophisticated accounting function.
Can TGG help a business that is already in financial trouble?
It depends on the type of problem. TGG can help companies improve ongoing accounting, reporting, cash flow management and financial decision-making, but businesses requiring forensic accounting, fraud investigation or formal restructuring and turnaround work need specialists in those areas.
How much revenue do I need to work with TGG Accounting?
There is no single hard revenue cutoff. Around $5 million is a useful benchmark for TGG’s core client profile, but financial complexity, operating budget and growth trajectory can matter more than current revenue. A $3 million company expecting to reach $6 million within a year, for example, may need to build its accounting infrastructure before it reaches that level.
What’s the difference between TGG Accounting and a regular bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper primarily handles transactional accounting tasks such as recording activity and reconciling accounts. TGG Accounting provides a coordinated team that includes bookkeeping, Controller oversight and CFO-level financial guidance, giving business leaders both accurate financial information and experienced support for making decisions from it.
What’s the difference between TGG Accounting and a CPA firm?
TGG Accounting manages the company’s ongoing accounting and finance function. A CPA firm may provide services such as tax return preparation, tax filing, audits or other assurance work. TGG maintains the financials throughout the year so the company’s CPA can work from clean, complete and filing-ready information.
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