ABS was founded in 2008 by Ben Derebie, MBA, CMA. It was at that time that he decided to share his experience in accounting and managerial solutions from private industry to provide accounting, bookkeeping, Tax and consulting services from his Berkeley office. At ABS, we have a strong background in financial and managerial accounting, bookkeeping, Tax, accounting system setup, outsourcing and applicable software. When we work with our clients, we cut out the jargon to keep you as involved and informed as possible. You can choose to outsource your accounting manager or controller roles from our highly experienced staff.
We meet all our clients in person to discuss our accounting and bookkeeping outsource services in order to evaluate their needs. We can assist you in setting up an accounting system that supports your business strategy and growth, day to day operation, production of real time reports and decision making process.
Services offered include customized managerial reports, financial statement packages, system setup, upgrade, cleanup, reconciliations, trouble shooting, audit support, sales tax returns, payroll setup, QuickBooks and Enterprise Solution installation, training and month, quarter or year-end close. We can also help you to calculate the profitability of a new project before beginning the job through custom designed system.
ABS also provides companies with business solutions and consulting services. By creating a business plan that meets the specific goals of your company, we can help you achieve success through strategic, tactical and operational measures. We can help you with budgeting, improve productivity and capture opportunities through our analysis of your performance and activities.
Our business solutions also involve helping our clients to train their staff in QuickBooks, accounting and bookkeeping. We offer these services in our specially equipped training facility or at your company for your convenience. All training is conducted by experts in the field to ensure your staff receives the very best.
About Ben Derebie, MBA, CMA
With over a decade of accounting and managerial experience in private industry, Ben Derebie offers the combinations of solid accounting skills and insight that will help your business thrive. Ben is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants:
- MBA — Accounting
- Certified Management Accountant
- Lecturer at CSU, East Bay:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Advanced Certified QuickBooks & Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor
- Served as Controller, Accounting Manager, and Sr. Accountant at firms including OSISoft, Komatsu and Peachpit Press.
Our Mission
To provide the highest quality, affordable general accounting, QuickBooks configuration, training, system installation, bookkeeping, payroll setup, expert managerial accounting and consulting through individualized service, provided by a team of experts.
