A little bit about our founder…
Hi! I’m Tracy Hanes, the founder of Candor Bookkeeping Services. I’m so happy you have found your way to our website. I Would love to share a little bit about myself.
My first soiree into the world of Bookkeeping was back in 2016. I left my career as a Registered Dental Hygienist to pursue a career as a Production Accountant. I remember working on my very first television series as a trainee. I loved that I was learning so many new things! And the film world itself was completely different than what I was used to! I learned the ropes quickly and found that I was a natural when it came to accounting principles. By 2019, I was a First Assistant Accountant, overseeing the accounts payable department. Then Covid-19 happened, and I realized just how vulnerable the film industry was to economic changes. I started thinking of ways I could utilize my new skills and create a business that was mine. I lacked confidence in translating my skills to corporate accounting, and I wanted a credential in my hands. So I studied Bookkeeping part-time at Georgian College and completed my certificate in December 2023! To test my knowledge, I took the QuickBooks ProAdvisor exam and passed it! As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I can offer a reduced rate on a subscription when you partner with me as your bookkeeper.
One of the things I love most about doing accounting in the film industry is it’s all contract-based. I start on a production, work on it for 6-8 months, and then I get to start fresh on a new production. In doing this, I have been able to refine and perfect my processes to run smoothly and seamlessly. All while continuously learning and refining as I go. What I’ve learned is:
There is always a way to fix an error, unless it’s a wire transfer!
The tedious processes are in place for a reason. Don’t try to cut corners.
There are ways to work smart, and then there are ways to create more work than what’s necessary.
Most importantly. Delegate. Delegate. Delegate. You cannot do your best work if you are trying to do everyone else’s as well.
As a small business owner, I know how scary it can be to give up one of the many tasks we business owners handle. It’s scary to hire someone. But it’s also a huge relief to get a big task like bookkeeping off your plate. I’d love the chance to take on your bookkeeping needs. If you have questions, you can reach me at tracy@candorbooks.com
I am a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Our bookkeeping firm utilizes QuickBooks Online to keep our practice organized. When you partner with us we can offer a discounted rate on your monthly QuickBooks Online subscription.