Client Success Stories
Real results from real clients in Burbank and the San Fernando Valley. Every case study shows actual numbers, timelines, and outcomes.
Published case studies
Each write-up below covers what the client came in with, what we changed, and what the numbers looked like afterward. Figures are specific to that engagement and are not a projection for any other business.
How a Burbank Film Editor Cut Payroll Taxes ~$6,700 a Year with an S-Corp Election
Client: Film Post-Production Professional | Industry: Entertainment
The Challenge: Sole proprietor paying ~$20,488 in self-employment taxes annually on $145K net profit. Working on multiple projects for Netflix, Disney, and independent films with no clear tax strategy.
The Solution: S-corp election with reasonable compensation at $85,000/year, $60,000 in distributions.
The Results: Payroll-tax savings of ~$6,681/year before ongoing costs (~$1,281 net after ongoing bookkeeping & payroll). Setup completed in 14 days.
How a North Hollywood Restaurant Fixed 14 Months of QuickBooks Chaos in 3 Weeks
Client: Family-Owned Restaurant | Industry: Hospitality
The Problem: New owner inherited messy QuickBooks file. 14 months unreconciled, Square POS not integrated, negative equity on balance sheet. Bank considering loan but needed clean financials.
The Process: Complete bookkeeping cleanup, reconciled all accounts, fixed categorization, generated lender-ready financial statements.
The Results: Clean books, bank approved $75K equipment loan, identified $18K in missed deductions. 3-week turnaround.
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