Stress-Free Bookkeeping & Audit-Proof Taxes: IRS Insider-Turned-Entrepreneur CPA Sheila Koenig Shares What Every Small Business Owner Must Know

Bookkeeping is one of those tasks most small business owners dread. It feels boring, overwhelming, and sometimes terrifying. (The IRS? Audits? No thanks!)

But here’s the truth: avoiding your numbers only makes things harder. And as my guest this week, Sheila Koenig, knows better than anyone… it’s actually easier than you think to stay on top of your books and avoid red flags.

Sheila spent 24 years inside the IRS—16 of those in appeals, reviewing audits for over 1,000 small businesses. Today, she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs feel confident in their numbers instead of scared of them.

In our conversation, Sheila shared:

• Why “catching up at tax season” is a recipe for mistakes and stress
• The surprising expenses the IRS looks at most closely
• Why separating your business and personal accounts is non-negotiable
• Easy, low-tech systems (yes, even pen + paper!) that keep your numbers clean
• How knowing your numbers isn’t just about taxes—it’s about making smarter business decisions

Get inspired to start diving into your numbers!