Big Beach Books — CPA & Bookkeeping | Gulf Shores, AL

Your books are
behind you.
Your business
is ahead.

Whether you're buried in receipts, behind on taxes, or just done doing it yourself — Big Beach Books gives Gulf Coast small business owners a secure, straightforward path to financial clarity.

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No commitment required. We'll assess where you are
and what you need.
Why Big Beach Books
🔒
Bank-Level Security
Your financial data is protected by an enterprise-grade encrypted portal — not a shared Google Drive.
💻
Easy Online Experience
Sign documents, share files, and stay current from any device. No office visits required.
🤝
People Who Care
We're a Gulf Coast firm. We know this community and we show up for the businesses that make it run.
5-Star Google Reviews
📍 Locally Owned, Gulf Shores AL
🔒 Encrypted Client Portal
📅 Same-Week Consultations Available
Licensed CPA Firm
Who We Help

Sound familiar?

Gulf Coast and Baldwin County small business owners come to us from all kinds of situations. Here's where we see them most.

01
"I've been doing my own books — and I'm drowning."
You started your business to do what you love, not to reconcile accounts at midnight. We take the books completely off your plate.
02
"I'm behind on taxes and I don't know where to start."
No judgment. We've helped plenty of Gulf Coast business owners get current, get compliant, and get back on solid ground.
03
"My last accountant was unreachable and unresponsive."
We pick up the phone. We reply to emails. We're a small firm — your business matters to us because it has to.
The Process

Getting started is
easier than you think.

Three steps from where you are to where you need to be.

1
Book your free consultation
30 minutes, zero obligation. We listen to where you are and what your business actually needs — no cookie-cutter pitch.
2
We build your plan
Tax prep, bookkeeping, financial cleanup — we scope exactly what's right for your business and your budget.
3
You get back to running your business
We handle the numbers. You handle the growth. Check in anytime through your secure online portal.
What We Do

One firm.
Everything your business needs.

From day-to-day bookkeeping to complex tax strategy — we handle the full financial picture for Gulf Coast small businesses.

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Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
Monthly, quarterly, or catch-up bookkeeping that keeps your records clean and your stress level low.
Year-Round
🧾
Tax Preparation & Filing
Business and personal returns filed accurately and on time — and with a strategy for next year built in.
All Entity Types
💼
Payroll Bookkeeping
Accurate, on-time payroll bookkeeping through a third-party platform so your team gets paid right and you stay compliant.
Ongoing
🧹
Financial Cleanup
Behind on years of books? We've seen it all. We get you current without the drama.
Catch-Up
📈
CFO Advisory
Strategic financial guidance for growing businesses that need more than just tax prep.
Growth Stage
🏖️
New Business Setup
Entity selection, structure, and your first year done right — from the very beginning.
Startups
Why Big Beach Books

Why Gulf Coast business owners choose us.

There are a lot of accounting firms. Here's what makes Big Beach Books different — and why it matters to your business.

🔒
A secure platform you can trust
We use an enterprise-grade encrypted client portal — not email chains or shared drives. Your financial documents are protected at every step, with full audit trails.
💻
An online experience built for busy owners
Upload documents, e-sign, communicate, and track your work from your phone or laptop. No fax machines. No "drop it by the office."
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A team that treats your business like it matters
Because it does. We live and work on the Gulf Coast. When you call Big Beach Books, you're talking to the people actually doing your accounting.
Financial clarity starts with the right partner.
Small business owners on the Gulf Coast deserve the same level of service as any enterprise client — secure, responsive, and built around their actual needs.
30m
Free consultation, no obligation
5★
Google-rated client experience
100%
Secure encrypted client portal
Gulf
Coast
Locally owned & operated
Client Stories

What our clients say.

★★★★★
"I have several rental properties, and Barbara has been doing my bookkeeping for 5 years. She handles everything professionally and I always know exactly where I stand."
— JB
Gulf Coastal Management, LLC
★★★★★
"I had a fantastic experience working with Big Beach Books on my taxes this year. They were trustworthy, thorough, and made the whole process easy."
— JJ
1040 Tax Client
Get Started

Ready to hand off
the headache?

Your free consultation is 30 minutes and zero obligation. Let's talk about where your business is and what it needs. No jargon, no pressure — just a straight conversation with a CPA who's paying attention.

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