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HOA bookkeeping for assessments and board reports
HOA accounting should help a board understand collections, operating costs and money set aside for future work. Tidwell provides bookkeeping support alongside the association’s CPA or attorney, using the reporting structure and handling instructions they establish.
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General information, not legal advice.
Keep assessment balances tied to each owner
An owner ledger explains charges, receipts and adjustments more clearly than a deposit total. Reconcile collections to bank activity and retain the approval behind credits or write-offs. Give the board an exceptions list for balances needing attention.
Separate operating activity from reserve records
Maintain distinct records for operating expenses and reserve activity under the association’s approved structure. Preserve invoices and transfer authorizations so a future reviewer can follow how a project was funded.
Assemble a board packet with supporting detail
Bring reconciliations, unpaid vendor bills and financial statements together for the board’s review. Compare spending with the approved budget and identify unresolved items. Your CPA or attorney advises on reporting obligations and legal requirements; Tidwell supports the books.
Document payroll and vendor approvals
If the association employs staff, retain approved hours and compensation instructions for payroll. Keep vendor payments attached to invoices and authorization records, especially when board responsibilities change.
Assessment and board handoff questions
Can HOA bookkeeping show overdue assessments?
An owner-level receivables report can identify open balances. The board and its attorney decide collection actions; bookkeeping supplies the underlying payment history.
Does Tidwell determine reserve funding requirements?
No. We organize reserve activity and supporting records for the association’s advisers and board, who direct the funding and reporting decisions.
What helps when an HOA changes treasurers?
Reconciled statements, owner balances, vendor obligations and documented approvals give the incoming treasurer a clearer starting point.
Make association records easier to review
Bring your current records and the questions you want the books to answer. We work remotely across California, with meetings at our Atascadero office by arrangement to discuss a practical service scope.
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $500 a month. See pricing