Bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and tax services for small business
Your books, finally in order.
Saleh Ahmad keeps the books, runs payroll and prepares taxes for businesses across Texas, the US and abroad, with 38 years of practice behind every close.
Monthly close
September
- Bank accounts reconciled
- Card transactions categorized
- Payroll recorded
- Statements delivered
Net income
Sample report
- Years in accounting
- Clients served
- Industries
- Countries worked in
What I handle for you
A complete accounting system built for your business, controlling every transaction from the first sale to the final statement, with clear Excel reports that show you the numbers at a glance.
Accounting setup in detail- Full transaction cycle, A to Z
- Internal controls & approvals
- Clear Excel reports & budgets
Every bank and card transaction recorded and reconciled to your statements. Your books are current at the end of each month.
Bookkeeping in detail- Bank & card reconciliation
- Payables & receivables
- Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
Salaries and wages processed accurately and on time, with records kept ready for year-end.
Payroll in detail- QuickBooks Payroll
- Wage records
- Payroll reports
Returns prepared from clean books, deductions claimed, and filings kept compliant.
Tax in detail- Tax preparation
- Tax planning
- TurboTax
Online or Desktop, set up to match how your business runs. Messy files brought up to date, and your team shown how to use it.
QuickBooks in detail- Setup & customization
- Catch-up & cleanup
- Training
- Point of Sale
Also available: cost accounting and budgeting, internal audit, Islamic finance and Zakat.
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Accounting setup
A complete accounting system built for your business, controlling every transaction from the first sale to the final statement, with clear Excel reports that show you the numbers at a glance.
- Full transaction cycle, A to Z
- Internal controls & approvals
- Clear Excel reports & budgets
How it works
Three steps from the first call to a clean close every month.
Step 1
Talk
A short call about your business, the software you use, and where your books stand.
Step 2
Set up
Past records reviewed and corrected, and QuickBooks set up the way your business actually runs.
Step 3
Close every month
Transactions reconciled, statements delivered, payroll and tax handled on schedule.
Thirty-eight years of keeping the books.
I started as an internal auditor in Kuwait in 1986, then ran finance for companies in Thailand, Canada, the United States and Jordan. At MAZEN in Texas, that work saved the company more than $2 million.
Today I bring that experience to smaller businesses, working fully online.
Read the full résumé (PDF)1986
Kuwait
Internal auditor
1995
Thailand
Financial manager
1997
Canada
Chief accountant
2001
United States
Financial manager
2011
Jordan
Financial manager
2024
Worldwide
Own practice
Credentials
- Arab Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA)
- CIMA Islamic Finance Diploma
- Zakat Accounting Diploma, Kuwait Zakat House
- Master of Commerce in Accounting, Nagpur University
Notes on books and tax
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What small businesses typically pay for bookkeeping in 2026, from monthly packages and hourly bookkeepers to hiring in-house, what drives the price up or down, and how to get an accurate quote.
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Book an intro call
Pick a time that suits you. We'll talk about your business, your books, and what you need help with.
- Prefer email
- saleh@selawii.com
- Or call
- +1 (682) 239-7650
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