One hundred episodes in, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is taking a moment to thank YOU, the listeners, who turned this independent podcast into something much bigger than a weekly recording. After years of teaching in classrooms, Paul has found a new classroom behind the microphone, a place where he can keep sharing what he knows, connecting with people in the field, and talking about the work he still genuinely loves.

This milestone isn’t a goodbye, it's a celebration. Paul reflects on what reaching 100 episodes means to him, the unexpected recognition the podcast has received along the way, and why he plans to keep going as long as the passion is still there. He’s also inviting listeners to help shape what comes next by sending in the bookkeeping and business topics they’d like him to tackle in the next 100 episodes.

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

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Reaching 100 podcast episodes wasn’t something our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, ever expected when he started the show in 2022. In this special 99th episode, Paul sits down with Stephanie Fuccio, Podcast Discovery Strategist, to look back at how and why the show changed and what he’s learned from the listeners who keep coming back for more. 

But this isn’t just a look back. A few unexpected moments turn the conversation in directions neither Paul nor listeners will see coming, while revealing more about the people, experiences, and decisions that shaped the show along the way. It’s a celebration of the 100 episode that comes out next week. 

• Frank's Earworthy newsletter: https://podalization.substack.com/
• Salad With A Side Of Fries: https://pod.link/1476096152
• Frank's review of Paul's podcast: https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring

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Tariff refunds may be going back to big companies, but that doesn’t mean a check is coming to us. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, looks at what those refunds could mean for prices at stores like Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, and Home Depot, and why consumers still need to pay attention to where the savings actually show up. As retailers decide what to do with that money, shoppers have a new reason to compare prices, question where the savings went, and vote with their wallets.

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock

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If rising prices have you blaming inflation for everything, it may be worth looking at the spending habits that have become normal. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, looks at the difference between expenses we can’t control and the choices that still belong to us. Ultimately, affordability includes how we decide what we need, want, and can actually afford.

With convenience making it easier than ever to spend without thinking much about it, Paul looks at where everyday choices can start stretching a budget too far. From credit cards to routine purchases that no longer feel optional, he brings the conversation back to one simple question: does your spending actually fit the money you have? It’s a timely reminder to look at those habits now, before they become even harder to change.

Episode mentioned:

S9E8: The Hidden Bookkeeping Money Decisions You Make Every Day

https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xOTMzNDg0OA

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock

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Some bookkeeping projects don’t just fill the calendar, they make you feel 20 years younger. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, shares why difficult bookkeeping cleanup projects still give him adrenaline, purpose, and the deep satisfaction of knowing a client’s books are finally right. As he considers slowing down, he’s realizing that the work that lights you up may be exactly the reason not to step away too soon.

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock

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If you assume “clean books” means accurate books, it’s worth checking that assumption now, before tax deadlines or an IRS problem force the issue. Three previous bookkeepers had called the books clean, but our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is still finding major problems underneath, including missing credit card transactions, $15,000 in unexplained invoice payments, and a $25,000 shareholder loan that was being counted as taxable revenue. As he works through the mess, he shows how quickly one bad assumption can ripple through the books, especially when QuickBooks misses transactions, personal and business payments get mixed together, or a single deposit lands in the wrong category.

That same pattern shows up in a second cleanup, this time involving a business that started as a sole proprietorship before becoming a corporation in 2023. Unpaid sales tax, unfiled taxes, and business expenses running through personal accounts have turned the job into a years-long reconstruction. Together, these two projects make the larger point clear: bookkeeping is much more than reconciling accounts, and business owners need someone who understands the accounting behind QuickBooks, asks the right questions, and knows when the numbers don’t make sense. The longer those mistakes sit, the harder and more expensive they become to untangle.

Part 1: https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xOTUwMjg1NQ

Part 2: https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xOTU3MDIzNA

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

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Choosing between a Roth and Traditional IRA comes down to one question: what tax bracket do you expect to be in when you withdraw. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, breaks down the tax treatment, contribution limits, and Required Minimum Distribution rules for both, plus a quick look at how inherited IRAs work differently. A short, practical primer for anyone weighing retirement savings alongside their business finances.

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock

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When the accountant sent these books back as unusable, and three previous bookkeepers had all called them clean, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum,  knew this cleanup would take a lot of time. Now he's deep into it and the books are starting to come together.

Picking up where Part 1 left off, Paul walks through the hands-on work of the last several weeks: two of six tangled credit cards now fully reconciled through 2025, months of "buy now, pay later" purchases separated out from cost of goods sold, and adjusting entries created to make beginning-of-year balances finally match reality.

Along the way, he uncovers a compliance issue that goes beyond typical cleanup: one business partner had been running a separate, wholly-owned LLC that was billed as a subcontractor to the company. This is something that the IRS doesn't allow when that partner also owns a stake in the business being billed. 

With the profit and loss nearly finished, Paul turns to the balance sheet: sorting out the equity split between two partners, tracking down company assets and home-office expenses that were never recorded, and weighing a tricky judgment call on categorizing meals between business partners, all against unclear new 2026 rules on meal deductions.

This is a grounded look at what it actually takes to turn a multi-year mess into books a tax preparer can trust. No shortcuts, and no AI required.

Part 1: https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xOTUwMjg1NQ

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Who is responsible for deciding whether a business expense is tax deductible: the client, the bookkeeper, or the tax preparer? In this episode, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, shares his approach to handling missing receipts, client gifts, business meals, and other bookkeeping gray areas. He touches on where professional responsibility begins and ends, and whether bookkeepers should rely on client information or use their own judgment when categorizing expenses. 

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👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock

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Three bookkeepers said the books were clean. The accountant said otherwise.

Bad bookkeeping creates business problems, not just accounting problems. Inaccurate financial records can lead to overpaying taxes, missing valuable tax deductions, making decisions based on unreliable numbers, and creating challenges when applying for loans or funding. Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to explain why accurate books matter long before tax season arrives and why getting the numbers right can save businesses significant time, money, and stress.

Using a real bookkeeping cleanup project as a case study, Paul shares how what initially appeared to be a routine cleanup uncovered missing bank accounts, unrecorded credit cards, unreconciled transactions, and financial reports that couldn't be trusted. Along the way, he explores the importance of tax loss carryforwards and demonstrates why bookkeeping is far more than data entry. Accurate books provide the foundation for business decisions, tax planning, financial reporting, and long-term growth.

Paul continues untangling this client's books in the episodes ahead, working through the credit cards, balance sheet, and compliance issues that emerge along the way.

Mentioned in this episode:
Does Bookkeeping Need To Be More Regulated? S7E4
https://pod.link/1688000860/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xODcxMTY0Ng

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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.

👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock

😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms

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💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com

🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio

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