Accountancy for the Creative Class
CV Ledger is the analytic brain behind creative, service-based businesses—bringing clarity to your bookkeeping, confidence to your decisions, and systems that scale as you grow.
Based in Pasadena, CA • Serving clients nationwide • Cloud-based accounting systems
Finance that Supports Your Creative Vision
Whether you want to stay hands-on or hand it off entirely, we meet you where you are—then build the clean books, insights, and operational rhythm that keep your business sustainable.
- Clear books you can trust
- Monthly insights that guide decisions
- Streamlined systems that reduce busywork
Built For Service-Based Creatives on the Move
Client work comes first—your books shouldn’t be what keeps you up at night. We’ll help you maintain accurate records, stay prepared, and make decisions from real data.
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Account Set‑Up & Training
Prefer to be hands-on with your day-to-day bookkeeping? We’ll get you properly set up in cloud-based accounting software (Xero is our go-to), clean up your starting balances, and teach you how to keep everything running with consistency. You’ll walk away understanding your workflow, your reports, and what to look at each month—without overwhelm.
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Account Management
If you don’t have time to manage your own books (or simply don’t want to), we’ll take bookkeeping off your plate and keep your finances organized, accurate, and review-ready. Each month we close the books, prepare key reporting, and meet with you to review performance—so you always know where you stand and what to do next.
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$ Foundations – A Digital Course
Want to understand your business finances with ease and less stress?
Foundations distills years of 1:1 training into a guided, multi-module course built for creative entrepreneurs. By the end, you’ll know how to set up, track, and interpret your numbers—and prepare for year-end taxes with far more confidence.
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Our Mission
Here at The CV Ledger, we are dedicated to serving as the analytic brain for all the creative risk takers and dreamers turned doers—providing you with the tools you need to build the business you’ve always wanted.
We believe that when your numbers are organized and understandable, you gain the power to make proactive decisions—not reactive ones.
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A Modern Approach to Finance—Built for Creatives
Many creatives have been taught that finance is intimidating, rigid, or only for “numbers people.” We don’t buy that. Our approach is collaborative, cloud-based, and focused on making your finances digestible—so you can lead with clarity.
- Video calls + screen share support when you need it
- Systems that are secure, streamlined, and easy to maintain
- A judgment-free space to ask questions and get answers
News You Can Use (CV Journal)
Information, insights, and resources to help you strengthen the financial backbone of your business.
From contractors and payroll to business entity setup and financial best practices—our Journal is here to help you stay informed and make smarter decisions.
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Free Monthly Office Hours (Video Session)
Beyond the Nine to Five
CV Ledger hosts a free, monthly Office Hours video session. Simply sign up, submit your questions in advance, and we’ll send you an invitation to join.
It’s your chance to ask the bookkeeping, accounting, or operations questions you’ve been carrying around—so you can move forward with clarity.
Testimonials
Working with Claire has been a dream when it comes to gaining clarity and ease regarding finances in my business. She makes staying on top of your numbers fun, digestible, and easy. I highly recommend CV to any and all businesses in the market for streamlining their business finances. Thank you for everything, Claire!
Marrin Costello
Marrin Costello Inc.
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CV Ledger helps creative service-based businesses build clean books, streamlined systems, and the confidence to scale.