Women-owned bookkeeping

Bookkeeping with clarity,
care, and a practical approach.

Owned and led by two women with one shared commitment: helping business owners feel informed, supported, and confident in their numbers.

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Meet the owners

Two experienced bookkeepers.
One shared commitment.

Virginia Lessner, Co-Owner of Basic Common Cents Bookkeeping

Co-Owner

Virginia Lessner

After 25 years in restaurant management, Virginia understands the everyday pressure of running a business. She brings that practical experience to her bookkeeping work, helping clients feel organized, supported, and more confident about their numbers.

  • Certified Bookkeeper, Ivy Tech
  • QuickBooks Certified
  • 5 years of bookkeeping experience
  • 25 years of restaurant-management experience
Laurie Stevens, Co-Owner of Basic Common Cents Bookkeeping

Co-Owner

Laurie Stevens

Laurie brings a steady, detail-focused approach to every client relationship. She enjoys making the financial side of business easier to understand and creating an environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions.

  • Certified Bookkeeper
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  • 20 years of bookkeeping experience

Why we do this

Business owners deserve to understand their numbers.

We started Basic Common Cents Bookkeeping to give business owners the kind of support we believe they deserve: accurate books, clear answers, and people they feel comfortable turning to with questions. We know how much responsibility comes with running a business, and we want the financial side to feel more manageable—not more overwhelming.

Together, we focus on accurate work, dependable service, and communication that is always clear and straightforward.

Good bookkeeping is not only about recording what already happened. It helps you understand where your business stands, recognize what is working, and make decisions with greater confidence.

We love what we do—taking care of your books—so you can spend more time doing what you love: growing your business.

What you can expect

Professional support.
A human approach.

01

Accurate

The details matter. We approach every account, reconciliation, and report with consistency and care.

02

Approachable

Questions are welcome. We explain the numbers clearly and meet you where you are, without judgment.

03

Dependable

You deserve a bookkeeping rhythm you can count on and straightforward communication along the way.

How we work

Clear communication from the first conversation forward.

  1. 01

    We listen

    We begin with your business, your current books, and the challenges you want to solve.

  2. 02

    We bring order

    We create a practical path toward accurate records, useful reports, and a dependable process.

  3. 03

    We keep things clear

    You receive straightforward support and information you can understand and use.

Let’s get acquainted

Ready for bookkeeping
that feels clear?

Tell us about your business and what you need from your books. We’ll help you identify a comfortable next step.

Book a free consultation