Clean Books, Strong Practice IV: The Tier 2 Monthly Accounting and Cash-Flow System for Veterinary Practice Owners

By Anthony Barge

Your veterinary practice can be busy, respected, and still feel financially unstable.

Clean Books, Strong Practice IV gives veterinary practice owners a practical system for moving beyond reactive bookkeeping and into clearer, more confident financial decision-making.

This book explains the Tier 2 Monthly Accounting and Cash-Flow System: a repeatable operating rhythm built around current books, reliable month-end closes, plain-English financial reporting, and a rolling 12-week cash-flow forecast.

Inside, you will learn how to:

Build a dependable monthly close and keep bank and credit-card accounts reconciled
Read the Profit & Loss statement and Balance Sheet without feeling overwhelmed
Forecast payroll, taxes, debt, inventory, owner pay, and major purchases before cash becomes tight
Measure the fully loaded cost of hiring, raises, benefits, and overtime
Identify inventory leaks, missed charges, and rising supply costs
Review pricing, service margins, and the true cost of delivering veterinary care
Create an owner-focused dashboard with clear decision rules
Prepare for growth, financing, expansion, or a future practice sale

The book also includes practical checklists, worksheets, reflection questions, a 30-day setup plan, a 12-week forecast worksheet, a cash-flow variance tracker, a service-pricing matrix, and dashboard decision rules.

Written in clear, approachable language, this guide is designed for veterinary owners, practice managers, and animal-care leaders who want cleaner books, better cash visibility, and a stronger business foundation.

You do not need to become an accountant. You need a financial system you can understand, review, and use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H7RM75ZZ
• ISBN13: 9798185814390
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"