I am Mark Y. Lai, the person behind Lai Bookkeep. I offer practice bookkeeping reviews for small business owners who want a clearer view of their numbers.
I come from a classical music background and currently perform in an orchestra. Years of musical training taught me to wok carefully, follow structure, and pay close attention to detail. These habits naturally carried over into bookkeeping.
In both music and bookkeeping, small elements matter. When they are in the right place, the whole picture becomes clearer.
I discovered bookkeeping through my own curiosity and found it genuinely fascinating. I enjoy understanding how transactions connect and how categories shape the stories of a business, and how clarity can come from thoughtful organization rather than automation alone.
This interest led me to study bookkeeping principles and QuickBooks Online independently and to begin applying that knowledge in real world reviews.
I am currently building my experience by offering practice, review-only bookkeeping services. My focus is on learning, clarity, and thoughtful work rather than speed, volume or scale.
I don't make changes to books, provide tax advice, or replace existing bookkeeping or CPA relationships. Instead, I offer a calm second look at one past month to help business owners better understand their financial picture.
If we work together, you can expect:
Clear and respectful communication
Thoughtful, review-only work
Simple, easy to read summaries
Careful attention to boundaries and scope
If you are curious and would like a calm second look at a past month of your books, you are welcome to request a practice review.