Barbara Johnson is the owner and Strategic Accountant behind Keeping It Straight Bookkeeping & Accounting, where she helps business owners get a clear, honest picture of their numbers so they can actually use them to grow. With more than 20 years in business and a background rooted in military discipline, Barbara brings a level of precision and follow-through to her clients’ books that’s hard to find — she doesn’t just record the numbers, she helps you understand what they’re telling you. Her approach leans on Profit First principles, turning bookkeeping and tax strategy into tools for real decision-making rather than just year-end paperwork.
Beyond the spreadsheets, Barbara is known for being direct, warm, and genuinely invested in her clients’ success — she believes clean books should lead to clear profit and the freedom to move forward, not more stress. Whether it’s untangling messy books, building out a tax strategy, or stepping in as a fractional CFO, she’s the person business owners call when they want a straight answer and a real plan. Outside the office, she’s just as likely to be found deep in a crochet project or working on her next young adult fantasy novel.
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