Business Automation for Small Business

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⚡ Custom Tech From a CPA Who Codes

Stop Doing Work Software Should Do.

Business Automation, AI Integration & Custom Process Development

You didn't start your business to copy-paste between spreadsheets or chase invoices through email threads. We're a CPA-led firm in Moreno Valley that builds the automation, AI agents, and custom tools that run quietly in the background.

CPA-Led, Not Just Developers You Own All Code & Workflows Local: Moreno Valley & Inland Empire
Sound Familiar?

If You're Wasting Hours on This, We Can Automate It.

Most owners run operations across six apps and dozens of spreadsheets, moving data by hand. Here's what we hear every week:

"I'm doing the same task every week."

Pulling reports, sending the same emails, reformatting data — tasks that should be one click are eating 10+ hours a week.

"My apps don't talk to each other."

Stripe, QuickBooks, your CRM, your scheduler — data sits in silos, you move it by hand, and reports never tie out.

"Onboarding a new client takes 4 hours."

Engagement letter, intake form, drive folder, calendar invite, follow-up checklist — all manual. You can't scale one client at a time.

"AI sounds great but I don't know where to start."

How do you plug an LLM into your actual processes without leaking client data or breaking compliance?

"My team asks the same questions every day."

SOPs live in someone's head, not in a system — so knowledge walks out the door when staff leave.

"I have data but no insights."

QuickBooks shows P&L, your CRM shows pipeline, but nothing answers "how's the business really doing?" in real time.

What We Build

Business Automation We Build.

Each engagement is scoped and delivered on a flat-fee quote. Every capability below is paired with something we've actually shipped.

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Workflow Automation

Your apps connected so data flows on its own. Built: a Stripe payment marks the invoice paid in QuickBooks, categorizes revenue, and posts a Slack summary — no manual reconciliation.

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AI Integration & Agents

LLMs plugged into real workflows. Built: inbox triage that classifies every email, routes it, and drafts a reply in your voice — the owner reads 30 emails instead of 200.

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Custom Internal Tools & Onboarding

Dashboards and portals built around your process. Built: client onboarding where one form fires eight actions — engagement letter, e-sign, drive folder, CRM entry, welcome email.

Client Portals Custom CRM Internal Dashboards
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Data Analytics & BI Dashboards

One screen with the numbers that matter. Built: QuickBooks, CRM, and project data combined nightly into a phone-viewable dashboard, replacing logins to four apps.

Power BI Looker Google Data Studio
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QuickBooks & Accounting Automation

The tie-in to our CPA roots. Built: bank-feed auto-categorization with anomaly detection, so routine transactions book themselves and only exceptions need review.

QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Desktop Xero
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Document Automation & SOPs

Templates that populate from your data, plus operations documented out of your head. Built: branded proposal, e-signature, auto-filing and CRM update in 90 seconds.

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Zapier
Make.com
n8n
Power Automate
OpenAI / GPT-5
Anthropic Claude
Google Apps Script
Airtable
Notion
QuickBooks API
Xero API
HubSpot
Salesforce
Power BI
Looker Studio
Slack
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Stripe
Shopify
PandaDoc
DocuSign
Twilio
Custom Python / Node
How It Works

From "Manual Mess" to "It Just Runs" in 5 Steps.

Most projects launch in 2–6 weeks depending on scope.

1

Free Discovery Call

30 minutes. You describe what's eating your time; we tell you honestly whether automation makes sense.

2

Process Audit

We map current versus target state and identify the highest-ROI automations. Free for a first project.

3

Flat-Fee Proposal

A written scope, timeline, and flat fee. Approve specific phases or the whole thing.

4

Build & Test

2–6 weeks typical, with weekly demos. You see it working before paying milestones.

5

Train, Document & Support

Your team trained, SOPs documented, then an optional retainer or a clean handoff.

Why Catalyst CPA for Tech

You're Hiring a CPA Who Actually Codes.

Most automation consultants don't understand financials. Most CPAs don't understand code. We bridge both.

🎯 We Understand the Business, Not Just the Code

An automation that saves three hours but breaks your tax filing isn't a win. We design with your accounting, compliance, and tax positions in mind.

💵 Flat-Fee Pricing, No Hourly Surprises

Agencies bill hourly and watch the meter spin. We scope, quote, and deliver at a flat fee per phase, so you know the cost before we start.

🔒 You Own Everything

All code, workflows, AI prompts, and documentation are yours. No vendor lock-in — we hand over admin access and source files at the end.

⚖️ Vendor-Neutral, and Local

No kickbacks from any tool, so sometimes the answer is "don't automate this yet." Moreno Valley based, with CPA confidentiality over everything we touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest Answers About Tech Engagements.

How much does a typical automation project cost?
Small workflow automations (1-3 connected apps) typically run $1,500–$5,000 flat fee. Mid-sized projects (custom dashboards, AI integrations, multi-system) run $5,000–$25,000. Large engagements run $25,000+. You get a written quote after a free audit.
How long does a project take?
Simple workflow automations: 1–2 weeks. AI integrations and dashboards: 2–4 weeks. Full custom tools: 4–8 weeks. Weekly demos throughout.
Do I have to be technical to work with you?
No. Most clients explicitly don't want to learn the technical side. We translate "I want X to happen automatically" into the right tools and code.
Will I be locked into your firm forever to maintain it?
No. Everything is documented, you own all credentials and code, and we hand it over cleanly. A monthly retainer for tweaks is optional, not mandatory.
Is using AI safe with my client/customer data?
When done right, yes. We use enterprise tiers that don't train on your data, redact sensitive fields before they reach an LLM, and use private models where required.
Can you replace our existing automation/dev team?
We can, but we often work alongside one — we bring CPA and business strategy perspective, they bring deep technical depth. We'll be honest about which fits.
What kind of businesses do you typically work with?
Small to mid-sized businesses ($500K–$50M revenue) — professional services, e-commerce, healthcare practices, contractors, and other CPAs. The common thread is an owner who's become the bottleneck.
Do I have to also use your accounting/CPA services?
No. Many clients work with us purely on the tech side. If you later need bookkeeping or tax work, we can do that too — one firm, less context-switching.
What's the next step?
A free 30-minute discovery call. Tell us what's eating your time and we'll tell you honestly whether automation can fix it. Call (951) 223-1826.

Ready to Stop Doing Work Software Should Do?

30 minutes, no commitment — an honest conversation about what's eating your time and whether automation can fix it.

Or email adham@catalyst-cpa.com — we typically reply within one business day.

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What Our Clients Say

5.0 out of 5 based on 27 reviews
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Sharon H.
Catalyst CPA Corporation is excellent as advertised! I had a great experience working with Adham - he is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I really appreciate his dedication to his clients - he was quick to respond to my inquiries, he was patient when answering one of my many questions, and he prepared my taxes in a very timely fashion. Adham made what can often be a stressful process smooth and painless. If you're in search of expert tax preparation/support, look no further! Thanks, Catalyst!
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