Keeping You Legal for Less
One firm for everyday business accounting and forensic investigation, serving small businesses, individuals, and attorneys across Ohio, Florida, and nationwide.
Veteran, Nurse & First Responder Discounts
20 Years
of Experience
170+ Five-Star
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AFK Accounting
Everything Your Business Needs, From Monthly Books to Fraud Investigations
Most accounting firms stop at tax returns and bookkeeping. We go further. AFK Accounting handles the full financial picture for small and mid-size businesses — month-to-month accounting, payroll, sales tax, and outsourced CFO support — and when something more serious surfaces, we have the forensic training to follow it.
Our lead accountant holds degrees in both accounting and forensic accounting and spent five years in JP Morgan Chase's fraud department before building this practice. That background changes what we're able to do for clients, and it's why businesses, attorneys, and individuals come to us when the situation calls for more than a standard CPA.
What We Do
Our Services
Business Accounting & Bookkeeping
Year-round bookkeeping, payroll processing, and sales tax compliance — handled monthly so you're never scrambling at year-end.
CFO & Business Consulting
Fractional CFO support and strategic financial guidance for business owners who need more than a bookkeeper but aren't ready to hire a full-time finance executive.
Forensic Accounting
Fraud investigations, hidden asset tracing for divorce proceedings, and expert witness testimony. This is where our background at JP Morgan Chase and our forensic accounting credentials come into play.
Tax Preparation
Personal, business, corporate, and nonprofit returns. We also handle state and local tax, including Ohio municipal and school-district income taxes — an area many generalist firms don't touch.
Payroll Services
Full-service payroll: paychecks, direct deposit, and payroll-tax filings handled for you. One team keeps payroll, bookkeeping, and sales tax in step — so deadlines get met and penalties don't happen.
20+ years of experience
First Responder, Nurse & Veteran Discounts
AFK Accounting
Serving Clients in Ohio, Florida, and Nationwide
We have offices in the Columbus, OH area and DeBary, FL, and we work with clients remotely through secure online portals. If you're in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Atlanta, Louisville, or Indianapolis — or anywhere in between — we can help.
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Common Questions
About AFK Accounting
Who does forensic accounting and bookkeeping in the Columbus, Ohio area?
AFK Accounting operates out of the Columbus/Worthington area and offers both ongoing business bookkeeping and forensic accounting services. Our lead accountant holds forensic accounting credentials and has direct experience investigating fraud — a combination that's rare among local firms.
What's the difference between a regular accountant and a forensic accountant?
A general accountant manages financial records, prepares tax returns, and handles compliance. A forensic accountant is trained to investigate those records — tracing hidden assets, identifying fraud patterns, and producing findings that hold up in court. We do both.
Can a small business accountant also handle a fraud investigation?
Most can't — forensic work requires specialized training and experience that goes beyond standard accounting credentials. At AFK, our lead accountant has both, which means your ongoing bookkeeping and any investigative work stay under one roof.
Do you work with clients outside Ohio and Florida?
Yes. We serve clients in Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, and across the country through secure online portals. If you can share documents digitally, we can work together regardless of where you're located.
How quickly can AFK Accounting respond to a fraud or embezzlement situation?
We move quickly when the situation calls for it. In one documented case, we recovered $16,100 in a denied check-fraud claim within seven days. If you suspect fraud or employee theft, contact us as soon as possible — time matters in these situations.
Do you offer discounts for nurses, first responders and veterans?
Yes. We offer discounts for first responders and veterans and have an active presence in that community. Visit our first responder and veteran services page for details.
Ready to Work With an Accounting Firm That Does More?
Whether you need a small business accountant for monthly bookkeeping or a forensic accountant for something more serious, we're here. Get in touch with us today and let's talk through what you need.
