From Lafayette to West Lafayette and beyond — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Tippecanoe County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.
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Tippecanoe County is anchored by the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro and Purdue University — one of the largest public universities in the nation. Purdue's research output, student population, and corporate partnerships drive an economy that spans education, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and tech.
Beyond the university, the county has a strong manufacturing base (Caterpillar, Wabash National, Subaru of Indiana), a growing tech sector fueled by Purdue Research Park, and a vibrant restaurant and retail scene serving the university community and the broader region.
Whether your business is headquartered in Lafayette or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.
The county seat — a growing city with a revitalizing downtown, diverse industries, and a strong trades economy serving the broader Tippecanoe County region.
Home to Purdue University — a college town with student businesses, restaurants, tech startups in Purdue Research Park, and professional services.
Northern Tippecanoe County — growing residential community near Prophetstown State Park with local businesses.
Southern Tippecanoe County community — local businesses, trades, and residential services.
Eastern Tippecanoe County — small community with local businesses and agriculture-adjacent services.
Also serving Montmorenci, Romney, Stockwell, and all unincorporated Tippecanoe County communities.
Serving Tippecanoe County means knowing it. Here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.
Tippecanoe County's economy is built on the twin pillars of Purdue University and advanced manufacturing. Founded in 1869, Purdue has grown into a top-10 public university with 50,000+ students, world-class engineering and agriculture programs, and a research enterprise that generates billions in economic impact.
Purdue Research Park is one of the nation's largest university-affiliated research parks — home to tech companies, pharma startups, and engineering firms. Caterpillar, Wabash National, and Subaru of Indiana (SIA in neighboring Lafayette) anchor a massive manufacturing base. IU Health Arnett and Franciscan Health provide healthcare stability.
Today, Tippecanoe County blends a university-driven innovation economy with blue-collar manufacturing strength. The county attracts entrepreneurs, trades professionals, and professional services firms at a rate that consistently outpaces state averages — creating strong demand for clean, reliable bookkeeping.
Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Tippecanoe County business needs to stay financially clean and tax-ready year-round.
Our flagship service. Every transaction categorized, every account reconciled, and clean financial reports delivered to your inbox each month — without you lifting a finger. The financial foundation every Tippecanoe County business deserves.
Behind on your books? We clean up any backlog — whether it's 3 months or 3 years — so you can move forward with accurate, up-to-date records.
New business or inherited a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts that actually makes sense for your industry.
Monthly reconciliation of every bank account and credit card — ensuring your books match your statements and no transactions fall through the cracks.
P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports delivered monthly in a format you can actually understand and act on.
We keep your AP and AR organized so you always know what's coming in, what's going out, and what's overdue.
We make sure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly and stay in sync with your payroll processor every pay period.
We understand the financial patterns of the industries that drive Tippecanoe County's economy — from contractors to restaurants, healthcare to professional services.
Job costing, subcontractors, material expenses, and seasonal cash flow
Agent commissions, rental income, property expenses, and investor portfolios
COGS, tip payroll, inventory management, and vendor reconciliation
Insurance billing coordination, payroll, and practice management
Consultants, attorneys, agencies — clean monthly financials
MRR tracking, ASC 606, investor-ready books
Supplier payments, raw material costs, production expense tracking
Inventory, merchant fees, platform reconciliation
"We manage 30+ rental units near Purdue's campus and Tides handles all of our per-property bookkeeping. They track rental income, maintenance costs, and depreciation for each property. Tax season is a breeze now."
Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Lafayette, West Lafayette, Battle Ground, and all unincorporated areas. Since we're 100% remote, your exact location within the county doesn't matter.
No. If you don't have QuickBooks Online, we can set it up as part of your onboarding. If you already have an account, we'll connect to it and clean it up as needed. We also connect Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your books before beginning regular monthly service.
Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. Most small businesses fall between $395–$895/month. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation — no guesswork.
We keep your books tax-ready and can work alongside your CPA or tax preparer on sales tax matters. We don't file returns directly, but we ensure all the supporting data is clean and organized for whoever handles your tax filings.
Most Tippecanoe County businesses are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin work right away.
We make switching easy. We can work directly with your previous bookkeeper to transition files and access, review existing books for accuracy, and pick up right where they left off — or clean things up if needed.
Tippecanoe County is our anchor market in west-central Indiana, and we serve businesses across the entire region and beyond.
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us about your business and we'll give you a clear picture of where your books stand and what it will cost to fix it.
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Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.