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One Chance Bookkeeping

Virtual bookkeeping and tax help for small-business owners

TN Trusted · Selected by NashvilleTN · checked October 1, 2026

Google 5.0 96 reviews

About

One Chance Bookkeeping is a 100% virtual bookkeeping and accounting practice founded in January 2019 by owner Shanderia Montgomery, per its website. Montgomery has more than 15 years of accounting experience and holds three accounting-related degrees, including a Master of Accountancy. The firm serves for-profit and nonprofit organizations with bookkeeping, consulting, business formation, and tax planning and preparation, and frames its work around financial education and accountability. Its site lists recognitions including selection for Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women: Black in Business program in 2024 and a Comcast RISE grant in 2025. The practice is based in Smyrna and works with clients remotely. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 across 96 reviews, often noting patient explanations, and the BBB rates it A+.

Good to know

  • 100% virtual service
  • Bookkeeping plus tax prep and planning
  • Works with nonprofits and freelancers
  • BBB A+, 0 complaints
  • Mon–Thu 9 AM–2 PM (Google)

Services

  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Tax planning and preparation
  • Business formation
  • Business consulting and accountability coaching
  • Nonprofit bookkeeping

Questions people ask

Do I need to visit an office?

No. The firm describes itself as 100% virtual (per its website).

Do they also file taxes?

Yes. Tax planning and preparation are listed services (per its website).

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