Who We Are
Austin Powers
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Austin founded Simple Books Boston to give business owners something they rarely find at traditional accounting firms: a reliable financial partner who is accessible, responsive, and invested in their success.
He began his career in public accounting at a top-10 national accounting firm, where he built a strong technical foundation in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance. He is also actively pursuing his CPA licensure to continue expanding his expertise and provide clients with the highest level of professional service.
While his public accounting experience shaped his technical knowledge, Austin's greatest perspective comes from being an entrepreneur himself. As the owner of multiple small businesses, he understands the realities business owners face every day—from managing cash flow and staying on top of bookkeeping to making important financial decisions while balancing countless other responsibilities.
That firsthand experience influences the way he works with every client. Rather than simply recording transactions, Austin believes bookkeeping should provide clarity, confidence, and actionable financial insight that helps businesses grow.
His approach is built on three principles: clear communication, honest guidance, and responsive support. Whether you're launching a new business, catching up on overdue books, or preparing for your next stage of growth, his goal is to provide the financial foundation you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
Chris Venezia
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Chris Venezia is a finance and business consulting professional with experience spanning wealth management, fund accounting, capital markets, and financial technology. Throughout his career, he has worked with investment firms, financial institutions, and businesses of varying sizes, helping improve financial operations, streamline processes, and implement effective systems.
With a background in consulting and financial services, Chris brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to helping small businesses build strong financial foundations. He understands that accurate bookkeeping is more than simply recording transactions—it provides business owners with the clarity they need to manage cash flow, make informed decisions, prepare for tax season, and focus on growing their business.
Originally from the United States and now based in Tokyo, Chris is committed to providing dependable, responsive service and building long-term relationships with the businesses he supports.
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We grew up together in Revere, Massachusetts, and always knew we wanted to build something meaningful. Years later, after developing careers in finance and consulting, we reunited to launch Simple Books Boston.
Today, Austin is based in Greater Boston while Chris lives in Tokyo, Japan. Our unique workflow allows bookkeeping work to continue across multiple time zones, helping us deliver faster turnaround times while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm.
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Accuracy
We treat your books as if they were our own.
Communication
You'll always know where your finances stand.
Partnership
We're more than bookkeepers—we're part of your team.
Growth
Our goal isn't just clean books. It's helping your business succeed.
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Direct access to the owners
Public accounting and consulting experience
Efficient workflow across multiple time zones
Transparent pricing
Personalized service
Modern cloud-based bookkeeping
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