Nick Pasquarosa
Nick is the Founder and CEO of Bookkeeper360, a company that disrupts traditional business accounting. Bookkeeper360 leverages proprietary technology and services to streamline back-office, management reporting, advisory, payroll, and tax solutions. He founded the company in 2012 while pursuing his Master's in Taxation at St. John’s University. Bookkeeper360 has helped thousands of small businesses and has earned recognition from Nerdwallet, Forbes, Inc. 5000, and CPA Practice Advisor.
Committed to innovation in the accounting industry, Nick has advised Xero Accounting Software, Bill.com, Gusto, and FreshBooks as a member of their product advisor committees and has been recognized by CPA Practice Advisor as a “20 under 40” influencer.
Entrepreneurship is close to Nick’s heart, and he is the Finance and Governance Chair of the Entrepreneur Organization’s Long Island Chapter. In the charitable space, he is a board member and past Board President of Canine Companions Northeast Region, a nationwide 501(c)(3) organization that provides no-cost support dogs for those in need.
A Long Island native, Nick is married to Josephine and has a son named Christopher. In his free time, he enjoys learning about new technology, meeting other entrepreneurs, traveling, and skeet shooting.
Awards & Associations
Under Nick’s guidance, Bookkeeper360 was recognized as Xero’s #1 Accounting Firm of the Year in 2015 and 2017.
CPA Practice Advisor has recognized Nick as one of their 40 under 40 honorees in 2017. This prestigious award is given in recognition of his thought-leadership in the areas of cloud-accounting technology.
Nick is a contributor of Forbes Technology Council. Alongside major players, in Technology based industries Nick has contributed some of his work to the Forbes Technology Council. Read Nick’s contribution to Forbes.
Nick was a member of the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC) from 2016 to 2017 and he is still heavily involved in the Xero community.
Long Island Business News recognized Nick in 2017 for two coveted awards. Through his philanthropic efforts, bookkeeper360 was presented the Corporate Citizenship of the Year, Small Business award. Bookkeeper360. partnered with Canine Companions for Independence which provides assitance dogs to individuals.
As a result of Nick’s extraordinary leadership skills, he was recognized as one of Long Island’s Top CEO in 2016.
Nick has been a board member of Canine Companions Northeast Region Board since 2018. Canine Companions provides assistance dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities. Nick’s passion for helping others and love for animals, paired with giving back to the community, has driven his dedication to Canine Companions.
As a leader in the accounting industry and through his exemplary leadership, innovative thinking, and community outreach which extends the visibility of his profession outside the workplace, Nick was recognized by CPA Practice Advisor's 20 under 40.
In 2021 Nick was recognized by Forbes Next 1000. The Next 1000 list, presented by Square, spotlights a total of 1,000 entrepreneurs, announced each quarter, in installments of 250 standouts.