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The ultimate bookkeeping cleanup checklist.
The same step-by-step checklist our team uses for every cleanup engagement. Stop guessing what needs to be fixed — follow a proven process.
A free preview
The first two sections, in full.
This is not a generic template. It is the actual 25-item process our cleanup specialists follow when working with clients. Enter your email to get all 5 sections as a printable version.
Step 1 of 5
Account Reconciliation
- Reconcile all bank accounts month-by-month
- Reconcile all credit card accounts
- Verify loan and line of credit balances
- Match cleared transactions against bank statements
- Investigate and resolve all discrepancies
Step 2 of 5
Transaction Review & Categorization
- Clear all uncategorized transactions
- Review and correct miscategorized expenses
- Identify and remove duplicate transactions
- Separate personal from business transactions
- Verify vendor and payee assignments
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Step 3 of 5
Balance Sheet Cleanup
5 action items — unlocked in the full checklist
Step 4 of 5
Payroll & Tax Compliance
5 action items — unlocked in the full checklist
Step 5 of 5
Financial Statement Preparation
5 action items — unlocked in the full checklist
Who it's for
Built for anyone judging a set of books.
- →Business owners doing their own cleanup
- →Bookkeepers taking on a new cleanup client
- →CPAs reviewing a client's bookkeeping quality
- →Anyone evaluating a bookkeeper's work
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The complete 25-item process.
Enter your email and we'll send you all 5 sections in a printable version you can check off as you go.
Use it to clean up your own books, audit a bookkeeper's work, or walk into a consultation knowing exactly what to ask about.
Prefer to let a professional handle it?
The checklist is great for DIY cleanup, but if your file needs serious work, we are here. Book a free discovery call and let us scope the project for you.