Account and reconciliation review
Compare the condition of the books with the bank, credit card and other account records available. Identify incomplete reconciliations, missing periods and the documents needed to review them.
Resolve the record issues before they shape the next filing.
Unreconciled accounts, duplicate activity and missing records can leave an owner unsure which numbers to use. FINVERA’s cleanup work starts with the periods and accounts that need attention, then examines the supporting records and related tax needs.
THE WORK IN CONTEXTStart with the details.
Start with the details.
Connect the next step.
The aim is a clear cleanup scope and an organized handoff to the next financial task.
Transfers, duplicates and categories
Examine bank-feed activity, duplicate entries, transfers, uncategorized items and personal expenses in the business records. Resolve the underlying questions using the supporting information available.
Deposits, payroll and loans
Review merchant processor deposits, payroll reports and loan balances alongside the books. Identify where more detailed records are needed to explain the recorded activity.
Owner activity and prior-year context
Bring owner draws, contributions, distributions and related records into the cleanup review. Prior returns and historical balances provide context for questions that reach beyond the current period.
A defined next handoff
Clarify whether the cleaned-up records are needed for tax preparation, a notice-related review or ongoing bookkeeping. Outstanding items and any separate engagement requirements remain visible.
A little more clarity.
What types of bookkeeping problems can you review?
The cleanup scope can include unreconciled accounts, duplicates, transfers, missing records, merchant deposits, payroll information, loans and owner activity. The initial review determines which issues are present and what evidence is available.
Does a cleanup project automatically include tax filing?
No. Cleanup prepares the records for an agreed next use. Business returns, individual returns and notice-related work are confirmed separately, even when the projects need to be coordinated.
Can you quote the work before seeing the books?
FINVERA reviews the request and relevant records before confirming the cleanup scope and engagement terms. The number of periods, account condition and missing information affect the work that needs to be considered.
What comes after cleanup?
The next step depends on your immediate need. It may be the handoff to tax preparation, a separate notice review or a recurring monthly bookkeeping process to keep the records current.