QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping
Bring late or unreliable books back into order.
A defined cleanup process for consultants and coaches whose QuickBooks records are behind, incomplete, or difficult to trust.
Bookkeeping cleanup reviews and corrects agreed historical records so the books can move forward from a clearer starting point. The exact scope depends on the number of months, accounts, transactions, missing records, and issues found during the initial review.
A practical fit
When this service makes sense
- Transactions have not been categorized for several months.
- Bank or credit-card balances do not match QuickBooks.
- Personal and business purchases were mixed together.
- Your tax professional requested corrected or completed books.
- Financial reports exist, but you do not trust the balances.
Defined work
What is included
- Initial review of the QuickBooks file and available records
- Written definition of the cleanup period and accounts
- Historical transaction and categorization review
- Bank and credit-card reconciliations within the agreed scope
- Correction of identified duplicates and misclassifications
- Review of unresolved items that require your answer
- Updated financial statements and a completion summary
The process
How the work moves forward
- 01
Assess the condition
Review the file, affected periods, connected accounts, and available source documents.
- 02
Define the scope
Identify the months, accounts, issues, required records, timing, and fixed deliverables.
- 03
Complete the cleanup
Work through the agreed transactions, reconciliations, corrections, and open questions.
- 04
Explain the result
Provide updated reports, unresolved limitations, and the recommended ongoing process.
The objective
Books that provide a more dependable starting point.
Cleanup is designed to correct the agreed records, document what remains unresolved, and prepare the business for consistent monthly bookkeeping or coordination with its tax professional.
Service questions
What should you know?
How long does a bookkeeping cleanup take?
Timing depends on the number of months, transaction volume, account count, record availability, and response time for questions. A timeline is provided after the initial review.
Can you guarantee that every historical issue will be found?
No. Cleanup is limited to the agreed scope and the records provided. Bookkeeping work is not an audit, fraud examination, or assurance engagement.
Will you file my tax return after cleanup?
No. Black Core does not prepare tax returns through this service. Updated records can be shared with your tax professional.
Start with a conversation
Find the right next step for your books.
Describe the current condition of your books and what you need help understanding.
Please do not email bank statements, tax documents, account credentials, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive financial information.