RESOURCES
Small steps toward better financial organization.
Use these practical checklists to prepare for a conversation with your CPA and keep your business records easier to manage.
Your monthly bookkeeping check-in
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to their statements.
- Review uncategorized transactions and missing receipts.
- Check unpaid customer invoices and outstanding bills.
- Review your profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
- Write down unusual transactions or questions to discuss with your CPA.
Before getting started with QuickBooks Online
- List what you need: invoicing, bill tracking, reporting, inventory, or other features.
- Identify who will enter transactions and who needs access.
- Gather your current records and recent account statements.
- Agree on a starting date and an approach for opening balances.
- Plan time to learn your everyday workflow and review your reports.
Prepare for your CPA conversation
- Describe your business and your main financial concerns.
- Bring a recent set of financial statements, if available.
- Identify changes in your business or personal circumstances.
- List any tax notices, filing deadlines, or unresolved questions.
- Discuss how to share documents securely before sending sensitive information.
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These resources provide general information. They are not a substitute for accounting or tax advice tailored to your circumstances.
