A reconciliation is the process of matching every transaction in your accounting software to the corresponding transaction on your bank or credit card statement. If they don't match, something is off — and you want to know about it sooner rather than later.
Why Reconciliation Catches Errors
Banks make mistakes. Software glitches happen. Vendors double-charge. Transactions get coded to the wrong category. Without reconciliation, these issues slip through unnoticed for months.
Reconciliations are the safety net. They verify that what your bookkeeping says matches reality — to the penny.
"If your books and your bank don't agree, your books are wrong. Reconciliation is how we fix that."
How Often Should You Reconcile?
Monthly. Every account. Every time. It is the single most reliable way to maintain accurate books.
Many businesses try to reconcile quarterly or annually. By then, the trail has gone cold — figuring out which $43 charge was duplicated nine months ago is painful.
Signs You're Overdue
Your QuickBooks balance doesn't match your bank balance. You aren't sure if a vendor was actually paid. You see transactions in your books you don't recognize. Tax preparation gets harder every year.
Any of those mean it's time. The longer you wait, the more it costs to catch up.
What We Do
At Ledger Done Right, we reconcile every bank and credit card account every month — quietly, accurately, virtually. You get the peace of mind without the spreadsheet headaches.
