Catch-Up Bookkeeping in 7 Days: Tax-Ready Cleanup (No Drama)
- Intake → reconcile → tie-out → adjust → package.
- Deliverables: TB, GL, AR/AP agings, bank/CC recs, asset/inventory, 1099 vendor file, equity roll-forward.
- Day-by-day plan below; final pack ready for your CPA.
Day-by-Day Plan
Day 1 – Intake & scope
- Pull bank/CC statements, prior returns, payroll registers, W-9s, loan docs.
- Lock periods already filed; inventory the gaps.
Day 2 – Cash & cards
- Reconcile all accounts month-by-month; fix duplicates/unmatched entries.
- Map transfers/owner activity properly (no “miscellaneous” dumps).
Day 3 – AR/AP
- AR: match deposits to invoices; write-off older immaterial balances with approval.
- AP: accrue unpaid bills; dedupe vendors; flag 1099-eligible payees for 1099-NEC (due Jan 31). (IRS)
Day 4 – Payroll & W-2/1099
- Verify W-2 totals; address any fringe/bonus coding.
- Prep W-2 to employees + SSA filing by Jan 31; confirm FUTA Form 940 timing. (Social Security, IRS)
Day 5 – Assets, inventory, loans
- Post asset adds/disposals; book depreciation; count inventory; tie loan statements and interest.
Day 6 – CPA-reviewed JEs & tie-outs
- Clear suspense; map unusual balances; produce TB/GL.
- AI pre-flight: outliers, duplicate payees, miscodings.
Day 7 – Package & handoff
- Final P&L/BS, AR/AP agings, bank recs, asset roll-forward, 1099 report, equity roll-forward.
- Provide CPA notes and JE list; lock the file.
What “tax-ready” means
- Every balance ties to a source (statement, subledger, or schedule).
- Clear documentation for CPA → return.
- Nothing material left in “ask my accountant.”
Doing catch-up in Chicago, Illinois 60605?-We can package tax-ready books in a week for you and your CPA.
FAQs
Can you really do a month(s) of catch-up in a week?
Yes-parallelized by account/period with clear scope.
Do you prep 1099s?
We generate the vendor report and align coding for 1099-NEC. (IRS)
Will my CPA get what they need?
Yes-TB/GL, recs, agings, schedules, and JE log.
What if payroll forms are late?
We organize data for W-2/SSA and Form 940 deadlines. (Social Security, IRS)
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