If you’ve ever opened a client’s QuickBooks file only to find a mess of uncategorized transactions, undeposited funds, unapplied payments, or miscategorized expenses—you’re not alone. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the ability to diagnose these issues is what truly sets great bookkeepers apart. It’s more than just identifying errors; it’s about understanding the root […]
Paid Diagnostic Reviews: Unlocking Profitable QBO Cleanups
Ever had a client hand you a set of books so messy you didn’t know where to start? When they come to us for help, cleanup projects often turn out to be more complex than they first appear. Without a clear process bookkeepers risk undercharging, overworking and taking on clients who aren’t a good fit. […]
Tips for taking on a messy comingling cleanup in QuickBooks Online
Starting with a new bookkeeping client can be an exciting opportunity, but what happens when their books are a mixed mess of personal and business transactions? It becomes crucial to implement effective strategies to untangle the comingling mess and establish proper bookkeeping practices. When that happens to you, here are my tips for taking on […]
Paid diagnostic review: Every bookkeeper’s weapon for taking on a big QuickBooks Online cleanup
Knocking out a big QuickBooks Online cleanup project requires the right preparation, tools, and strategy. Imagine if a boxer were to walk into the ring unprepared, without a strategy or the tools to take on their opponent – they would most likely lose the fight. Are you facing the challenge of a messy QuickBooks Online […]
My biggest lessons learned after doing hundreds of QuickBooks Online cleanups
Are you taking on a QuickBooks Online cleanup and looking for some helpful tips? After doing hundreds of QuickBooks Online cleanup projects, I have pretty much seen it all by now. I have made my share of mistakes, but I have certainly learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. Every cleanup has it’s […]
My scariest QuickBooks cleanup horror stories
After doing hundreds of of cleanups, I have seen it all. I’ve seen undeposited funds, uncategorized income, uncategorized expenses, unapplied income and expenses, reconciliation discrepancies, comingling. And the list goes on. Over the course of all these cleanup situations, I have come across some that defy all of our expectations for a “normal” cleanup. Today, […]
Tips for taking on a massive Undeposited Funds cleanup in QBO
If you’re looking for the best tips for taking on a massive undeposited funds cleanup in QuickBooks Online, this is the blog post for you. You may have recently taken on a QBO cleanup client and noticed that they have hundreds of old transactions in undeposited funds. Before you attempt to clean it up, let’s […]
How to clean up Unapplied Cash Payment Income & Expenses in QuickBooks Online
Coming across unapplied cash payment income and expenses in the Profit and Loss report during a QuickBooks Online cleanup can leave you stumped. What are these accounts for and where did they come from? How do you clean up these accounts to get rid of the balances? Keep reading, and I’ll answer these questions and […]
How to clean up Opening Balance Equity in QuickBooks Online
What should you do if you are working on a massive QuickBooks Online cleanup and you come across a mysterious balance in an account called Opening Balance Equity on the balance sheet? You probably won’t recall ever adding that account to QuickBooks Online, or categorizing any transactions to/from it. So what is it, and why […]
Using a cleanup checklist for successful QBO cleanups
QuickBooks cleanup projects can easily become overwhelming and time-consuming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why I always recommend using a cleanup checklist for successful QBO cleanups. It will help you stay on track, make sure nothing is missed, and give you confidence in the end result. Watch the video below or […]