Keeping books accurate
How often should books be reconciled?
Short answer
Books should be reconciled at least once a month, as soon as bank and credit card statements arrive. Monthly reconciliation catches duplicate charges, missed deposits, and fraud while they are still easy to fix. Businesses with high transaction volume or tight cash flow often reconcile weekly so problems never pile up.
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