Catch-up bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping & Cleanup Services
Soriaga & Associates, LLC is a CPA firm in Lisle, IL. If your books are months behind, we reconcile the accounts, fix what is wrong, and get you ready for taxes. We quote cleanup after a free 20-minute call because the scope varies widely.
- CPA firm since 1985
- 25+ years in healthcare
- 5.0 on Google · 15 reviews
Behind on your books?
What is catch-up bookkeeping?
Catch-up bookkeeping, also called a bookkeeping cleanup, brings books that have fallen behind back to a current, accurate state. A CPA team reconciles the past months, categorizes the transactions, and corrects errors so your financial statements can be trusted again.
It is a common starting point for owners who have been too busy to keep up, changed bookkeepers, or are facing a tax deadline with records that are not ready. Once you are caught up, you can keep the books current with monthly bookkeeping.
Who it helps
Who is catch-up bookkeeping for?
- Small business owners whose books are months behind
- Dental and medical practices that need past months reconciled before taxes
- Home health, hospice, and home care agencies preparing records for a cost report
- Businesses switching from a bookkeeper or software that left the books in disarray
- Owners taking over books that were never reconciled
What are the signs you need a bookkeeping cleanup?
- You have not reconciled your bank or credit card accounts in months
- Your profit and loss statement does not match what is in your bank account
- Transactions are uncategorized, or sitting in a catch-all account
- Payroll or loan balances on the books do not match the statements
- Your tax preparer keeps asking for records you cannot produce
- You avoid opening your accounting software
What we do
What does a bookkeeping cleanup include?
- Bank and credit card reconciliation for every month that is behind
- Categorizing transactions so the financial statements are accurate
- Payroll reconciliation, so wages and payroll taxes tie to the filings
- Loan reconciliation, so balances and interest match the lender statements
- Fixing opening balances carried over from earlier periods
- Getting the books ready for tax preparation, or for a Medicare cost report if you run a healthcare agency
Your checklist
What documents do you need to get started?
We confirm the exact list on your free call. Most cleanups need some or all of the following:
- Bank statements for every account, for each month being cleaned up
- Credit card statements for each month
- Payroll reports and payroll tax filings, if you have employees
- Loan statements and any loan agreements
- Prior-year tax returns and the most recent year-end financial statements
- Login or export access to your accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online
- Receipts or invoices for large or unusual transactions
How it works
How does catch-up bookkeeping work?
- 01Free 20-minute call: you tell us how far behind you are and what you need the books for.
- 02Document checklist: we send the list of what we need, based on your situation.
- 03Fixed quote: once we see the scope, we send a written quote before any work starts.
- 04Cleanup: we reconcile, categorize, and correct the books, and ask questions when something is unclear.
- 05Ongoing monthly bookkeeping (optional): we keep the books current so you do not fall behind again.
How much does catch-up bookkeeping cost?
We quote cleanup after a free 20-minute call because scope varies widely. It depends on how many months are behind, how many accounts and transactions there are, and what condition the books are in. We send the quote in writing before we start, with no obligation. See how pricing works.
What happens next
- 01
Free 20-minute call
Tell Christian about your agency and what is on your plate. No pitch deck, no pressure.
- 02
Written fee quote
You get a clear written quote for the work before we start. No surprises.
- 03
We handle it
Your CPA team takes it from there and keeps you posted until it is filed.
Client reviews
What our clients say
5.0 from 16 Google reviews
“I've been working with this Accounting firm for many years across multiple companies, and they've consistently delivered exceptional service... a team you can truly depend on.”
“Very professional, completed all our company tasks in a timely manner, we will certainly recommend.”
“Very accommodating & knowledgeable. Great expertise, Carl Soriaga & Christian Soriaga.”
FAQ
Catch-up bookkeeping questions, answered
Still have questions? Ask them on a free 20-minute call.
What is catch-up bookkeeping?
It is the work of bringing books that are months behind back to a current, accurate state: reconciling accounts, categorizing transactions, and correcting errors. It is also called a bookkeeping cleanup.
How far behind can my books be?
We can work with books that are a few months behind or a year or more. The scope affects the quote, which we provide after a free 20-minute call.
How much does a bookkeeping cleanup cost?
We quote cleanup after a free 20-minute call because scope varies widely. You receive a written quote before we start work, and there is no obligation.
What documents do I need to provide?
Usually bank and credit card statements, payroll reports, loan statements, prior-year tax returns, and access to your accounting software. We send a checklist tailored to your situation after the call.
Do you work in QuickBooks?
Yes. We work with QuickBooks Online and other major accounting platforms. We can work within your existing file or help you set up the right system.
Do you clean up books for dental and medical practices?
Yes. Healthcare is our focus. We reconcile the books of dental and medical practices and prepare them for tax filing. See our dental accounting and medical practice accounting pages.
Can you get my books ready for a Medicare cost report?
Yes. We serve home health, hospice, and home care agencies, and we can clean up the books that feed your cost report. See our Medicare cost report filing page.
Can you get my books ready for taxes?
Yes. A common reason for cleanup is getting records into shape for tax preparation. We are a CPA firm, so the same team can prepare your returns once the books are reconciled.
Do I have to sign up for monthly bookkeeping after the cleanup?
No. Ongoing monthly bookkeeping is optional. Many clients choose it so the books stay current, but the cleanup stands on its own.
Do you offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Our team serves clients in English and Spanish.
How do I get started?
Book a free 20-minute call with Christian Soriaga, CPA. You tell us where your books stand, and you receive a written quote after the call.
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Free 20-minute call
Get your books caught up.
Talk directly with Christian Soriaga, CPA. No pitch deck, no obligation.
On the call we’ll cover
- Your situation and what is due next
- Deadlines and filing status
- A clear written fee quote
- Clear next steps, no obligation
Christian Soriaga, CPA
Soriaga & Associates, LLC