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Month-End Close Checklist

A step-by-step checklist to close your books cleanly every month — no accounting degree required.

What's inside

12 essential steps to close your books with confidence every single month.

  • Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts
  • Review and categorize all transactions
  • Record any outstanding invoices or bills
  • Confirm payroll entries are posted correctly
  • Review accounts receivable aging report
  • Review accounts payable aging report
  • Reconcile inventory (if applicable)
  • Post depreciation and amortization entries
  • Review P&L against prior month and budget
  • Confirm cash balance matches bank statement
  • Archive all receipts and supporting documents
  • Send financial summary to stakeholders

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