How to Spot Bookkeeping Errors

Written By Natalie Schofield

Bookkeeping errors can sneak up, costing you cash or tax trouble. Shine FinOps has caught hundreds for clients—here’s how to spot them yourself.

  1. Double-Check Entries

    Typos happen. Compare your books to receipts weekly to catch duplicates or wrong amounts.

  2. Watch Bank Balances

    If your books show more cash than your bank, something’s off. Reconcile monthly.

  3. Look for Missing Transactions

    Forgotten invoices or expenses skew your numbers. Cross-check with statements.

  4. Review Categories

    Mislabeling (e.g., “supplies” as “travel”) messes up taxes. Audit monthly.

Shine FinOps Tip: Spend 10 minutes weekly on checks—it’s cheaper than fixing later.

Natalie Schofield https://www.shinedigitalservices.com/
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