Page 1: find the break
- Preserve access and current exports
- Find the last trustworthy month
- Gather source statements
- Review duplicates and owner questions
- Reconcile chronologically
Free owner worksheet
QuickBooks cleanup triage checklist
Quick answer
Use the checklist to find the first unreliable month, gather complete source records, spot duplicate patterns, and define the finish line before accepting a cleanup quote.
Two pages · US Letter · no email or card required
Page 2: scope the project
- Record months, accounts, and volume
- List missing records
- Define reconciliation deliverables
- Ask what is excluded
- Identify professional-review items
Diagnose before you pay
TrainedBooks connects read-only to QuickBooks Online and analyzes imported Purchases and Deposits for categorization gaps, possible duplicate activity, and reconciliation questions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the checklist really free?
Yes. The PDF is free to download and does not require an email address or card.
Does the checklist change my QuickBooks file?
No. It is an owner worksheet. It recommends preserving exports and understanding the first unreliable period before changing old activity.
When should I call an accountant?
Pause for professional help when changes affect payroll, sales tax, inventory, loans, equity, suspected fraud, or a period already used for a filed return.