Find the last reliable stopping point
A contractor may have complete bank statements but no supplier ledger; a consultant may have issued invoices without posting payments. We identify the last reconciled period, tax returns already filed and any accountant adjustments that belong in the opening balance. Missing activity and incorrect existing entries require different work.
The catch-up schedule lists every bank account, card, loan and payment channel used during the period. Closed accounts still matter. Owner-paid expenses and money transferred between accounts can otherwise vanish from the reconstruction.
Rebuild in an order that answers the immediate need
We prioritize the agreed reporting or filing requirement, document gaps and reconcile the underlying balances. A progress update should say which months are complete and which depend on information from you. Estimates or assumptions remain identifiable until supported or reviewed with your accountant.
Illustrative example: growth before administration
A southeast Calgary service contractor adds a second crew and falls four months behind. Rebuilding each account by month reveals that two equipment payments include loan principal, while customer transfers settle several invoices at once. The catch-up package explains those balances and gives the next monthly close a dependable start.
Questions about this work
Can you quote before seeing all the records?
An initial scope can be based on account counts, missing periods and transaction volume. We confirm material gaps before committing to the final workload and timing.
Will catch-up work change filed returns?
Potential changes to filed periods are flagged for the responsible tax preparer. Reconstructing the books does not by itself authorize an amended return.
Put this into practice
Sources and current guidance
A practical next step
Bring the records you have.
We can identify missing information, agree on the scope and organize the next bookkeeping step.
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