Excel workbook
QuickBooks Cleanup Kit: Fix Messy Books Step by Step
A structured way to clean up books that got away from you, and a status page that says plainly whether they are ready for tax prep or a lender.
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Browse the storeWho it is for
Owners with a backlog, bookkeepers inheriting a mess, and accountants who get books that are not ready to work with.
Not the right fit if
You want the cleanup done for you: this is a do-it-yourself checklist and workbook, not a bookkeeping service.
Why it is different
- The status page is built from what you enter, so "done" means the tests pass, not that you feel done.
- The reconciliation log catches the first month that breaks, because that is where the error usually starts.
- Every checklist step explains why, which makes it a useful hand-off to an owner or a client.
What is inside
- Checklist. 39 steps in six phases. Each one says why it matters.
- Starter COA. A clean small-business chart of accounts, with what goes in each.
- Account Map. List what you have, then decide: keep, rename, merge, reclass, inactive or delete.
- Uncategorized. Every transaction in a parking account, with status, receipt, days old and questions for the owner.
- Reconciliation. One row per account per month. Enter the two balances, it shows whether each month ties and which are still open.
- Red Flags. Seven balances that should be zero and twelve yes/no tests for the usual problems.
- Cleanup Status. One page: READY FOR TAX PREP OR A LENDER, or NOT READY with the count of what is left.
A look inside
Example data, real formulas
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Cleanup projects are quoted after we look at your books, and you get the quote before any work starts.
Ask for a cleanup quote Free health checkDelivered as a zip with a filled example and a blank copy. Built for Excel, tested in LibreOffice; it should open in Google Sheets but not every feature is tested there. For one business, your own use. General information, not accounting, tax or legal advice. This kit is not affiliated with or endorsed by Intuit. QuickBooks is a trademark of Intuit Inc. The checklist works for any bookkeeping software. Payment is handled by Stripe. If a file will not open or something looks wrong, reply to your order email and we will make it right.
Questions
Common questions
What do I get and how is it delivered?
The QuickBooks Cleanup Kit as two Excel files in one zip: a filled-in EXAMPLE so you can see every tab working, and a BLANK copy for your own numbers, plus a README. The download link arrives by email after payment.
Will it open on a Mac, Google Sheets or my phone?
Built for Excel and tested in LibreOffice, which runs on Mac and Windows; it should open in Google Sheets, but not every feature is tested there. Phone spreadsheet apps are not tested. If a file will not open or something looks wrong, reply to your order email and we will make it right. If it is not right for you, email us within 14 days of buying for a full refund.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. The workbooks organize your numbers; they are general information, not accounting, tax or legal advice.
Is it the right fit for me?
It is made for owners with a backlog, bookkeepers inheriting a mess, and accountants who get books that are not ready to work with. Skip it if you want the cleanup done for you: this is a do-it-yourself checklist and workbook, not a bookkeeping service.
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