SOP: 15-Minute Month-End Review ✅
A clean close is what separates beginners from pros. Here’s a quick SOP you can run each month to catch errors before reports go out: 1. Check reconciliations – Make sure every bank and credit card account is reconciled through month-end. 2. Review liabilities – Payroll taxes, loans, and sales tax payable should match statements. 3. Scan for anomalies – Look for negative balances, large swings, or “Ask My Accountant” categories. 4. Final reports – Generate P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow for your review file. Template Checklist: - Reconciliations ✔ - Payroll ✔ - Loans ✔ - Sales tax ✔ - P&L, BS, CF ✔ KPI: Days to Close (target = 10 days or less after month-end). Next Action: ✅ Run this review on one client this week and log how long it takes you. Track if you can get under 15 minutes.