08/25/2026
Have you ever had the feeling that something in your books isn't quite right,
but you couldn't say what? 🧾
You're not imagining it, and you're not alone. Most broken books aren't broken
dramatically. They're broken quietly, in about five predictable places.
Here's what we find most often:
1. Accounts that have never been reconciled. If your QuickBooks balance doesn't
match your bank statement, your profit reports are telling you a story that
isn't true.
2. Business and personal money mixed together. It muddies your real
profitability and turns tax prep into an archaeology project.
3. Everything sitting in "Uncategorized." When it all lands in one bucket, you
can't see where your profit is actually going.
4. Owner's draws recorded as expenses. Money you took for yourself isn't a
business expense, and booking it as one understates your profit.
5. Duplicate accounts from a reconnected bank feed. Two copies of the same
account will quietly double a balance on your reports.
Swipe through the images for the fix on each one.
And please hear this part: if you found one of these in your own books, that is
good news. A problem you can see is a problem you can fix. None of it means you
did anything wrong.
If you'd like us to take an honest look before tax season, our door is open —
no pressure at all: https://almbusinessservices.com/
Which one surprised you most? 👇
