1.Gather Primary Financial Documents:Phase 1.
Collect all primary bank statements, credit card logs, vendor invoices, and historical receipts for the affected period. Having physical or verified digital proof ensures you are working from a baseline of absolute truth.
2.Perform Full Bank Reconciliations:Phase 2.
Compare every single software entry against your monthly bank statements line by line. Identify missed bank fees, unrecorded deposits, or double-entered transactions that cause discrepancies between your balances.