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Bookkeeping &
monthly close
Bookkeeping &
monthly close
Bookkeeping &
monthly close
Books that are current every month, not reconstructed every spring. You get a closed month, a short report, and a year-end file your tax preparer can actually use.
Books that are current every month, not reconstructed every spring. You get a closed month, a short report, and a year-end file your tax preparer can actually use.
01 The problem
01 The problem
Most small businesses
are flying blind
until March.
Most small businesses
are flying blind
until March.
Most small businesses
are flying blind
until March.
When bookkeeping is done once a year, the numbers arrive far too late to act on. Decisions about hiring, equipment and compensation get made on instinct, and the tax bill is a surprise rather than a plan. Closing every month costs less than the annual catch-up and gives you something to steer with.
When bookkeeping is done once a year, the numbers arrive far too late to act on. Decisions about hiring, equipment and compensation get made on instinct, and the tax bill is a surprise rather than a plan. Closing every month costs less than the annual catch-up and gives you something to steer with.
What’s included
What’s included
01
01
Bank, credit card and loan reconciliation
Bank, credit card and loan reconciliation
02
02
Accounts payable and receivable upkeep
Accounts payable and receivable upkeep
03
03
Sales tax accounts reviewed each period
Sales tax accounts reviewed each period
04
04
Month-end close with working papers retained
Month-end close with working papers retained
05
05
Management report with written commentary
Management report with written commentary
06
06
Year-end file prepared for the tax engagement
Year-end file prepared for the tax engagement
02 The monthly cycle
02 The monthly cycle
What actually happens,
and when.
What actually happens,
and when.
What actually happens,
and when.
A predictable rhythm so you always know where your numbers are in the month.
A predictable rhythm so you always know where your numbers are in the month.
Days 1–5
Days 1–5
Documents in
Documents in
Receipts and statements arrive through the portal or are pulled automatically from your bank feed.
Receipts and statements arrive through the portal or are pulled automatically from your bank feed.
Days 6–10
Days 6–10
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Accounts reconciled, transactions coded, and anything unclear is queried in a single consolidated list.
Accounts reconciled, transactions coded, and anything unclear is queried in a single consolidated list.
Days 11–15
Days 11–15
Close & review
Close & review
The month is closed, working papers filed, and a manager reviews the result before it goes out.
The month is closed, working papers filed, and a manager reviews the result before it goes out.
By day 20
By day 20
Report to you
Report to you
You receive the statements and a short written commentary on what changed and what to watch.
You receive the statements and a short written commentary on what changed and what to watch.
Days 1–5
Documents in
Receipts and statements arrive through the portal or are pulled automatically from your bank feed.
Days 6–10
Reconciliation
Accounts reconciled, transactions coded, and anything unclear is queried in a single consolidated list.
Days 11–15
Close & review
The month is closed, working papers filed, and a manager reviews the result before it goes out.
By day 20
Report to you
You receive the statements and a short written commentary on what changed and what to watch.
03 Questions
03 Questions
Bookkeeping,
specifically.
Bookkeeping,
specifically.
Bookkeeping,
specifically.
The questions owners ask most often before moving their books across.
The questions owners ask most often before moving their books across.
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Fees depend on transaction volume, the number of accounts and whether payroll is included. Replace this paragraph with your own fee range or a starting price — buyers of professional services strongly prefer a number to “contact us for pricing”.
Fees depend on transaction volume, the number of accounts and whether payroll is included. Replace this paragraph with your own fee range or a starting price — buyers of professional services strongly prefer a number to “contact us for pricing”.
We are several months behind. Is that a problem?
We are several months behind. Is that a problem?
No. We begin with a catch-up engagement, quoted separately, to bring the ledger current. Once the books are caught up you move onto the standard monthly fee.
No. We begin with a catch-up engagement, quoted separately, to bring the ledger current. Once the books are caught up you move onto the standard monthly fee.
Will you work with our existing bookkeeper?
Will you work with our existing bookkeeper?
Often, yes. Some clients keep day-to-day entry in-house and engage us for the monthly review, close and reporting. We will tell you honestly which split makes sense for your volume.
Often, yes. Some clients keep day-to-day entry in-house and engage us for the monthly review, close and reporting. We will tell you honestly which split makes sense for your volume.
Who owns the accounting file?
Who owns the accounting file?
You do. The subscription is in your name and you retain full access throughout. If you ever leave, the file leaves with you without negotiation.
You do. The subscription is in your name and you retain full access throughout. If you ever leave, the file leaves with you without negotiation.
Book a consultation
Book a consultation
Get your books current,
then keep them that way.
Get your books current,
then keep them that way.
Get your books current,
then keep them that way.
Book a short call and we will tell you what condition your ledger is actually in, what it would take to catch up and what the ongoing fee would be.
Book a short call and we will tell you what condition your ledger is actually in, what it would take to catch up and what the ongoing fee would be.
Book a consultation
Call the office
01
Bank, credit card and loan reconciliation
02
Accounts payable and receivable upkeep
03
Sales tax accounts reviewed each period
04
Month-end close with working papers retained
05
Management report with written commentary
06
Year-end file prepared for the tax engagement
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Fees depend on transaction volume, the number of accounts and whether payroll is included. Replace this paragraph with your own fee range or a starting price — buyers of professional services strongly prefer a number to “contact us for pricing”.
We are several months behind. Is that a problem?
No. We begin with a catch-up engagement, quoted separately, to bring the ledger current. Once the books are caught up you move onto the standard monthly fee.
Will you work with our existing bookkeeper?
Often, yes. Some clients keep day-to-day entry in-house and engage us for the monthly review, close and reporting. We will tell you honestly which split makes sense for your volume.
Who owns the accounting file?
You do. The subscription is in your name and you retain full access throughout. If you ever leave, the file leaves with you without negotiation.
Ledgerline
Chartered Professional Accountants
Street address · City, Province, Postal code
Firm
Information on this website is general in nature and is not accounting, tax or legal advice. Filing dates vary with your fiscal year-end and move when they fall on a weekend or public holiday. Speak with us about your own circumstances before acting.
© 2026 Ledgerline. All rights reserved.
Registered with CPA Ontario
Ledgerline
Ledgerline
Chartered Professional Accountants
Street address · City, Province, Postal code
Firm
Information on this website is general in nature and is not accounting, tax or legal advice. Filing dates vary with your fiscal year-end and move when they fall on a weekend or public holiday. Speak with us about your own circumstances before acting.
© 2026 Ledgerline. All rights reserved.
Registered with CPA Ontario
Ledgerline
Ledgerline
Chartered Professional Accountants
Street address · City, Province, Postal code
Firm
Information on this website is general in nature and is not accounting, tax or legal advice. Filing dates vary with your fiscal year-end and move when they fall on a weekend or public holiday. Speak with us about your own circumstances before acting.
© 2026 Ledgerline. All rights reserved.
Registered with CPA Ontario
Ledgerline