Your starting point
Your accounting records need attention before they can support current reporting, planning or tax preparation.
Untangle the records
Catch-Up Bookkeeping & Data Cleanup
Bookkeeping clean-up is bringing books that have fallen behind back up to date. We reconcile every bank, card and loan account, categorize the transactions, list what is missing and catch up the periods behind the oldest deadlines first, then keep the books current every month if you want.
Brampton · GTA · Virtual support across Canada
How it works
Catch-up bookkeeping, step by step.
Exactly what happens after you get in touch, starting with one 15-minute call.
- Today
Book 15 minutes
A free, no-obligation 15-minute call on Teams or at our office at 181 Queen St E, Brampton.
- The call
Which periods are behind
We look at which periods and accounts are behind, and what records you have.
- Catch-up
Oldest deadlines first
Bank, card and loan accounts reconciled and missing items listed, starting with the oldest deadlines.
- Once current
Keep it current
We keep the books up to date every month, or show your team how.
- Your move
Ready when you are
Pick a 15-minute slot that suits you. We confirm the time and scope with you directly.
Support that meets you where you are
Bring the records together. Make the next step clear.
We begin with your records, your priorities and the work you would like help with.
How we help
We assess the file, establish a supportable starting point and reconcile the agreed periods. We investigate missing, duplicate or misclassified entries across bank accounts, receivables, payables, payroll, taxes and related-company balances.
What you can expect
Updated records, documented adjustments and a clear list of information still needed to complete the work.
- Understand your position
Discuss your priorities and agree on the scope of the work.
- Bring the records together
Reconcile and prepare the information covered by the engagement.
- Explain the next steps
Review the results, outstanding items and responsibilities.
Request a consultation. The time and scope are confirmed with you directly.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE WORK
More than a task.
A clearer position.
A cleanup starts by understanding what happened and what evidence is available. An old or uncleared transaction is not automatically a duplicate. We compare records, distinguish timing differences from errors and document supported adjustments so the reason for a change remains clear.
Who this is for. For owners with unreconciled accounts, a change of bookkeeper, inconsistent reports, prior-period gaps or a year-end approaching with unresolved entries.
A defined starting point
Identify the periods, accounts and records included in the review before changes are made.
Evidence-led corrections
Investigate duplicates, missing entries and coding issues against supporting documents.
A useful handover
Separate completed corrections from unresolved items and explain what the remaining gaps mean.
THE WORK, EXPLAINED
What is included
- Catch-up transaction recording for agreed periods
- Bank and credit-card reconciliation review
- Investigation of possible duplicate or misclassified transactions
- Receivable, payable and shareholder-loan balance review
- GST/HST and payroll-account reconciliation support
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop file cleanup
- Chart-of-accounts organization
- Working papers and an adjustment summary for year-end preparation
Scope details to confirm
- File assessment and the last supportable opening position
- Overdue reconciliations and investigation of missing or duplicate transactions
- Classification corrections, receivables and payables
- GST/HST, payroll, loan, shareholder and intercompany balances
- Chart-of-accounts review and year-end readiness
- Documented corrections and a clear report of unresolved items
The exact work, timing and deliverables are confirmed in your engagement. A service listed here is not automatically included in every package.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
A clear process, from the start.
- 01
Review the starting point
We discuss the business, the relevant period or decision, your records and any upcoming deadlines.
- 02
Agree the scope
We set out the proposed work, information needed, responsibilities and fees before starting.
- 03
Complete and explain
We work through the agreed tasks, explain findings and keep unresolved questions visible.
- 04
Plan the follow-up
We identify the next action and, where relevant, ongoing reporting or review needs.
Catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping
Months of unreconciled transactions don't get easier to sort out by waiting.
What usually goes wrong when books fall behind, and how we bring them back.
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The problem
The bank balance and the books don't agree.
Without reconciliations, nobody knows which number is right.
The solutionReconcile every account
We reconcile bank, card and loan accounts month by month until the books match the statements.
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The problem
A shoebox of receipts and no categories.
Expenses sit uncategorized, so you can't see profit or claim costs properly.
The solutionSorted and categorized
We code the transactions, flag the ones we need you to explain and keep a list of what is missing.
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The problem
Returns are late because the books aren't ready.
Overdue HST or T2 filings can mean penalties and interest.
The solutionCaught up in the right order
We start with the periods behind the oldest deadlines, so filings can go in as soon as possible.
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The problem
It falls behind again a few months later.
A one-time clean-up without a routine just resets the clock.
The solutionA monthly routine afterwards
Once you are current, we can keep the books up to date every month, or show your team how.
Related services
Why owners trust Wealthy Wave Accounting
- Led by Chirag Kalra, Chartered Accountant (ICAI, India), with more than 12 years in accounting and tax
- Plain-language answers about your own numbers, with no jargon
- Bookkeeping, payroll, HST and corporate tax handled by one team
- We never ask for SINs, banking details or tax documents by text or WhatsApp
- A real office at 181 Queen St E, Unit 5, Brampton, with virtual support across Canada
Why start the clean-up now?
Interest on late balances keeps adding up, and older records get harder to find. Starting with the oldest open period shortens the whole job.
- Pick a time. 15 or 30 minutes, on Teams or at our Brampton office.
- We look at it with you. Which periods and accounts are behind, and what records you have.
- You decide. The call comes with no obligation.
Prefer to write first? Send an enquiry. Or call (647) 606-1824.
General information only. Tax advice is given within an engagement, based on your own records.
ANSWERS BEFORE YOU START
Common questions.
Have a question about your own situation? Let’s discuss it.
Will every old uncleared entry be reversed?
No. A genuine outstanding payment, a timing difference and a duplicate need different treatment. We investigate the evidence before proposing a correction.
Can cleanup change a previously filed tax return?
Some corrections may affect prior reporting. We identify potential tax or GST/HST implications for separate review rather than assuming a bookkeeping change resolves the filing position.
What if records cannot be found?
The gap stays documented. We discuss what can be supported, what remains uncertain and whether additional work is needed.
A PRACTICAL DECISION PATH
Start with a supportable position.
Are the opening balances and records supported?
If the information is ready
Reconcile the agreed periods, investigate differences and document the proposed corrections.
If information is missing
Identify the earliest supportable position, request missing records and report unresolved items before assuming the books are complete.
Review the corrections → agree the follow-up → establish ongoing reporting.
CONNECTED SUPPORT
Plan the next step.
A PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
Talk to us before
the deadline.
Share the service you need, your business type and any upcoming deadline. We’ll discuss the records, scope and next steps before work begins.
Call (647) 606-1824 Message on WhatsApp ↗chirag@wealthywaveaccounting.caThese links open your phone, email or WhatsApp app. Please don’t send tax returns, passwords, SINs or banking details in an initial enquiry.