Reconciliation is the boring step that makes every other number trustworthy. Here’s what it catches.
What reconciliation actually checks
Every balance in your books is matched to a statement from the bank, card issuer or lender. If they don’t agree, something is missing, duplicated or miscategorized.
What it catches in practice
Duplicate vendor payments, missing deposits, bank fees nobody recorded and transfers coded as income — before they distort your P&L.
