Messy books stay hidden until someone important looks at them.
Books fall behind for ordinary reasons: a bookkeeper leaves, the company grows faster than its systems, or transactions get categorized in a hurry. For a while, nothing seems wrong.
Then an auditor, a lender, an investor or a buyer asks for financial statements and support. Accounts don’t reconcile. Revenue and expenses are misclassified. Documentation is missing. What should have been a routine request becomes weeks of cleanup under pressure.
As we explain in The Real Cost of Poor Bookkeeping, small bookkeeping errors compound over time into missed deductions, hidden cash problems and lost credibility.
What it costs you
Delayed deals and loans
Diligence stalls while the numbers are rebuilt.
Lost credibility
Investors and buyers discount numbers they can’t trust.
Audit findings
Weak records lead to adjustments, delays and higher audit costs.
Bad decisions
Misclassified numbers give a false picture of margins and cash.
What is an audit-ready books rebuild?
An audit-ready books rebuild is a one-time project that brings messy, outdated or incomplete books up to a standard an auditor, lender, investor or buyer can rely on.
We reconcile every account, correct misclassified transactions, rebuild the general ledger where needed and document the support behind your numbers. Many clients then move into one of our three tiers so their books stay clean from then on.
Available to all clients, whether or not you use one of our tiers.
At a glance
- Best for Books that are behind, messy, or facing an audit, raise or sale
- Available to All clients
- Delivers Reconciled accounts, a rebuilt ledger and clean statements
- Then Keep them clean with Tier 1, 2 or 3
How the project solves it.
accounts that don’t reconcile
every bank, card and balance sheet account reconciled
transactions categorized in a hurry
corrected classifications that make your reports meaningful
missing support
organized documentation an auditor or buyer can review
cleanup under deadline pressure
books that are ready before anyone asks
A clean, documented set of books.
Account reconciliations
Every bank, credit card and balance sheet account reconciled.
Corrected classifications
Transactions recategorized so your reports mean what they say.
Rebuilt general ledger
A clean ledger and chart of accounts that supports GAAP reporting.
Supporting documentation
The records an auditor or buyer will ask to see, organized.
Clean financial statements
Statements you can share with confidence.
A handoff plan
What to keep doing so the books stay audit-ready.
From first conversation to finished project.
01
Assessment
We review your books and scope the work, timeline and price.
02
Reconcile
We reconcile accounts and correct classifications.
03
Rebuild
We rebuild the ledger and organize documentation.
04
Hand off
You get clean statements and a plan to keep them that way.
Built by founders. Held to a higher standard.
Founder-led
Founded by Jon Peyton, a serial entrepreneur who built the firm to solve the finance problems his own clients faced.
Credentialed team
Team members hold MBA, CFP®, CPA, CPM, CPMM and EA credentials.
The Founder’s Way™
One documented process for every client, so your books, forecasts and reporting always tell one consistent story.
Security & compliance
Encryption, controlled access, confidentiality agreements and vetted technology at every step.
Questions? Answers.
How long does a books rebuild take?
It depends on how far behind the books are and your transaction volume. We scope the timeline and price after reviewing your records.
Is this the same as an audit?
No. A rebuild prepares your books for an audit. The audit itself is performed by an independent CPA firm.
Do we need to be a tier client?
No. The project is available to any founder-led company, and many clients continue with a tier afterward.
Still have a question?
One-time projects, when you need them.
Alongside our three tiers, we take on focused projects with a clear scope and timeline.
Corporate Tax Planning
A tax strategy for your business and your personal finances, coordinated with your CPA.
Audit-Ready Books Rebuild
Clean up and rebuild your books so they’re accurate, complete and ready for an audit.
Quality of Earnings Reports
An independent look at the quality and sustainability of your earnings before a sale or raise.
Fundraising & Pitch Decks
Investor-ready models, pitch decks and a CFO who acts as your intermediary.
Don’t let your finances be the reason why.
Talk with our team: +1 888 348 8573