Cleanup & catch-up

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Get current. Then stay current. Start with a 60-second cost range — then we’ll lock a firm quote on a short call.

If you’re months (or years) behind, you’re not alone. Mid South Bookkeeping offers catch-up bookkeeping for Memphis and West Tennessee small businesses — we clean up the backlog, reconcile what’s missing, and hand you books you can trust again.

Signs you need catch-up (not just “more weekends”)

  • Bank and credit card accounts haven’t been reconciled in months
  • You dread opening QuickBooks
  • Your CPA asked for reports you can’t produce
  • You’re guessing at profit, sales tax, or owner draws
  • Tax deadlines are close and the books aren’t

What catch-up bookkeeping includes

Scope depends on how far behind you are, but typically:

  1. Assessment — accounts, date range, software, and mess level
  2. Transaction catch-up — categorize and enter what’s missing
  3. Reconciliation — match books to bank and card statements
  4. Cleanup — fix duplicates, miscodes, and unbalanced accounts
  5. Reporting — deliver current P&L and Balance Sheet
  6. Handoff to monthly — optional, so you don’t fall behind again

How we price catch-up

Catch-up is quoted before work starts, based on:

  • How many months you’re behind
  • Number of bank/card accounts
  • Transaction volume
  • Condition of the existing file

No surprise invoices. You’ll know the range before we touch a thing.

For a fuller breakdown of what drives price, see how much catch-up bookkeeping costs.

After catch-up: monthly plans from $249

Cleanup without a monthly rhythm just resets the problem. Once you’re current, most clients move to Starter, Standard, or Growth so the books stay closed every month. See monthly bookkeeping services or full pricing.

Using QuickBooks? We can clean up and maintain your file — see QuickBooks bookkeeping.

FAQ

Common questions

How fast can you catch me up?

It depends on the backlog. After a short call we can usually give a realistic timeline with the quote.

Do I need to pause my business while you work?

No. We work from secure access to your accounts and software while you keep operating.

Will this help with my tax preparer?

Yes — that’s often the point. Clean, reconciled books and a clear year-end package save your tax pro time (and you money).

Ready to stop dreading the books?

Or skip the hold music — estimate catch-up cost in about a minute, then call (901) 673-8119.

Call for a free quote · (901) 673-8119