A month-end bookkeeping checklist for small businesses
Lufu · https://lufu.co/resources/month-end-bookkeeping-checklist
Published 2026-10-16
Updated 2026-11-01

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Month-end is a chance to check that your documents, transactions and reports tell a consistent story. Work through the list, note anything unresolved and keep a copy of the period you reviewed.

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Review period: ____________________

[ ] Name the month and accounts being reviewed
[ ] Collect sales invoices, receipts, supplier bills and statements
[ ] Request missing documents and check possible duplicates
[ ] Review completed work, unpaid invoices and upcoming bills
[ ] Match bank transactions to supporting records
[ ] Check refunds, credits, transfers and owner transactions
[ ] Keep foreign-currency settlement and fee records
[ ] Review reports using a consistent date range and basis
[ ] Prepare GST records and check due dates if applicable
[ ] Send clearly referenced questions to the bookkeeper or tax agent
[ ] Save reports and back up or export relevant records
[ ] Choose the next review date