Catch-Up Bookkeeping — Get Current Fast
Months or years behind on your books? ASU specializes in catch-up bookkeeping for Louisiana and California small businesses. We get you current, organized, and ready for tax season.
Behind on Your Books? ASU Can Fix That.
Being behind on bookkeeping is more common than most business owners admit. Life gets in the way. A busy season runs long. A bookkeeper leaves. Or the business grows faster than the accounting process kept pace. Whatever the reason, the books end up months — or years — behind, and the problem only gets harder to solve the longer it sits.
ASU specializes in catch-up bookkeeping: systematically working through your transaction history, properly coding and categorizing every item, reconciling accounts month by month, and getting your books fully current. We've done this for businesses with 6 months of backlog and businesses with 3 years.
The process matters. Rushing through a bookkeeping backlog and miscoding transactions can create bigger problems than the original mess. Our team works carefully, documents every decision, and produces clean financial statements you can actually rely on for tax preparation and business planning.
After catch-up is complete, most clients transition directly into our ongoing bookkeeping service. Call (504) 838-7140 to discuss your situation and get a realistic timeline and flat-rate quote.
What Catch-Up Includes
How It Works
Discovery Call
We review your situation — how far behind, what software you're using, what records you have. We give you a realistic timeline and a flat-rate quote for the catch-up work before you commit to anything.
Catch-Up Work
Our team works through your transaction history month by month, reconciling accounts, fixing miscoded items, identifying missed tax obligations, and rebuilding accurate financials.
Current & Clean
You receive clean financial statements for every period, organized records, and the option to transition to ASU's ongoing monthly bookkeeping service so it never falls behind again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back can ASU catch up on bookkeeping?
We've handled 1-month backlogs and 3-year backlogs. As long as you have the bank statements and transaction records, we can reconstruct your books accurately. The further behind you are, the more important it is to have a professional handle it — DIY catch-up often creates new errors while fixing old ones.
What records do I need to provide for catch-up bookkeeping?
Bank statements and credit card statements are the minimum. If you have an existing QuickBooks file, we can start there. If you have receipts, vendor invoices, or payroll records, those help us code transactions correctly. We work with whatever you have and tell you upfront if anything is missing.
How long does catch-up bookkeeping take?
It depends on the volume of transactions and how far behind you are. We give you a realistic timeline upfront before you commit. Most projects complete within 2–8 weeks. We don't rush — accuracy matters more than speed when reconstructing financial history.
Will ASU find sales tax liabilities I missed while books were behind?
Yes. Part of catch-up is identifying any missed filing obligations, including Louisiana parish sales tax and California sales tax. We flag them clearly, tell you exactly what you owe, and help you get current without making the situation worse.
Can catch-up bookkeeping help if I'm facing an IRS audit or state tax inquiry?
Yes. Clean, reconstructed books are your first line of defense in any audit or inquiry. We work systematically to document everything accurately, and we also offer IRS Audit Representation if you need representation in the proceeding itself.
Is catch-up bookkeeping priced differently from ongoing bookkeeping?
Yes. Catch-up is typically a flat project rate based on the scope of work — number of months, transaction volume, and the condition of existing records. We give you a firm quote upfront. Ongoing bookkeeping is a separate monthly fee. Call (504) 838-7140 for a free assessment and quote.
What happens after catch-up is complete?
You receive clean, accurate financial statements for every period we reconstructed — ready for tax preparation. Most catch-up clients transition directly into ASU's ongoing monthly bookkeeping service so the books stay current going forward.
Can ASU help me avoid falling behind again after catch-up?
Yes. Proper systems, QuickBooks Online setup, and ongoing monthly bookkeeping prevent future backlogs. We set up the process correctly and stay on top of it for you every month.