Think reconciling your books is just a boring monthly to-do? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving deep into why reconciliation matters so much more than you think and how skipping this step can quietly sabotage your strategy, reporting, and confidence. If you’ve ever looked at your bank balance and QuickBooks total and thought, “Uh…those don’t match,” this one’s for you. I’m sharing how reconciliation works, when to do it, and the costly mistakes it helps you avoid. Whether you’re DIY-ing your books or outsourcing to a pro, this episode is a must-listen for every creative CEO who wants clean data, confident decisions, and full financial clarity. In this episode, we cover:✅ What reconciliation actually means and why it matters✅ Common errors that mess up your reports (and how to catch them)✅ Why unreconciled books lead to tax and decision-making drama✅ How to reconcile your books step-by-step each month✅ When it’s time to stop DIY-ing and bring in support If your financial data is messy or you’re second-guessing the numbers, this episode will help you get back on solid ground and lead with clarity. 🎧 Hit play now and learn how to keep your books squeaky clean, accurate, and decision-ready month after month. 🔗 Resources & LinksWebsite: https://www.firestormfinance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestormfinance/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@firestormfinance?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-8796b6176/Newsletter: https://firestormfinance.myflodesk.com/ajmiv1kyt1📝 Want to see a specific topic or guest on the show? Submit your suggestion here! 📢 If this episode gave you a little “Oof, I needed that” moment send it to a friend, leave a review, and help more creatives build clean, confident, strategy-ready finances.