Can a QuickBooks Online Audit Catch Issues My Bookkeeper Missed?
You rely on your bookkeeper to keep your finances in order—but what if something’s slipping through the cracks?
Even with someone managing your books, mistakes can happen: miscategorized transactions, skipped reconciliations, or overlooked red flags that only show up during tax time or a financial review.
That’s where a QuickBooks Online Audit comes in. It’s a second set of eyes—and a chance to make sure your business is running on clean, reliable numbers.
Key Takeaways:
A QuickBooks Online Audit uncovers mistakes or inefficiencies your current process may have missed.
Bookkeeping errors are common—even when using professional services.
An audit can identify misclassifications, duplicate entries, missed reconciliations, and more.
It’s not about placing blame—it’s about protecting your business and improving financial accuracy.
You don’t have to switch bookkeepers to get an audit—but you’ll know if it’s time to.
Why Bookkeeping Errors Still Happen (Even with a Pro)
Your bookkeeper might be doing everything by the book—but that doesn’t always mean your books are 100% accurate. Here’s why mistakes still slip in:
Overloaded bookkeepers juggling too many clients
Incomplete documentation or poor communication
Inconsistent categorization of income and expenses
Outdated workflows or misconfigured QuickBooks settings
Lack of industry-specific knowledge or attention to detail
And if you’re doing the books yourself? Multiply those risks.
What Exactly Does a QuickBooks Audit Catch?
A professional QuickBooks Online Audit at Gottsberger Group goes deeper than surface-level reports. Here’s what we look for:
🔍 1. Misclassified Transactions
Expenses in the wrong categories can distort profit margins, tax deductions, and more.
🔍 2. Missing or Duplicate Entries
We check for transactions that were never recorded—or accidentally logged twice.
🔍 3. Incomplete Reconciliations
If your accounts haven’t been matched to bank or credit card statements, your numbers may be unreliable.
🔍 4. Unused or Overcomplicated Accounts
Messy Charts of Accounts can cause reporting issues and slow down decision-making.
🔍 5. Sales Tax or Payroll Errors
Mismanaged liabilities like sales tax or payroll withholdings can lead to costly penalties.
What If We Do Find Errors?
First—don’t panic. This is exactly why you do an audit. When we uncover issues, we’ll walk you through:
What’s wrong
Why it matters
How to fix it (or how we can fix it for you)
And if you’re using a current bookkeeper, you can choose to pass the findings to them—or work with us directly to clean things up and keep them accurate going forward
Is a QuickBooks Audit Worth It?
In short: yes.
Think of it like getting a financial check-up. You don’t wait until something breaks—you stay proactive.
An audit gives you:
Peace of mind
Clarity about your business’s financial health
A roadmap for improvement
The confidence to make smarter decisions moving forward
Still Wondering If You Need One?
If you're even thinking about the possibility of errors in your books, it’s worth a closer look. A QuickBooks Online Audit is simple, affordable, and offers huge value—especially if it helps you catch a problem early.
Let’s Take a Look at Your Books
At Gottsberger Group, we’ve helped business owners uncover hidden errors and take back control of their financials.
Let’s help you do the same—with no pressure, just answers.
👉 Schedule your QuickBooks Online Audit today
People Also Asked
Q: Can a QuickBooks audit find bookkeeping errors?
Yes. A professional audit can catch everything from misclassified expenses to unreconciled accounts—errors that can throw off your entire financial picture.
Q: What’s included in a QuickBooks Online Audit?
It typically includes a review of transactions, reconciliations, account setup, reports, and workflows to ensure your books are clean, accurate, and complete.
Q: Will I have to start over if errors are found?
No. Most errors can be corrected without starting from scratch. Our team provides a clear plan to fix what’s wrong and keep things clean going forward.
Q: Can I keep my current bookkeeper after the audit?
Yes, if you choose. The audit is meant to give you clarity. Whether you stick with your current bookkeeper or switch is completely up to you.