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Episode 6 – Meet the Reconciliation Monster

Month-end shouldn’t feel like a battle with your books.
In this episode, Brian Cogan — host of The QuickBooks Wizard Podcast — introduces you to the Reconciliation Monster, the sly creature that shows up whenever your statements and QuickBooks balances don’t match.

You’ll hear how Recon was born out of late-night bookkeeping frustration, why reconciliation is about more than just the bank account, and why that one line called Net Income is not supposed to be reconciled at all.

Brian walks you step-by-step through:

• What reconciliation really means for every balance-sheet account
• The common mistakes that feed Recon — duplicate deposits, old uncleared checks, wrong-month entries, and more
• QuickBooks Online’s new AI-assisted reconciliation tool and how it can save time for clean books
• Practical month-end habits that keep the Monster in its cage so you can close the books with confidence

You’ll also meet Recon as a character — complete with growls, groans, and a few sneaky tricks — brought to life with the show’s new visual and audio effects.

Whether you’re a small-business owner doing your own books or someone who’s just never been sure what “reconcile” really means, this episode will help you tame the Monster and bring order back to your month-end close.

Resources & Links:
📘 Learn more about Brian and his services: https://www.automatedbookkeepingaz.com

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Do you have a “Miscellaneous” account in QuickBooks that just keeps growing?
In this episode of the QuickBooks Wizard Podcast, Brian introduces the shapeshifting monster who loves to hide your transactions — Miscellaneous.

We’ll uncover:

Why the Miscellaneous account exists (and when it’s okay to use)

How it quietly distorts your reports and hides the truth about your spending

Real-world cleanup stories from restaurants, contractors, and e-commerce stores

Practical steps to keep your books clear so you can make confident decisions

This monster feeds on confusion — but today, you’ll learn how to starve it.

🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
For more help, visit AutomatedBookkeepingAZ.com

or check out our community at SurvivingQuickBooks.com
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Episode 4 – The Monster With Two Faces: Cash vs. Accrual

When your QuickBooks reports don’t match, it can feel like a monster is hiding in your books. In this episode of the QuickBooks Wizard Podcast, Brian Cogan introduces Accruelia, the Monster with Two Faces — cash vs. accrual — and shows how she confuses business owners who don’t know which face they’re looking at.

Through stories, teaching, and a tale from the village of Goldenbrook, you’ll learn:

• Why cash and accrual often tell different stories.
• How to know which one answers your real question.
• How understanding both faces restores balance to your business.

👉 For more resources, visit SurvivingQuickBooks.com
and explore our forums, membership, and Brian’s book.

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