Accounting Cleanup
Reconstruct and correct accounting records so management can rely on the books again.
What success looks like
- Reconciled historical periods
- Corrected general ledger
- Supported balance sheet
- Cleaner recurring process
Typical deliverables
- Diagnostic
- Historical reconciliation
- GL corrections
- Balance-sheet reconstruction
- Financial validation
- Adjustment schedule
- Control/process recommendations
How the engagement works
Diagnose
Confirm current state, systems, risks, deadlines, people and required outcomes.
Build the operating cadence
Establish responsibilities, requests, controls, reporting and review gates.
Prepare → Review → Deliver
Northlen uses documented preparation, professional review and controlled release of material deliverables.
Commercial starting point
Starting at $1,500/project
50% deposit / milestones / completion
Final fees depend on scope, entity count, transaction volume, systems, historical condition, deadlines and advisory complexity.
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