Catch-Up Accounting.
Catch-up accounting brings books that have fallen behind up to date, whether by a few months or several years. We reconstruct transactions from bank statements, invoices and GST and TDS data, correct earlier errors and reconcile balances, so you can file pending returns, complete audits and start monthly bookkeeping from a clean base.
Typically 2–4 weeks per year of backlog. Transaction volume, missing records and the number of bank accounts drive the time.
A partner — a chartered accountant or company secretary — from the first call to sign-off.
Based on your situation, and fixed in writing before any work starts.
Is this for you?
- Businesses with pending ROC filings, audits or income-tax returns
- Companies whose accountant has left and whose records are incomplete
- Start-ups facing fundraising due diligence with untidy books
- Companies preparing to revive after being dormant or struck off
What you receive at the end.
- 01Updated books for each backlog year
- 02Year-wise trial balances and reconciliations
- 03List of unsupported balances and assumptions made
- 04Schedule of pending filings to complete
Catch-Up Accounting, step by step.
Typically 2–4 weeks per year of backlog. Transaction volume, missing records and the number of bank accounts drive the time.
- 1
Backlog assessment
We assess which periods are pending, what records exist and what is missing.
- 2
Data gathering
We collect bank statements, invoices, and the GST, TDS and income-tax data available on government portals.
- 3
Period-wise reconstruction
We record transactions period by period and post corrections for earlier errors.
- 4
Balance reconciliation
We reconcile banks, parties, GST returns and TDS credits, and list balances we could not support.
- 5
Audit-ready handover
We deliver updated books and trial balances, ready for audit and pending filings.
What we need from you.
Don't have everything yet? We send a short checklist after the first call and work with what you have.
- Bank statements for all accounts in the backlog period
- Sales and purchase invoices and expense records
- GST and TDS returns filed
- Loan, investment and asset documents
- Last audited or finalised financial statements
The fee depends on your situation. After a short call, the partner who will do the work tells you what's involved and gives you a fixed fee in writing — before any work begins.
- Government fees and statutory charges are billed at actuals.
- When you pay — upfront, in stages or on completion — is agreed in writing with the fee.
Questions about Catch-Up Accounting.
Ready to discuss Catch-Up Accounting?
30-minute confidential call — no proposal, no commitment. A partner will write back within one business day.