Use Case
Month-End Close Checklist
Month-end close should be a repeatable checklist—not a scramble. Prosper is designed to keep the month clean as you go, so close is calmer when it matters.
The checklist
Time will vary with transaction volume. The goal is a process you can repeat with confidence.
- Reconcile accounts
- Review exceptions (only what needs attention)
- Confirm opening balance (for migrations)
- Export standard reports
- Share with your accountant
1) Reconcile accounts
Reconciliation is the proof that your books match the bank. Do this first, because everything else depends on it.
2) Review exceptions
Most items should be routine. Focus on the short list of exceptions that are ambiguous or high-impact.
3) Confirm opening balance
If you've recently migrated or imported history, verify the opening balance boundary. Locking the opening balance protects historical data and prevents drift.
4) Export reports + share
Export standard reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance) and keep the supporting detail behind the numbers. If you work with a CPA, a consistent export bundle makes review faster.
How Prosper helps
Keeps a short exceptions list so you don’t review everything
Uses explainable automation you can correct quickly
Anchors trust with reconciliation + opening balance lock
Exports accountant-ready reports and supporting detail
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Related: Audit-ready bookkeeping · Bank feeds · Pricing