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Ever checked your bank account and thought, Wait… where did all my money go? Maybe a deposit is MIA, an expense looks suspicious, or—worst case—you spot a charge that makes you question if you actually signed up for a llama rental service (hey, no judgment). If this sounds familiar, welcome to the chaotic reality of small business finances. Numbers don’t always match up. And when they don’t, it’s usually because something got lost, duplicated, or misrecorded. That’s where bank reconciliations swoop in to save the day—kind of like Batman, but with spreadsheets instead of gadgets. It’s the process of matching what’s in your bookkeeping software (like QuickBooks) with your actual bank statements to make sure your records are 100% accurate. Skip this step, and you might be setting yourself up for a financial disaster. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with everything you need to know, served up with a side of humor (because, let’s be honest, bookkeeping could use a little fun). What is Bank Reconciliation, and Why Should You Care? Imagine going on a road trip without ever checking your GPS. You might think you’re headed to the beach, but one wrong turn and suddenly you’re deep in