Top Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Businesses Make—And How We Fix Them | Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping
Top Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Businesses Make—And How We Fix Them Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping (GTB) has seen it all—common pitfalls that can trip up even the savviest small business owners. Here’s a look at the most frequent bookkeeping mistakes and how our expertise helps you avoid and correct them. Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Mixing Personal and Business Finances: […]
Top Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Common mistakes include mixing personal and business accounts, not reconciling regularly, missing merchant payouts, poor receipt capture, weak internal controls, and misclassifying transactions. Prevent them with monthly reconciliation, clear SOPs, bank feeds, and a simple Chart of Accounts. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘Stop Draining […]
How to Detect and Prevent Employee Embezzlement & Theft — GTB
How can I detect and prevent employee embezzlement or theft? Implement segregation of duties, regular reconciliations, dual approvals for payments, read-only bank feeds, and automated alerts. Combine controls with random spot checks and strong onboarding/offboarding processes to significantly reduce risk. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this […]
The Silent Killer: How “Good Enough” Bookkeeping Undermines Your Business — Messy Books Problems.
“Good enough” bookkeeping hides cash leaks, audit risk, and lost growth. Learn how to fix it — and how Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping makes your books decision-ready. The Silent Killer: How “Good Enough” Bookkeeping Undermines Your Business 🎧 On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘The Expensive False […]
Why you should treat ScamAdviser with extreme caution — and how to verify a site the right way
ScamAdviser warning: Don’t rely on a single automated score. Learn how to verify websites, protect your reputation, and dispute false listings. Why you should treat ScamAdviser with extreme caution By Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping (Mr. Brian) | October 19, 2025 Short version: ScamAdviser markets itself as a quick way to check whether a website is “safe.” However, […]
Bookkeeping Ethics: A Guide to Preventing Fraud and Errors | Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping
A practical guide to bookkeeping ethics—integrity, documentation, segregation of duties, security, and month‐end controls—so you can prevent errors and fraud and stay audit‐ready. What Are Bookkeeping Ethics? A Practical, No‐Nonsense Guide for Owners & Operators A GTB long‐form guide Ethical bookkeeping isn’t abstract—it’s the set of everyday behaviors and controls that keep your numbers accurate, […]
Stop wasting money! Our bank reconciliation guide reveals how to prevent fraud, find missing transactions, and ensure accurate financial records. Reclaim your cash today!
Stop wasting money! Our guide to bank reconciliation reveals how to find missing transactions, prevent fraud, and ensure your financial records match your bank statements. Reclaim your cash and gain financial control. Bank Reconciliation: Stop Leaving Cash on the Table Bank reconciliation is one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, controls small businesses can use […]