Friday review rhythm: 30 minutes that replace month-end firefighting

A short Friday review can prevent the long scramble at month-end. The point is not to finish the close early; it is to identify exceptions while they are still easy to explain.

The round should cover deposits, refunds, payroll movement, sync health, and any category changes that could distort reporting.

When the same questions are asked every week, the close becomes a confirmation exercise instead of a reconstruction effort.

Weekly round prompt

Use this note to decide what should be reviewed before the next close, who owns the follow-up, and which system is the source of truth.