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Measure Twice, Cut Once

Written by Ron Bester | Mar 5, 2026 12:34:24 PM
  • It’s a rule every craftsperson knows.
  • It applies just as much to bookkeeping.
  • Rushing through reconciliations,
  • categorizing transactions on autopilot,
  • posting entries without a second look
  • might save a few minutes today
  • but it can cost hours later fixing mistakes.

Highly effective bookkeepers know that accuracy is built in the review,

  • not just the work.
  • In bookkeeping, speed is helpful.
  • Accuracy is essential.
  • Measure twice. Cut once.