Empty ledgers, cell-limit truncations, and missing columns don't always show up until tax season or audit prep.
Read-only
No QuickBooks OAuth
Export integrity only
Just migrated QuickBooks Desktop to Online? Verify your report exports before you trust them.
Migrations and month-end handoffs both produce export files that can fail silently — empty ledgers, truncated rows, mismatched periods. Upload your Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, General Ledger, and optionally Profit & Loss exports for 30 automated integrity checks, clear pass/fail evidence, and an export-integrity certificate — without connecting to QuickBooks.
Upload-onlyNo OAuth. Files are parsed and discarded after the run.
30 integrity checksFile readability, single-report checks, and cross-report tie-outs.
Not bookkeeping adviceObservations and neutral questions for a qualified professional.
Why it matters
Exports fail silently — you find out too late
QuickBooks Online and Desktop can produce empty GLs, truncated files, and period mismatches while other reports look fine. VerifyBooks catches that before handoff, filing, or review.
Structured pass/fail checks with differences and file fingerprints — not "the export looks okay."
Every finding traces to source rows. Share the certificate or full report with your bookkeeper or CPA.
How it works
Four steps — we never log in to QuickBooks
Download TB, BS, GL, and optionally P&L from QuickBooks Online or Desktop for the same period and accounting basis.
CSV or XLSX — upload each report to the matching field below. You see row counts and detected period right away.
30 automated checks run with pass/fail status and supporting detail you can expand.
Free watermarked preview or purchase the unwatermarked Export Integrity Certificate.
What we check
30 automated integrity checks
Every check is visible in your run report with pass/fail status and supporting detail.
File readability (P0)
9 rules
P0-001— Trial Balance upload is present.P0-002— Balance Sheet upload is present.P0-003— General Ledger upload is present.P0-004— Trial Balance parsed successfully.P0-005— Balance Sheet parsed successfully.P0-006— General Ledger parsed successfully.P0-009— Profit & Loss parsed successfully.P0-007— All uploads use supported file types.P0-008— Exports are below the 400K-cell review threshold.
Trial Balance (TB)
5 rules
TB-001— Trial Balance includes data rows.TB-002— Trial Balance includes account, debit, and credit columns.TB-003— Trial Balance includes amount values.TB-004— Trial Balance debits equal credits.TB-005— Trial Balance is not all zero.
Balance Sheet (BS)
4 rules
BS-001— Balance Sheet includes data rows.BS-002— Balance Sheet includes account, type, and total columns.BS-003— Balance Sheet equation balances.BS-004— Balance Sheet is not all zero.
General Ledger (GL)
4 rules
GL-001— General Ledger includes data rows.GL-002— General Ledger includes account, date, debit, and credit columns.GL-003— General Ledger includes non-zero activity.GL-004— General Ledger debits equal credits.
Profit & Loss (PL)
4 rules
PL-001— Profit & Loss includes data rows.PL-002— Profit & Loss includes account, type, and total columns.PL-003— Profit & Loss income and expense totals are consistent.PL-004— Profit & Loss is not all zero.
Cross-report tie-outs (XF)
4 rules
XF-001— All detected export periods align.XF-002— Trial Balance ties to Balance Sheet accounts.XF-003— General Ledger accounts are covered by the Trial Balance.XF-004— Profit & Loss income and expense accounts appear on the Trial Balance.
Boundaries
What we never do
No OAuth — we cannot see live books or post transactions.
We do not create, change, void, or delete transactions in any system.
No journal entries or fix steps — observations and neutral questions only.
Uploads are analyzed and deleted. We keep your run summary, check results, and file fingerprints — not your export files.
Sample output
Export Integrity Certificate
Preview runs include a watermarked certificate. Purchased reports remove the watermark.
Client summary
CERTIFIED
Export file integrity only — not accounting, tax, audit, or bookkeeping advice. Confirm all results with a qualified professional.
Appendix excerpt
File fingerprint (SHA-256) ac920e137e778ce2cd89eac1064e16f9012c36231354ea21aae371281a1602c2
File fingerprint (SHA-256) 4efa39e402706f0e72018dc43824a69dbcc9e0fc6e5c448c55232d6af84b60b0
File fingerprint (SHA-256) 858cc0afa35c35862a914e7f312fe076afa42e72ac713b57122ce35f90e5e5ea
Who it's for
Built for operators who need proof before handoff
Send prospects a verification report before pricing the engagement — without touching their file.
Verify the export pack is complete before sending to your accountant or tax preparer.
Desktop-to-Online moves break exports. Confirm the GL contains data before reconciliation. Read the post-migration checklist →
Alternatives
VerifyBooks vs cleanup scoping tools
| Cleanup scoping | VerifyBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| QBO connection | Upload-based | Upload-only |
| Scope | Full cleanup diagnostic | Export integrity only (30 checks) |
| Fix procedures | Often included | Never — questions for a qualified professional |
| Best for | Scoping cleanup engagements | Checking whether exports are complete and internally consistent for handoff |
Use cleanup scoping to price remediation work. Use VerifyBooks to confirm your export pack is ready for professional review.
Run export integrity check
Choose your QuickBooks product, then upload CSV or XLSX report files for the same reporting period. Profit & Loss is optional.
Parsing exports and running integrity checks…
Preview runs are free. Unwatermarked certificates are $19 one-time per pack via Stripe secure checkout.
Pricing
Start free — pay only for the certificate
Free
Full 30-check diagnostic report and watermarked certificate download.
$19 one-time
Unwatermarked Export Integrity Certificate and full report for one run.
Later
Multi-pack history and firm-branded certificates are not available yet. Email verifybooks@proton.me if you need volume pricing.
Security & data
How we handle your files
- Encrypted connection — verifybooks.app uses HTTPS.
- Files deleted after analysis — we do not keep your uploads; any temporary server copies are removed within 24 hours.
- Run summary saved — check results and file fingerprints are kept; the original export files are not.
- Account names may appear — saved reports can include chart-of-accounts names and the names of files you uploaded.
- No data sold — we do not train AI models on your uploads.
- Full detail — see Trust & data handling.
FAQ
Common questions
Does this connect to QuickBooks?
No. Upload only — we never request OAuth or see live QBO data.
Does it fix my books?
No. VerifyBooks checks export file integrity and surfaces findings. It does not post journal entries or remediation steps.
Is this accounting advice?
No. Automated file analysis only. Confirm all findings with a qualified professional.
What file formats are supported?
CSV and XLSX report files exported from QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop (Mac and Windows). We do not accept QuickBooks company backup files (.QBB).
What happens to my uploads?
We analyze your files and delete them after the run. We keep your check results and file fingerprints — not the original exports. Account names and file names may appear in your saved report. See Trust & data handling.