If you don’t have books or financial statements, that’s a big problem. No records usually means your books are a mess, and it’s time to fix it.

For today's episode, Marcus Crigler breaks down the five biggest red flags that show your books are in trouble. From missing reports to inconsistent categorization, he shares real examples and practical steps to clean things up so you can run your business with confidence.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Spot the five warning signs your books are a mess
• Catch costly errors before they drain your profits
• Make your financial statements clear and easy to understand
• Stay on top of reports that guide better decisions

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(01:25) “I don’t care if my book is a mess.”

(01:57) Why good books and records matter

(03:42) Red flag #1: No books or financial statements

(04:20) What a financial statement actually is

(05:03) When your bank account doesn’t match your books

(06:10) The risk of falling behind on reports

(07:15) How inconsistent categorization creates problems

(08:17) Unknown accounts and balances

(09:43) Recap of all five red flags to watch for

(10:20) Why you need a real estate-focused accountant

Who This Episode is For:

• Real estate entrepreneurs without clean books
• Investors who want to avoid expensive mistakes
• Business owners tired of late or inaccurate reports
• Anyone who wants to turn messy numbers into clarity

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever doubted your books or ignored them completely, this episode is your wake-up call. Marcus shows you what’s broken, why it matters, and how to fix it before it costs you money.

Connect with Marcus Crigler:

• Website: https://beccfo.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler