How to use · Reconciliation
Follow a payment gap through to the next action
Case background
The review date is October 20. There are 15 platform settlements and bank records. Differences need to be checked against fee details and agreed payment dates.
CaiGeekCheck these settlement statements against the bank receipts.
CaiGeekThere is a $4,000 gap. Fee details explain $900; the remaining $3,100 needs checking.
Platform deductions
Two payments not yet received
15 settlements checked. Explained differences remain separate from unverified receipts.
Where would you like to take this?
Is that $3,100 delayed, or was it missed? Prepare a reconciliation summary for my colleague.Is that $3,100 delayed, or was it missed?
CaiGeekCheck settlement status, agreed payment dates and bank records. As of October 20, neither payment is due yet.
Pending receipts
Checked: Oct 20A payment not yet due is not treated as a missed settlement.
Where would you like to take this?
Prepare a follow-up list for tomorrow morning. Prepare a reconciliation summary for my colleague.Prepare a follow-up list for tomorrow morning.
CaiGeekKeep the amounts, dates and next checks together, so each payment can be followed through to receipt.
Pending receipts
Checked: Oct 20A payment not yet due is not treated as a missed settlement.
Where would you like to take this?
Is that $3,100 delayed, or was it missed? Prepare a reconciliation summary for my colleague.Prepare a reconciliation summary for my colleague.
CaiGeekThe $4,000 gap is separated into $900 of documented fees and $3,100 of pending receipts, with the review date and next actions retained.
Settlement reconciliation summaryRead the full brief
Work output
Settlement reconciliation summary
Checked October 20 · 15 settlements
- Expected / received
- $322.9k / $318.9k
- Explained
- $900 platform fees, with supporting details
- Pending
- $1,900 due October 21; $1,200 due October 22
Next action
Check the first receipt tomorrow morning. If unmatched after the due date, contact the platform with the settlement reference. Neither item is overdue at the review date, so a missed payment has not been established.
Where would you like to take this?
Prepare a follow-up list for tomorrow morning.Share the records to reconcile, then ask what the differences mean and what to do next. Explained items stay distinct from open questions.
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