Find Unusual or Anomalous Transactions
This recipe helps you stay on top of your finances by identifying transactions that fall outside your normal spending patterns. Judy automatically reviews your transactions weekly to flag unusual activity, one-off expenses, and new vendors—helping you catch errors, duplicates, or unexpected charges early. Regular anomaly detection protects your business finances and makes tax preparation easier.
1. Ask for flagged transactions
Start by asking Judy to identify any transactions she's already flagged as unusual or suspicious. This gives you a quick overview of anything that stands out in your account activity, whether it's unexpected charges, timing irregularities, or patterns that don't match your normal business spending.
2. Review large one-off expenses
Large, non-recurring expenses deserve special attention—they can significantly impact your bottom line and may need special categorization or documentation. Judy will highlight any significant transactions over $500 that aren't part of your regular spending patterns, helping you verify they're legitimate and properly classified.
3. Check for new vendors
New merchants in your transaction history could indicate legitimate new business relationships or potential fraud. Reviewing unfamiliar vendors helps you confirm you authorized these charges and understand what they're for, especially important if you're not the only one with access to your accounts.