When to Schedule Your Annual Wallet Audit

Most holders we work with schedule their annual audit between October and December. The reasoning is straightforward: year-end is when accountants ask questions, tax preparers need figures, and personal records should reflect the state of holdings at a defined point in time.

The Case for Early Scheduling

Waiting until December creates two problems. First, our calendar fills quickly — holders who contact us in late November often face January appointments. Second, if the audit reveals a backup issue or a device needing firmware attention, you want time to resolve it before the year closes.

We recommend booking your consultation by September for a November or early December session.

Mid-Year Checks for Active Holders

If you acquired a new hardware wallet, changed backup locations, or set up a multi-signature arrangement during the year, a mid-year seed phrase inventory review prevents surprises at the annual audit. This focused two-hour session costs less than the full audit and keeps your documentation current.

Korean Tax Calendar Considerations

While we do not provide tax advice, many of our clients align their audit date with their reporting period. Holders filing as individuals often prefer an audit completed before 31 December so the reserve summary reflects the calendar year. Corporate holders with different fiscal years should discuss timing during the consultation call.

What Happens If You Miss the Window

An audit completed in January still documents your holdings — it simply reflects a January snapshot rather than a year-end position. For holders whose primary goal is personal record-keeping rather than tax alignment, the specific month matters less than the habit of auditing annually.

Preparing Your Calendar

Block four hours for the session itself, plus one hour the following week to review the draft summary. If you are travelling, consider a video session rather than postponing the audit entirely.