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For complex areas like Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Inventory Costing, Amortization of specialized assets (e.g., robotics, R&D), internal controls (e.g., P-Card and expense systems), or other technical accounting topics, this project delivers a formally documented accounting policy with tested logic and structured support for internal or external review — built to fit your real operations, not just theory.

Phase 1: Policy Testing, Drafting

Scope & Pricing

  • These projects are designed to extend the structure already in place. They’re only available once you’re on the monthly cycle, where the foundation is stable. At that point, this project is billed as a fixed add-on at $6,000 per policy.

  • If something similar is needed during onboarding, it can be built then — but it’s billed hourly as part of implementation, not as a standalone project.

  • Policies are structured under GAAP guidance, with materiality considerations appropriate for the client’s operations, as allowed under GAAP's materiality standards.

  • This is a management-owned policy. Final approval and interpretation remain with your internal team or auditor.

  • ​All work is performed based on the information available at the time of drafting.

  • Policy development is based solely on the information and operational structure provided during drafting.

    • Anticipated or future changes outside of this scope are not incorporated unless explicitly discussed and agreed upon during the time of drafting.

Accounting Policy Architecture

What’s Included

  • Testing based on a reasonable sample of your actual transactions and workflows to ensure the policy fits real-world scenarios

    • Full population testing or extensive variations may be billed hourly.

  • Iterative draft development and management review opportunities throughout the process.

  • Policy documentation scoped to your GL and workflows.

  • Targeted meetings with management or internal finance to refine the draft.

  • Delivery of a fully tested policy draft that is ready for internal or external sign-off.

What’s Not Included

  • Support for external audit or board approval processes after delivery (billed separately — see Phase 2).

  • Policy implementation work (handled separately in Phase 3).

  • Forecasting or scenario modeling related to the policy implementation 

  • ​Ongoing revisions after final delivery unless related to a material correction requested within 30 days.

  • ​Updates required due to business model changes, new transactions, or operational shifts after draft delivery

Concludes Upon

  • Delivery of a fully tested policy draft — prepared through an iterative review process and ready for internal sign-off.

    • Though formal sign-off is not required for Phase 1 to conclude.

  • Material corrections (errors or misinterpretations relative to the agreed scope) are included at no additional cost if requested within 30 days of delivery.

  • In the event formal sign-off is delayed or not obtained, my role concludes upon draft delivery.

Note: All policies remain management-owned. My role is to support testing, structure, and implementation based on agreed-upon scope; final approval and interpretation remain the responsibility of your internal team and/or auditor.

Phase 2: Audit / Board Support & Adjustments

Scope & Pricing

  • These projects are designed to extend the structure already in place. They’re only available once you’re on the monthly cycle, where the foundation is stable. At that point, this project is billed at $200 per hour.

  • If something similar is needed during onboarding, it can be built then — but it’s billed hourly as part of implementation, not as a standalone project.

  • Covers support related to formal external sign-off processes, including presentation prep, audit support, and post-meeting revisions directly tied to the Phase 1 policy draft.

  • This is limited support based on the Phase 1 draft — not a full redrafting or re-scoping engagement.

  • All work is performed based on the information and operational structure available at the time of Phase 1 delivery.

  • Policy development is based solely on the information and operational structure provided during drafting. Anticipated or future changes outside of this scope are not incorporated unless explicitly discussed and agreed upon during the time of drafting.

What’s Included

  • Presentation preparation and formatting support related to the Phase 1 policy (if needed).

  • Attendance and hands-on assistance during board meetings, audit calls, or external review discussions related to the Phase 1 policy (upon request).

  • Post-meeting revisions tied directly to the Phase 1 policy draft.

What’s Not Included

  • Creation of new or materially different policy drafts beyond Phase 1 scope (requires a new engagement).

  • Retroactive adjustment for business model changes, new transactions, or operational shifts not reflected in Phase 1 drafting.

  • Ongoing support after scoped Phase 2 deliverables are completed, unless separately re-engaged.

  • Forecasting or scenario modeling related to the policy implementation.

  • Updates required due to business model changes, new transactions, or operational shifts after draft delivery.

Concludes Upon

  • Completion of requested external support services (e.g., board presentation, audit discussions, post-meeting revisions) related to the Phase 1 policy.

  • If 30 consecutive days pass without material activity toward external sign-off after the last support service was provided, support services will conclude unless a re-engagement is agreed upon.

    • I will make reasonable efforts to provide a courtesy reminder as the 30-day mark approaches.

Phase 3: Implementation

Scope & Pricing

  • These projects are designed to extend the structure already in place. They’re only available once you’re on the monthly cycle, where the foundation is stable. At that point, this project is billed as a fixed add-on at $3,500 per policy.

  • If something similar is needed during onboarding, it can be built then — but it’s billed hourly as part of implementation, not as a standalone project.

  • Covers the application of the Phase 1 policy draft into your systems, including journal entries, reconciliations, and workbook configuration based on available historical data.

  • Support is limited to the finalized Phase 1 policy — no re-scoping or new policy development is included.

  • All work is performed based on the information and operational structure available at the time of Phase 1 delivery.

  • Policy application is based solely on finalized Phase 1 documentation. Changes to business models, systems, or operational structures after Phase 1 may require a new engagement.

What’s Included

  • Journal entries and reconciliations tied to the finalized Phase 1 policy (including any adjustments made during Phase 2, if applicable).

  • Workbook buildout or configuration aligned to the Phase 1 documentation (if applicable).

  • Limited to application of up to 24 months of historical adjustments (if needed).

  • Internal walk-through to explain setup and usage, if requested.

  • Support with system tagging, mappings, or basic logic reconfiguration as needed to apply the finalized Phase 1 policy, if required.

    • Including any adjustments made during Phase 2, if applicable​

What’s Not Included

  • Creation of new or materially different policies (requires a new engagement).

  • Forecasting, projections, or scenario modeling beyond historical application.

  • Retroactive adjustment for business model changes, new transactions, or operational shifts not reflected in the finalized Phase 1 policy.

  • Ongoing maintenance or future updates to reconciliations, journal entries, or workbooks after delivery.

Concludes Upon

  • Completion and posting of all scoped journal entries and reconciliations tied to the finalized Phase 1 policy.

    • Including any adjustments made during Phase 2, if applicable.

  • If 30 consecutive days pass without material client-side activity related to this policy (e.g., data sharing, system access, necessary feedback), support services will conclude unless a re-engagement is agreed upon.

Note: All policies remain management-owned. My role is to support testing, structure, and implementation based on agreed-upon scope; final approval and interpretation remain the responsibility of your internal team and/or auditor.

Build Structure That Frees You.

 

I’ve designed this system for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing.

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If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here.

Phone

(805) 410-8647

Email

Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com

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