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Accounting Department Cleanup
A practical series focused on restoring order to messy accounting departments. From policy breakdowns and procedural fixes to step-by-step cleanup strategies, each post helps founders and finance leaders rebuild structure, accuracy, and confidence in their financial reporting.


Navigating Tax Changes: The Importance of Clarity in Your Financial Systems
The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed on July 4, 2025 — a reminder that financial clarity matters when policy shifts. You don’t need to be a tax expert. You need a structure you can trust when things change. When a major tax law hits the headlines, most founders tend to fall into one of two camps. The first thinks, “That doesn’t apply to me.” The second shrugs and says, “I guess I’ll deal with it later.” Both reactions are understandable. You’re running a business, not studyi

Brett J. Federer, CPA
Aug 20, 20255 min read


Why AI + Bookkeeping Still Leaves Gaps — and Why Structure Still Matters
Like branches that guide growth, financial systems provide the support AI alone can’t. AI is changing how businesses handle their finances — fast. In the last few years, automation has moved from simply being “nice to have” to now being a default setting in the world of bookkeeping. Tools can now sync bank feeds, categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, and deliver reports with minimal human input. In many cases, this has led to real improvements: fewer errors, faster clo

Brett J. Federer, CPA
Aug 18, 20254 min read


3 Quick Checks to Spot Common Bookkeeping Errors
Like seedlings, healthy books thrive when small details are tended with care. Spotting Common Bookkeeping Errors Early Even with a capable bookkeeping team in place, small inconsistencies can still slip through. It’s not about a lack of skill — it’s simply the reality of managing day-to-day transactions in a busy business. That’s why many founders benefit from having a simple, high-level way to confirm their numbers are moving in the right direction. The goal isn’t to re-do t

Brett J. Federer, CPA
Aug 13, 20252 min read
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