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Bookkeeper vs Controller: What Happens When Roles Blur
When boundaries blur, what looks solid quickly loses clarity — in nature and in accounting. Most founders don’t think much about accounting until the business reaches a point where it can’t be ignored. When that moment comes, titles like bookkeeper and controller often sound interchangeable — as if both simply mean “the person keeping the books.” It’s an understandable assumption, born from focusing on growth rather than finance. That assumption is also where the first cracks

Brett J. Federer, CPA
Sep 266 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 132 min read
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