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Outsourced controller services for growing businesses. Clean monthly closes, reliable financial reporting, and controller-level structure that holds as you grow Outsourced Controller Services for those that are ready for their accounting to stop owning them. Start the conversation Reliable financials don't happen accidentally. They're built intentionally. Bookkeeping may exist. Reliability doesn't yet. CPA-led controller work focused on making the close and reporting hold under real scrutiny. So the numbers don't need defending when they matter most. THE CLOSE Runs on structure, not a scramble THE NUMBERS Hold under scrutiny when it matters THE SYSTEM Documented, controlled, not founder-dependent THE OUTPUT Financials that stand on their own This is where the work begins. Not with more reports, and not with theory, but by establishing or reinforcing the systems that make financial information dependable. The close becomes something you trust. Reporting becomes something you actually rely on. Decisions move from reaction to intention. Not tax. Not payroll. Not CFO strategy. Controller-Level Accounting Services All services are built around the same controller-level close, with additional services depending on the package selected. Monthly Retainer Controller Lite Package Explore Details Maintain the System through Monthly Closes Monthly Soft Close + Quarterly Hard Close Financial Clarity Package Build and Stabilize the System plus monthly closes Monthly Retainer Explore Details Monthly Soft Close + Quarterly Hard Close + Historical Cleanup + Accounting Policy Creation + Accounting Stabilization Accounting Execution Package Operational execution plus monthly closes Monthly Retainer Explore Details Monthly Soft Close + Quarterly Hard Close + AP + AR + Data Entry + Bank Reconciliations + 1099 Preparation Hourly Accounting Support Flexible support when a retainer package isn’t the right fit Hourly Explore Details Most Popular Want to talk through how this structure would work inside your business? Click the trees below. Because clarity, like a forest, is built one strong root at a time. When the accounting structure starts to break, it shows up like this. (Click a scenario to expand) 🔹 Numbers don’t hold when they’re tested 🔹 The structure isn’t keeping up anymore 🔹 Accounting still runs through you 🔹 My situation is more unique than standard RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Controller Lite Package You have a working foundation. The issue is consistency. This keeps the close steady so the numbers can be trusted month to month. View Controller Lite Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Financial Clarity Package The structure isn’t holding under growth. This rebuilds the system so the numbers stop shifting and start holding. View Financial Clarity Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Accounting Execution Package Accounting is still running through you. This handles the day-to-day so you’re only involved where it matters. View Accounting Execution Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Hourly Accounting Support You don’t need a full system change. This provides targeted support where it matters, without a long-term commitment. View Hourly Accounting Support → You' ve e arned your money by building something real. It should not be lost to financial friction; you should be able to keep it. A steady structure changes how accounting feels, regardless of how it’s billed. Yes, you read that right. Accounting Should Not Own You It Controls You It Supports You Fragile Records Financial Blindspots Unreliable Numbers Tribal Knowledge Founder Overload Where financial structure becomes lasting stability. Reliable Financials Clear Financial Context Compounding Stability Decision Confidence Lower Stress AI Where It Works. Humans Where It Counts Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made financial processes faster, but speed alone isn’t enough. Clean, trustworthy numbers still require human oversight. The smartest companies aren’t choosing between AI and expertise. They’re blending both—using automation for efficiency, and people for oversight and judgment. 🔹 AI generates data, humans ensure it’s reliable. 🔹 AI streamlines execution, expertise ensures structure. 🔹 Automation saves time, structure ensures stability Financial blind spots happen when numbers are left unchecked. That’s why AI should assist, not replace expert oversight. At Brett J. Federer Accounting, AI is used to streamline workflows when it improves clarity, efficiency, or accuracy. Every report and structure remains grounded in human judgment and experience. Because smart finance isn’t just about numbers. It’s about structure that grows from sapling to forest. I only work with a few companies at a time because clarity dies with chaos. Clarity scales best when focus is protected, so each client receives deliberate attention and lasting clarity when the fit is right. A Steady Way of Working Monthly retainer services are designed to maintain stable accounting structure and a predictable operating cadence, so accounting continues moving forward without constant founder involvement. Work follows a consistent rhythm focused on accuracy, continuity, and clear reporting, which reduces the need for frequent back-and-forth or last-minute decisions. When the underlying structure stays consistent, the numbers stay reliable and easier to trust. This approach gives leadership time back by removing accounting from daily decision fatigue while preserving visibility and control. When something falls outside the normal rhythm, it’s identified early and addressed intentionally rather than reactively. General Support Projects Rebuilds & Policies Projects Accounting Enhancement Projects No pressure. No surprises. Just structure that lasts. Like routine maintenance, I make quiet improvements. Each adjustment keeps the system running smoothly; it's easy as pie. How refinements are handled (Click to expand) During recurring services, corrective accounting adjustments may be made when clearly required, based on information available during the normal close process, to preserve accuracy and close reliability within the existing system structure. Clients may also bring forward additional items for review. When requests align with the current structure and require minor refinement, they may be addressed within the normal cadence. Larger changes such as system redesigns, workflow shifts, or new automations are handled as separately scoped work unless part of an active implementation phase. These adjustments do not expand the defined service scope or create ongoing obligations beyond the applicable service package. Professional Testimonials Dan Parks , PhD Chief Operating Officer / Founder → Mike Kleiman Chief Financial Officer → I worked closely with Brett during his time as Controller, and his contributions were instrumental to both our financial and operational success. What set Brett apart was not only his command of accounting and finance, but also his ability to design systems and processes that improved efficiency across the entire company. From an operations perspective, his impact was profound. He led the successful upgrade of our ERP system after years without updates, resolving complex data migration and process issues. He developed tools that gave leadership clear, real-time visibility into expenses and cash flow, including per-customer, per-warehouse expense tracking and a highly reliable forecast model. His automation work reduced our monthly close process from nearly two weeks to just a couple of days, enabling timely, accurate reporting and freeing up valuable resources. Brett also implemented practical, enforceable policies — from per diem and travel to sales tax and employee expenses — that made compliance simpler while improving accuracy and accountability. Each initiative he undertook was approached with a strong balance of financial rigor and operational practicality, and the results consistently exceeded expectations. Most importantly, Brett carried himself with professionalism and high standards, holding his department accountable while partnering effectively with operations and leadership. He leaves behind a stronger, more disciplined, and more efficient organization, and his contributions will continue to benefit us well into the future. I recommend Brett wholeheartedly to any company seeking a financial leader who can deliver not only accurate numbers, but also sustainable, well-designed operational improvements. I had the privilege of working closely with Brett in his role as Controller, and I couldn’t have asked for a stronger partner. He brought real discipline and ownership to our accounting and finance functions — leading an efficient, accurate close process and tightening internal controls in a way that made everything run smoother and more transparent. Brett also raised the bar on reporting and analysis, producing clear, board-ready insights that improved how we understood performance and made decisions. His command of complex areas like ASC 606, contract tracking, and inventory accounting gave the organization real confidence in the numbers. He’s collaborative, dependable, and always focused on solutions. Brett combines technical strength with calm leadership, and he makes the teams around him better. I recommend him wholeheartedly to any company looking for a Controller who delivers accuracy, clarity, and lasting value. Common Questions About Outsourced Controller Services 🔹What’s the difference between a controller and a bookkeeper? A bookkeeper keeps your records up to date. A controller makes sure those records actually produce numbers you can rely on. If your transactions are being recorded but the close is slow, reports need explanation, or the numbers feel inconsistent, the issue isn’t bookkeeping. It’s the structure behind it. That gap is where controller-level support sits. The accounting services overview places it alongside bookkeeping and CFO-level work. Controller services focus on fixing that layer so your close runs consistently and your reporting holds as the business grows. 🔹How are controller services different from a CFO? A CFO uses your numbers to guide decisions, capital strategy, and long-term direction. Controller services make sure those numbers can actually be trusted in the first place. If reporting is inconsistent, the close takes too long, or results require explanation before they can be used, the issue isn’t strategic. It’s structural. Controller services focus on stabilizing the financial system so decisions are built on numbers that hold under pressure. 🔹What is an outsourced controller? An outsourced controller brings the same financial oversight as an in-house controller, but without the need to hire and build the role internally. The focus is on making sure your financial system is reliable, your close runs consistently, and your reporting reflects what is actually happening as the business grows. If the close feels unpredictable, reports take too long to finalize, or the numbers require explanation before they can be used, the issue is usually not capacity. It is structure. Outsourced controller services focus on stabilizing that layer so the system runs consistently and leadership can rely on the numbers without second-guessing them. 🔹When do you need a controller for your business? Most businesses don’t hire a controller because they hit a milestone. They reach a point where the financial side of the business stops feeling clear. The numbers exist, but simple questions take longer to answer and confidence in those answers starts to slip. If what used to be straightforward now needs explanation or reconciliation, the issue usually isn’t staffing. It’s structural. The system was never designed to hold at the current level of complexity, which is where controller-level accounting becomes necessary. Controller support focuses on fixing that structure so the system holds as the business grows. 🔹Do I need a controller if I already have a bookkeeper? Having a bookkeeper in place usually means the day-to-day work is being handled, but it doesn’t mean the financial system behind it is keeping up as the business grows. Transactions can be recorded correctly and accounts can be up to date, while the structure underneath still struggles to produce consistent, reliable results month after month. If the close feels inconsistent, reporting takes time to finalize, or answers require explanation before they can be trusted, the issue isn’t the bookkeeper. It’s the layer above it. Controller services focus on bringing discipline to the close and creating a stable financial structure so your numbers hold as the business grows and leadership can rely on them without second-guessing. 🔹What does working with a controller look like month to month? Working with a controller month to month is less about adding more activity and more about bringing structure to what’s already happening. The focus is on running a consistent monthly close cadence , reviewing the numbers through a disciplined process, and making sure reporting reflects what’s actually happening in the business. Over time, that creates a steady rhythm where the close runs on schedule, questions get answered without rework, and the financial side of the business becomes predictable rather than something that has to be managed around. 🔹Why are these services structured as a monthly retainer? The work is structured as a monthly retainer because the value comes from consistency, not isolated hours. The focus is on running a reliable monthly close structure , maintaining reporting integrity, and keeping the financial system stable as the business evolves. That requires ongoing attention and a steady cadence rather than intermittent support. When work is handled hourly, it tends to become reactive, with issues addressed after they surface and the overall structure drifting over time. A retainer model keeps the work proactive so the close, reporting, and system oversight happen on a consistent cadence that prevents problems from compounding. When flexibility is needed or the structure is still being defined, hourly accounting support can be a better fit, but as the system matures, the retainer structure is what allows that stability to hold. Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2 3 4 5 Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

I built this firm for founders who want financial structure that lasts — not just fixes. Calm, clear, and quietly built to hold. The Architect Behind the Calm Your accounting should not get harder as you grow. A steady close and clear financial structure keep the numbers from owning you. 10+ Years in accounting and financial operations 16 → 2 Month-end close reduction in days 20,000 Printed pages eliminated monthly PERSONAL STORY I know firsthand what it feels like to be the one holding everything together. I spent years as the person responsible for every number, every reconciliation, every deadline. I was the one making sure nothing fell through the cracks while everyone else moved on to the next thing. At a high growth, AI powered SaaS and Robotics startup that raised through Series C, I ran the entire accounting function solo. Accounts payable. Accounts receivable. Payroll accounting. Bank reconciliations. Sales tax filings. Revenue recognition under ASC 606. Forecasting. Audit prep. Investor reporting. All of it, often with limited tools and expectations that never slowed down. Before that, I was inside a global enterprise food company with teams across North America and around the world. That's where I designed and rolled out a fully paperless accounting system, taking over 40 employees digital across every North American location. The team came to call it "Brett's Paperless Project." So you can say I arrived at this work from my own deep time in the trenches. My training and experience span controllership, financial reporting, systems design, and close management. My core focus is on structure, and more importantly, building the kind of financial foundation that lets founders stop worrying and start breathing. That's what I bring to this firm, and it's what I deliver inside every engagement. My Belief: You started your company because you're good at something. Really good. Good enough to bet on yourself and build around it. Not to manage an accounting month-end close. But the accounting has a way of finding you anyway. It starts small. Then the numbers start touching everything. Hiring. Cash. Growth. Peace of mind. And before you know it, you're spending more time inside the books than inside the business you built. And that makes sense. When a business is actually working, the financials get heavier. That's just what growth does. But you shouldn't have to carry it. You built something real. The accounting should hold that up, not hold you back. When the structure underneath is right, you stop thinking about it. The close happens. The reports hold up. And you go back to doing the thing you were already great at before any of this started. Your accounting should not own you. Structure now. Freedom later. Beyond the numbers. I'm not here to scale an empire. I work with a small, intentional group of founders at a time because clarity dies in chaos. I live in a place that's dry and hot most of the year, but I feel most at peace in two kinds of places: forests and dense green life that help me reset, and places like Wailea, Maui, where everything just slows down. They're different, but they create the same feeling for me. That longing for calm isn't just personal. It's what shaped this firm. Every system I build is meant to create that same feeling: space, clarity, and the kind of confidence you can finally breathe in. Discovery Call Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2

Controller-grade cash clarity for founders—turn reconciled Odoo data into decision-ready insights without forecasts, fluff, or variance overlays. The Cash Clarity Method™ Controller-grade cash clarity for Odoo clients, built to show how your money actually moved. A separately scoped cash analysis project available exclusively for Odoo clients, designed to provide visibility without forecasts, dashboards, or fluff. Sometimes the numbers look fine — tidy Profit and Loss, sharp dashboards, solid-looking revenue — yet something still feels off. You’re not sure where the money actually went, whether things are getting tighter, or if you’re still on steady ground. GAAP-based financials and most dashboards weren’t designed to show detailed cash movement. They’re great for compliance and storytelling, but not always for clarity — especially for founders running the business, not just reporting on it. If your books are reconciled but decisions still feel uncertain, the issue probably isn’t the numbers — it’s the structure. The Cash Clarity Method™ changes that by turning reconciled books into a cash-based system that shows what actually happened. Built for operators — not just accountants. Not forecasting or advisory. Just clean, controller-grade systems and answers grounded in reality. The Cash Clarity Method ™ can be added at any point once the underlying accounting data is clean and reliable. While most commonly implemented alongside Financial Clarity Package engagements, it may also be added for Controller Lite clients when system quality supports it. Scope The Cash Clarity Method™ is an optional add-on for Odoo clients, built as a separately scoped project using reconciled accounting data, with optional refresh or update work when explicitly agreed. It offers a cash-based lens on operational activity — helping identify spending patterns, vendor shifts, and signs of financial pressure that may be missed in standard reports. When included by scope, updates may be performed using reconciled data from a completed accounting close , the Cash Clarity Method reconstructs actual cash activity using reconciled Odoo data to delivers a point-in-time view of historical cash movement and a trailing cash runway calculation based solely on past activity — all without relying on forecasts, assumptions, or non-cash logic. When scoped, the project deliverables may include the following components: Executive Summary – Highlights key movements and historical patterns in plain English Visuals – Charts historical spending patterns and timing concentrations Formulaic Runway – Trailing Runway – Shows how long cash would last if recent spending patterns continued, based only on historical data (not a forecast). Monthly Splits – Breaks down activity by grouping, vendor, bank, or Analytic Account Account Splits – Categorizes activity by account type with subtotals Drilldown – Enables filtered, transaction-level review for internal validation Pivot Table – Supports flexible, self-serve analysis for advanced users Comparisons Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are the standardized accounting rules all CPAs and accountants follow. While the Cash Clarity Method™ is a proprietary, internal cash-focused insights system — built from reconciled GAAP books to give founders operational clarity. Core Purpose Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Cash Clarity Method™ Accrual-based performance view ✅ ❌ Identifying vendor/client spend shifts ❌ ✅ Comparison between companies ✅ ❌ Real cash movement visibility ❌ ✅ External compliance & audits ✅ ❌ Month-end cash clarity for operators ❌ ✅ Long-term performance view ✅ ❌ Cash-based operational visibility ❌ ✅ Storytelling for investors/lenders ✅ ❌ Pricing The Cash Clarity Method™ is scoped separately based on data quality, complexity, and desired depth. Pricing is determined at the time of scoping and is not included in standard service packages. If the project is not viable: All work performed is billed. Either party may stop the project at any time, with no obligation beyond payment for work already completed. Universal Disclosures No one loves reading disclosures — but they’re what keep everyone aligned, protected, and clear. Because transparency is core to how I operate, I’ve consolidated nearly all system-wide disclosures here so the rest of this webpage can focus on tab-specific details only. If new disclosures are added directly to the Cash Clarity Method workbook and this webpage is not yet updated, those workbook disclosures take precedence. The Cash Clarity Method is not a substitute for GAAP financial statements or formal attestation services. It provides supplemental, controller-grade insights based on reconciled accounting data. Outputs are based entirely on past reconciled data — no forecasting, no projections, no assumptions. Inputs are provided by the client or their bookkeeper via their Odoo file. I review for material accuracy and post adjustments as needed. Once closed, outputs reflect my best understanding based on the reconciled data available. Two files are used: one internal workbook maintained by me (not shared ), and one client-facing file updated monthly. The structure of both is my intellectual property. Refunds on vendor bills and customer payments are applied using a simplified logic due to system limitations in Odoo. Allocations may not perfectly reflect the original account splits but are restricted to the accounts in the original transaction. This is a standalone Excel-based system built using reconciled accounting data. Any future updates are performed only when explicitly scoped. This is for internal management use only, not for investors, funding, or regulatory decisions. Final responsibility for interpretation and use rests with management. The Cash Clarity Method™ is not included in any standard service package and is provided only when explicitly scoped as a standalone project. Having clarity gives you insights you can build upon. It saves you from guesswork & gives you peace of mind. One system, built for clarity — so you can trust what you see and act without hesitation. Executive Summary When time’s tight and decisions can’t wait — this is where you look first. You don’t always need a deep dive to spot what’s shifting. Sometimes you just need a clear pulse — one that tells you what changed, where the cash went, and whether you’re still on steady ground. That’s what this tab is built for. The Executive Summary tab condenses key insights from across the Cash Clarity Method™ into one readout: estimated runway, month-over-month cash shifts, top vendor movements, and quick-hit commentary on revenue, COGS, and OpEx. Every number is pulled from actual cash activity — not projections, not forecasts — and automatically updates based on the date you select. Every insight is written in clear, plain-English sentences designed for founders — no accounting jargon, no guesswork. You’ll know what changed, what drove it, and how it compares to last month or last year — all at a glance. This isn’t about reporting for reporting’s sake. It’s about giving you a high-signal snapshot of where things stand, so you can spot risks early, see progress faster, and move with confidence. What’s Included Net Cash Change Runway and Operating Cash Outflows Runway estimates both based on trailing cash activity Ending bank balance for the selected period Month-over-month cash movement and change analysis Year-over-year cash comparison and variance Revenue trends vs prior month and prior year Largest shifts in cost of goods sold and operating expenses (account level) Top 3 account level changes (by dollar or percentage) Simple estimated runway extension calculator based on current Net Cash Change Excutive Summary Specific Disclosures Runway estimates are illustrative only, based on trailing actual cash activity, and are not predictive. All figures, including runway calculations, are formula-driven with no manual overrides or professional judgment applied. For methodology, see the Formulaic Runway section. Any reported spikes or drops should be reviewed in full context. The below screenshots are from sample data and not live data. The screenshots below use sample data, not live data. Visuals Sometimes the numbers are technically there — but the picture still doesn’t click. Your reports might list every transaction, sort by vendor, even reconcile to the bank. But when you're trying to spot trends, seasonality, or sudden shifts, reading through raw rows rarely gets you there. It’s like staring at a dense paragraph when what you need is a headline. That’s what the Visuals tab is built for. Not to replace the structure — but to surface what it's already telling you. It’s a visual overlay on clean, controller-grade data, designed to help your brain process it faster. Whether you're looking for month-to-month cash outflows, vendor trends, or which category drained the most this quarter, this tab turns movement into signal. There’s no fluff here — just real, reconciled cash movement mapped across the views founders ask for most. And because it’s all formula-driven off the Historical Data tab, there’s zero guesswork. Just scroll, scan, and spot what matters. What’s Included Ending Bank Balance (15-month trend) Customer Receipts (15-month trend) Cost of Goods Sold (15-month trend) Operational Expenses (15-month trend) Cash Outflows by Category – Last Month Cash Outflows by Category – Quarter to Date Cash Outflows by Category – Year to Date Cash Outflows by Category – 15-Month Total Visuals Specific Disclosures All graphs are automated from reconciled cash data — no manual overrides Trends are illustrative and may shift as historical data is updated Formulaic Runway How long can we keep this up? It’s one of the most important questions a founder can ask — but the hardest to answer when you’re deep in daily operations. Sales are moving, vendors are being paid, the bank balance looks decent — and yet it’s not clear whether the business is stabilizing or slowly bleeding out. That’s where the Formulaic Runway tab comes in. Instead of forecasting, it uses a trailing average (weighted or simple) to estimate how long the current pace of spending and receipts could be sustained — then frames it as: “If nothing changes — how long will the cash last?” While not a forecast, it can help surface directional shifts earlier — especially when reviewed consistently over time. The tab gives you two perspectives: • Operating Cash Outflows Runway: This strips out inflows to stress test how long operations could fund themselves with no new cash coming in. • Net Cash Change Runway: This includes all movement — operational spend, customer receipts, even financing — to show the average months remaining at the current full pace. Both calculations use trailing averages based on selectable timeframes (3, 6, 9, 12, or 15 months). Each average can be set to simple or weighted, depending on user selection. Both are fully formula-driven. And both serve the same goal: Clarity on whether the current pace is sustainable — or quietly accelerating toward a cliff. What’s Included This tab estimates how many months of cash remain based on recent spend trends. It’s meant to give high-level visibility — not predict the future. No assumptions, no modeling — just clean math off real, reconciled cash movement. To do that, it calculates two separate trailing estimates, each showing a different lens on spend pace. Both are based on a trailing weighted or simple averages over a selected period of time and are 100% formula-driven — with no GAAP logic, accrual timing, or manual inputs. Operating Cash Outflows Runway Goal: Estimate how long operations could self-fund if all inflows stopped, based on trailing spend pace. What It Represents: A stress test of true operating spend — ignores all inflows (customer, investor, etc.). What's Included: Weighted or Simple Average of the past [3,6,9,12,15] months of COGS + OpEx + G&A. Net Cash Change Runway Goal: Estimate how many months of cash remain at current trailing inflow/outflow pace. What It Represents: Tracks net movement of total cash — includes all inflows and outflows What's Included: Weighted or Simple Average of the past [3,6,9,12,15] months of total net cash change (COGS, OpEx, Investor funding, customer receipts, etc.). Formulaic Runway Specific Disclosures This report is non-GAAP and based entirely on actual, reconciled cash movement. Results are based on a trailing average (3,6,9,12,15 months). All metrics are 100% formulaic, derived from reconciled past data thus there is n o smoothing, and no manual overrides. No forecasting, no projections, modeling, or assumptions are applied. These metrics are for internal pacing awareness only — not for investor updates, funding models, or formal reporting. All calculations rely on the fully reconciled Historical Data tab. Inaccurate or incomplete bookkeeping will affect results. All weighted percentages are derived automatically through built-in formulas. The screenshots below use sample data, not live data. Monthly Splits You know the numbers add up — but sometimes the story still feels incomplete. The totals reconcile, the bank accounts match, and everything appears in order — yet the flow of money doesn’t sit right. It’s not that the data is wrong; it’s that you’re looking at it through a single, fixed angle. Shift the lens, and those same numbers can reveal patterns you couldn’t see before — patterns that make movement clearer and easier to interpret. The Monthly Splits tab gives you that shift. It reshapes reconciled cash activity into a month-by-month breakdown, filtered through whichever view matters most — a specific vendor, a single bank account, or an analytic account in Odoo. The underlying totals never change; what changes is how they’re organized. By presenting the same data in a different structure, trends become easier to follow, outliers stand out faster, and the flow of cash is easier to confirm. The goal isn’t to reinterpret the numbers — it’s to make them easier to see, understand, and act on. What’s Included Totals per split selected, with beginning and ending balances shown for each month A monthly breakdown of reconciled cash activity, based on your selected split: Analytic Account Name (if enabled in your Odoo file) Bank / Credit Card Name Groupings Vendor / Customer Name Monthly Splits Specific Disclosures Analytic Account split may return blank if not configured in Odoo Totals are tied directly to the Historical Data tab to ensure completeness, consistency, and auditability with no overrides. If all company card activity is recorded under a single credit card account in Odoo without separate journal types or GL accounts for each cardholder, individual card names cannot be identified because that detail is not present in the source data. The screenshots below use sample data, not live data. Account Splits This is where structure meets substance. Every insight in the model comes from somewhere — and this tab shows you exactly where. The Account Splits tab is the foundation: a clean, categorized view of actual cash movement, mapped to the chart of accounts you already use. Nothing here is modeled, forecasted, or smoothed. Just real cash activity, sorted into familiar financial structures. Each section organizes cash movement into clear account groups — Receipts, Cost of Goods Sold, Operating Expenses, Balance Sheet activity, and more. You can see both the category totals and the account-level detail beneath them, with figures matching the Historical Data tab exactly. That consistency makes this a dependable reference whenever something looks off. It’s also the go-to when a number in the Visuals, Executive Summary, or Formulaic Runway tabs doesn’t add up. The Account Splits view traces every total back to its original account, so every amount is both visible and verifiable — making it faster to confirm accuracy and make course corrections when needed. What’s Included Monthly cash activity organized by your chart of accounts Category-level groupings (e.g. Receipts, COGS, OpEx, etc.) with full account-level detail beneath each Subtotals by section, aligned to the Historical Data tab Beginning and ending cash balances per month Monthly movement summaries — Net Cash Change and Operating Cash Outflows (see Formulaic Runway section for details) Account Splits Specific Disclosures This tab is not GAAP-compliant and does not follow formal presentation standards, even if some groupings resemble a P&L or cash flow structure Customer receipt logic is determined by account-level posting behavior and may vary in presentation based on how revenue is recorded. Section totals reconcile directly to the Historical Data tab to preserve auditability and consistency The screenshots below use sample data, not live data. Drilldown Self-Explore Historical Details This tab provides a full view of reconciled cash activity at the transaction level, with filters to focus on the details that matter most. Up to eight filter options are available so you can narrow down results to match your specific query. The goal isn’t to interpret the data, but to make it searchable, sortable, and transparent whenever a deeper look is needed. To make analysis easier, the tab includes two identical drilldown tables that function independently. This allows for side-by-side comparisons using different filter sets, so you can review activity across vendors, months, or internal categories without losing your place. Filters can be adjusted at any time, and the underlying data updates automatically to reflect matching entries. What’s Included Two independently controlled drilldown tables for side-by-side analysis Full transaction-level visibility based on reconciled cash activity Direct linkback to categorized data from the monthly close (via Document # column) Live filtering across any combination of fields (Mix & Match): Focus On – limits the view to top/bottom transactions or largest changes by dollar amount (e.g., Top 10, Largest 5 Changes, etc.) Year Month Grouping Account Analytic Account Customer / Vendor Name Bank / Credit Card Name Drilldown Disclosures No additional disclosures apply to this tab beyond the universal disclaimers above. The screenshot below uses sample data, not live data. Pivot This tab exists for power users who want to explore the categorized data freely. It doesn't contain any formulas, commentary, or analysis — just a live pivot table tied to the same monthly transaction set already shown in the primary views. The layout is dynamic. Users can toggle filters or expand/collapse row groupings to customize how they view activity. While the default is grouped by department and account, this structure can be easily modified using standard Excel pivot tools. This is not a required tab for understanding the Cash Clarity Method™ outputs — it’s simply included for those who prefer alternate ways of working with numbers. What’s Included Pivot table built on categorized transaction detail Default structure: Rows grouped by Department and Account Name Values shown as Net Amount (+ Inflows / – Outflows) Ability to: Expand/collapse row groups Reorganize data as you see fit Sort and/or filter as you see fit Export or copy views as needed Pivot Specific Disclosures No additional disclosures apply to this tab beyond the universal disclaimers above. The screenshot below uses sample data, not live data. Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Custom import tools and workflows — designed to streamline uploads, ensure accuracy, and prevent downstream cleanup. Bank & Credit Card Import Optimization Built to take the load off — so your team isn’t buried, and your data isn’t late. Most teams don’t think much about how card and bank data enters the system — until the pressure builds. Reports lag, numbers feel harder to trust, and the process that once worked starts to slow everything down. It’s not broken — just not built to scale. And definitely not built for where you're headed. When this part of the workflow is neglected, review time increases, reporting gets fuzzier, and your bookkeeper ends up silently carrying the weight just to keep things moving. What I build depends on your setup, but it typically includes tailored import templates — structured around your existing software, with no added platforms or code. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s a cleaner, more repeatable way to get detail in without slowing everything else down. In one implementation, the manual data entry workload dropped from 10 business days to 4 — just by reworking how the data flowed. It’s not magic. It’s structure. And the real cost? Every extra day spent on manual entry delays decisions, creates review bottlenecks, and compounds risk as your team scales. This isn’t just about now — it’s about building something clean enough to last. 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. 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. Ongoing maintenance is limited to keeping templates aligned with agreed inputs and workflows, not correcting upstream data issues or reworking imports caused by changes outside the accounting system. This also excludes breakage caused by user modifications, deleted fields, renamed columns, overwritten formulas, or changes to source exports made without coordination. This project improves data intake efficiency and consistency but does not constitute assurance, validation, or certification of transaction accuracy. Reminder: The goal isn’t perfection — it’s a cleaner, more repeatable way to bring in detail without slowing everything down. What's Included, What's Not Included What’s Included Custom bank & credit card import templates If you use multiple systems, I’ll help find the cleanest way to bring in all necessary detail from each one Templates built around your existing software No added platforms to pay for, tools, or coding Mapped to your chart of accounts and current workflows Ongoing template maintenance through 4 monthly closes Built-in structure to split grouped charges or organize untagged data Detailed instructions on how to use the templates Support for dry runs or initial testing (as needed) Training of staff to use the templates (if requested) What’s Not Included Manual cleanup of historical entries or backdated reclassifications Import automation via external tools or third-party platforms Deep vendor or memo standardization across large datasets Custom scripting, API connections, or software development Policy creation (e.g., expense logic, accounting treatments — see separate projects) Ongoing transaction entry, categorization, or review of individual bank or credit card transactions. Multi-entity consolidation logic (beyond mapping each entity’s imports separately) Each entity will be billed individually Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Need help outside the monthly scope? This optional retainer covers ad-hoc support — billed hourly, clearly scoped, and only when needed. Because not every system fix fits in a box This project exists to support one-off needs that extend the structure already in place — not to replace staff or take on ongoing operations. It offers flexible access to controller-level support without requiring a new engagement for every request. Scope & Pricing This project is only available once you’re on the monthly cycle, where the foundation is stable. At that point, it’s billed separately at the rates shown here. If a similar cleanup is required during onboarding, it will be addressed then — billed hourly as part of implementation, not as a standalone project. Work performed under this retainer does not constitute audit, review, or assurance services. If a request drifts into any of the above areas, it requires a separate engagement or referral. $1,000/month retainer for 5 hours Hours are scoped in advance and tracked internally Unused hours do not roll over from month to month Requests estimated over 5 hours are scoped separately as flat-fee projects Ad-Hoc Retainer What’s Typically Covered Formatting or refining internal reporting for board-readiness (non-GAAP) Adding a custom metric or graph to monthly insights One-off support during bookkeeper transitions (not training or management) Reviewing a vendor or platform transition Other one-off requests aligned with controller-level responsibilities What’s Not Included CFO-level services, including strategic planning, capital strategy, investor support, or board-level advisory Forecasting or scenario modeling, including creating, revising, maintaining, or interpreting forecasts Tax services, including income tax planning, preparation, filings, credits, or correspondence with tax authorities Payroll processing or payroll administration, including compliance, filings, or payroll system management Staff management, supervision, training, task delegation, or performance management Day-to-day transaction processing or bookkeeping Consolidated financial reporting or entity-level rollups Interim or embedded controller duties, including acting as internal management or decision-maker Any recurring operations ownership or staffing backfill Any onsite work (this service is 100% remote) Anything that is already covered in a different Project or service Projects That Require Separate Scoping Insurance renewal packages, responses, or Request For Information (RFIs) Note: I do not advise on coverage levels, policy terms, or insurance decisions — and I do not sign off on any policies. Multi-entity control framework builds Internal audit prep or controls testing templates Rebuilding approval logic or paperless workflows Other one-off requests aligned with controller-level responsibilities that are estimated to be over 5 hours per month. Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

If a key team member leaves or hasn’t been hired yet, I step in short-term to stabilize your financial structure while you find the right long-term fit. Short-Term Accounting Support Because sometimes gaps happen, and structure still needs protecting. Unexpected gaps can threaten momentum more than they should, especially when you are working to build something stable. This is why Temporary Coverage exists: limited, short-term support designed to protect accounting operations during critical transitions. If a required accounting role becomes temporarily unavailable, whether due to departure or delayed hiring, I can step in through the Short-Term Accounting Support Project for up to two months. The purpose is to preserve continuity and stabilize the existing financial structure while a permanent solution is put in place. This support is limited to two activations per client, with a minimum of three months between uses, to preserve system integrity and prevent dependency. Coverage is limited strictly to operational accounting continuity. No staff report to me, and this does not include people management, payroll or payroll processing, operational taxes, collections, customer payment follow-ups, CFO leadership, cross-departmental responsibilities, or broader operational roles. Scope & Pricing When critical gaps threaten accounting stability, this temporary support provides an operational bridge. It keeps financial operations moving until the right hire is in place. This service is designed to stabilize critical accounting operations during staffing gaps, not for full operational rebuilds or expansions. Broader requests may require separate scoping under the Ad-Hoc Retainer Project. Temporary Coverage is offered based on availability and subject to scheduling approval — on a first come, first served basis. $5,000 monthly flat fee (up to 40 hours per month) Designed to preserve continuity of existing accounting workflows during urgent staffing gaps, without expanding scope or assuming long-term responsibility Scope is focused on maintaining core workflows, not expanding systems or taking on strategic or leadership roles Requests expected to exceed 40 hours in a month are scoped separately as flat-fee projects What’s Typically Covered Temporary continuity coverage for an existing accounting role below the CFO level, limited to maintaining current responsibilities Up to two months of short-term support to stabilize accounting operations during an unexpected staffing gap Continuity of existing accounting workflows required to keep the close and core reporting functioning, without expanding scope or redesigning systems This temporary support begins based on whichever occurs first: The final day of your previous staff member’s role The date my services begin (if no staff is in place when we start working together) What’s Not Included This support is designed to keep day-to-day accounting stable during short transition periods. Specialized projects, in-person tasks, or work outside routine continuity may require a different solution. CFO responsibilities, strategic leadership duties, forecasting, or decision-making authority Support for non-accounting roles (for example operations, human resources, or executive roles) Payroll or payroll processing, including coordination with payroll providers Operational tax work of any kind (sales tax, payroll tax, compliance filings, or remittances) Collections, customer payment follow-ups, or customer-facing communications Scenario modeling, financial forecasting, or audit preparation Physical inventory counts or any onsite work (this service is fully remote) Audit or financial review support (requires separate Ad-Hoc Retainer scoping) Non-routine or project-based work (for example process rebuilds or major cleanups) Recurring or ongoing operational staffing beyond the two-month limit Immediate back-to-back usage (minimum three months between activations) Managing, supervising, or overseeing staff, including acting as interim manager Reminder This is a temporary transition project, not an ongoing operational role. If a request reflects recurring staffing needs or execution beyond the timeline outlined above, a different engagement will be required. Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Clean up your books without the chaos. I handle complex account rework with precision, calm, and structure — so you can move forward with clean data. Complex Account Cleanup When structure already exists — but the history doesn’t reflect it. This project applies an already-approved policy to a complex account t hat was never brought into alignment. It doesn’t create the logic — it applies it. If the policy’s finalized and the data is intact, the account can be cleaned and tied out historically. By restoring structure historically, it locks in the foundation for stable ascent beyond the clouds. Examples include deferred revenue cleanups, inventory corrections, or applying ASC 606 compliance when historical records weren’t properly aligned. Scope & Pricing This project is only available once you’re on the monthly cycle, where the foundation is stable. At that point, it’s billed separately at the rates shown here. If a similar cleanup is required during onboarding, it will be addressed then — billed hourly as part of implementation, not as a standalone project. $150 per historical month scoped, per account Only available when a formal, documented policy already exists Inventory and other high-volume areas may require additional scoping What’s Included Historical cleanup of a single complex account per scope (as defined during scoping). Entries aligned to approved policy via adjustments or reclassifications Optional summary workbook or tie-out Meetings as required What’s Not Included No policy drafting, testing, or documentation No scenario modeling or audit prep No systems redesign or process changes No reporting, forecasting, or downstream analytics This work does not constitute audit, review, or assurance services and relies on the accuracy of existing underlying records. Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

I design custom accounting policies for complex areas like revenue, inventory, and amortization — structured clearly, documented cleanly, and built to last. 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. Testing is performed solely for structural validation and does not constitute full population testing or audit-level assurance. 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. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Restore accuracy and stability to your books with targeted accounting projects — including general ledger cleanup, complex account reconciliation, and accounting policy architecture designed for lasting compliance and clarity. Rebuilds & Policies Projects These projects are structured additions to the core accounting system, designed to extend capability without changing the foundation. Each project is clearly defined, scoped in advance, and built to produce a specific outcome, separate from ongoing monthly work. Start Now General Ledger Cleanup Turning messy books into stable ground. Start Now Complex Account Cleanup Aligning records with approved policies. Start Now Accounting Policy Architecture Where logic becomes structure that lasts. Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Targeted accounting enhancements for stable systems, including cash visibility and bank and credit card import optimization, scoped to improve reliability without changing day-to-day workflows. Accounting Enhancement Projects These projects are structured additions to the core accounting system, designed to extend capability without changing the foundation. Each project is clearly defined, scoped in advance, and built to produce a specific outcome, separate from ongoing monthly work. Start Now Bank & Credit Card Import Optimization When imports become reliable, not reactive. Start Now The Cash Clarity Method™ When cash movement becomes visible, not inferred. Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More