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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. I’ve designed this system 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

Controller-level accounting services for growing businesses. Find the right package based on where your accounting stands today and how much structure you need. Firm Summary A focused overview built to respect your time. When the Business Grows Past Its Structure You built something that works, where the clients, the service, and the product all make sense. What slowly begins to pull at your time is everything around it, the accounting that technically exists but still depends on you to interpret it, the close that feels heavier as revenue grows, and the small financial questions that keep resurfacing just when you are trying to move forward. This is often the stage where bookkeeping is in place and growth is real, yet the structure behind it has not matured to match. Nothing is falling apart, but nothing feels fully settled either, and that quiet tension absorbs more of your attention than it should. That gap is where controller-level discipline makes a difference. The goal is to introduce structure and consistency into the accounting layer, so leadership can operate with clearer visibility. How would you describe your current accounting situation? 🔹 My books work – I just need oversight 🔹 My books are a mess or unreliable 🔹 I'm doing the accounting myself 🔹 I need help but not a monthly package RECOMMENDED PACKAGE You have a working foundation. What’s missing is disciplined, consistent oversight to keep it stable. Controller Lite preserves your structure without rebuilding it. Controller Lite Package View Controller Lite Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Your books need to be rebuilt or stabilized before they can be reliably maintained. The Financial Clarity Package fixes the foundation first — then keeps it running. Financial Clarity Package View Financial Clarity Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE The Accounting Execution Package handles transactional accounting so you don’t have to, including close, reporting, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Accounting Execution Package View Accounting Execution Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Controller level support billed hourly. No retainer. No long term commitment. Designed for businesses that need targeted help without ongoing obligations. Hourly Accounting Support View Hourly Accounting Support → Structured Options THE FOUNDATION Every package is built on the same controller-level month-end close. THE DIFFERENCE What changes is what's layered above or below that foundation. THE PRINCIPLE Pricing reflects the structure required — not the size of your business. Feature Controller Lite Financial Clarity Package Accounting Execution Package Hourly Accounting Support Purpose Controller-Level Close Discipline System Rebuild and Stabilization Integrated Accounting Execution Flexible Hourly Accounting Support Structure Structured Package Structured Package Structured Package Flexible by Design Billing Method Monthly Retainer, Overage as needed Monthly Retainer, Overage as needed Monthly Retainer, Overage as needed Hourly Only Controller-level close ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ System rebuild / stabilization — ✅ — — AR, AP, Data Entry, Preparation of 1099s — — ✅ ✅ Package Details Controller Lite → Financial Clarity → Hourly Support → Execution Package → A NOTE ON SCOPE Compliance functions such as payroll processing, sales tax filings, income tax, and annual state requirements remain with your existing providers. The focus is the structural layer above them: close discipline, reporting integrity, and the financial backbone that allows leadership to operate with confidence. Additional structural projects may be scoped once the foundation is stable and the system is running cleanly. What Changes When Structure Holds Without Controller-Level Structure Accounting absorbs leadership time and energy Close cadence drifts Reports require interpretation Accounting close has no owner Cash feels reactive Historical issues resurface Standards shift Decisions require digging With Controller-Level Structure Leadership stays above the accounting Close runs on a cadence Reports are structured for clarity Accounting close has an owner Cash position is clearly presented Each close is approached cleanly Standards hold Decisions rest on stable numbers When Accounting Structure Strains Under Growth 🔹 Why does the monthly accounting close take so long? The monthly accounting close often starts taking longer when the way it was originally structured no longer matches how the business operates. As activity increases and more financial information moves through different systems, tasks that once fit neatly into the month begin stretching beyond their intended rhythm. What used to feel routine starts requiring extra coordination, extra checking, and extra time to finish cleanly. Sometimes the structure itself is still workable, but the coordination around the month-end close begins to drift. Timelines lose clarity, responsibilities blur, and teams may not fully see how delays ripple into reporting deadlines and leadership decisions. The result is predictable: more time spent catching up than completing the close with confidence. Whether the foundation needs reinforcing or simply better cadence, controller-level oversight helps restore rhythm and clarity to the monthly close process. View Controller Lite Package → 🔹 Why do financial reports feel unreliable? Financial reports often feel unreliable when the underlying accounting structure lacks consistency and clear standards. If transactions are categorized differently each month, reconciliations are incomplete, or adjustments are made without clear documentation, financial reports may technically be delivered on time but still feel difficult to trust. As businesses grow and management reporting becomes more important, legacy processes often remain informal, making it harder to produce monthly financial reports that are clean and comparable across periods. Small inconsistencies accumulate, and leadership may notice numbers changing unexpectedly, metrics behaving unpredictably, or results that require frequent explanation. The issue is rarely effort. More often, the financial reporting process was never designed to produce stable, decision-ready accounting reports at scale. When reporting accuracy and consistency become concerns, strengthening the accounting foundation restores clarity and confidence in the numbers. View Financial Clarity Package → 🔹 Why does scaling make accounting feel messy? Accounting can start to feel messy simply because there is more to keep track of than before. As a growing business expands, financial activity moves in more directions, with additional customers, vendors, products, transactions, and operational details flowing across the organization. What once felt straightforward becomes harder to mentally organize. Information no longer lives in a few predictable places. Details arrive from different teams, systems, and timelines, making it difficult to see how everything connects. Even when nothing is technically wrong, the overall picture can feel scattered, forcing teams to spend extra time piecing together context before meaningful analysis can begin. When growth increases complexity faster than clarity, strengthening the accounting environment helps restore visibility so financial information feels organized, connected, and easier to manage. View Financial Clarity Package → 🔹 Why are bookkeeping errors increasing as we grow? Bookkeeping errors tend to increase when financial activity passes through more hands and systems without consistent quality controls guiding the process. As transaction volume rises, more bookkeeping entries are recorded, transferred, reviewed, and adjusted across different tools and team members, creating additional opportunities for small mistakes to occur. When reviews happen inconsistently or too late in the cycle, minor coding errors, misclassifications, and reconciliation gaps can accumulate across accounting periods. Correcting those issues often requires more effort than maintaining accuracy from the start, making financial records feel unreliable even when the team is working carefully. Strengthening execution discipline and establishing clearer quality checkpoints helps restore accuracy so bookkeeping remains dependable as activity increases. View Accounting Execution Package → 🔹 Why am I still involved in day-to-day accounting? Leaders often remain closely involved in day-to-day accounting because financial oversight gradually turns into constant operational involvement. What starts as occasional review can evolve into answering urgent questions, approving routine transactions, resolving coding confusion, and stepping in whenever issues stall progress. Over time, accounting stops feeling like a background function and starts demanding regular leadership attention. This involvement rarely happens by choice. As businesses grow, financial responsibilities expand faster than the capacity of internal teams to manage them independently. Without reliable support handling the flow of daily activity, leaders become the default point of escalation for anything unclear, urgent, or sensitive. The result is steady decision fatigue and less time available for strategic priorities. trengthening the accounting function restores a healthier separation between leadership and routine execution, allowing financial operations to run more reliably with less day-to-day leadership involvement. View Controller Lite Package → (For Close & Reporting Burden) View Accounting Execution Package → (For Operational Burden) 🔹 What if my accounting needs don’t fit a monthly structure? Not every business needs or wants a bundled monthly engagement. Some organizations operate best with flexibility in how accounting responsibilities are supported while still maintaining a consistent, long-term professional relationship. Hourly Accounting Support allows companies to choose which responsibilities are handled externally while preserving controller-level close standards. Support can include accounts receivable, accounts payable, transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting preparation, 1099 preparation, and close execution, delivered within existing systems and aligned with how the organization operates. When a bundled monthly package isn’t necessary or desired but reliable accounting discipline still matters, hourly support provides an adaptable partnership designed around your business rather than forcing a fixed service format. View Hourly Accounting Support → When the roots hold, you stop managing instability and start leading. That steadiness changes how the business feels, and everything above them can grow. The Person Behind the Work Brett J. Federer is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and former Controller with over a decade of experience building financial systems under real operational pressure — not in theory. He worked inside a high-growth artificial intelligence and robotics SaaS company through Series C fundraising, and within a global enterprise food organization where a fully paperless accounting system was designed and implemented across 40+ employees at North American locations. That experience shaped a clear standard: structure must hold under pressure. This firm was built around what held. Not the full stack. Not the overhead. Not the responsibilities that belong to a CFO or a bookkeeper. Only the structural accounting layer most growing companies have never formally owned: the close discipline, reporting integrity, and systems designed to run quietly and reliably so leadership can operate above the accounting instead of inside it. SERVICE AREA Remote controller-level accounting for California businesses, wherever you operate. Ventura County San Diego County Santa Barbara County California-Wide Orange County San Francisco Bay Area All services are delivered remotely within each client’s existing systems, allowing work to be performed effectively and consistently month over month. Geographic location does not affect scope, or cadence of the engagement, and organizations both within and outside California are supported. 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. ——— If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Book a Call

Keep your forecast tied to your historical financials. This add-on uploads closed actuals into your existing file each month. Because your forecast is only as good as the data behind it. This project keeps your forecast aligned with closed books without editing, reviewing, or managing the forecast itself. Finalized actuals are synced into your existing forecast file after the accounting close, using internal checks to confirm accuracy and alignment. The forecast remains fully owned and maintained by your team. This service does not include forecasting, modeling, validation, or advisory input. It exists solely to ensure historical actuals match what has already been finalized in the accounting system. This is a mechanical alignment step, not a planning or decision-making function. Scope & Cadence Available once the accounting foundation is stable and the close process is reliable Performed on a quarterly basis, following the accounting close Scoped to finalized, closed-period actuals only Not continuous and does not imply ongoing responsibility for forecast maintenance Requires an existing, functional forecast file maintained by the client This project is optional and not included in any standard service package Limited to Excel or Google Sheets–based forecast files only; no integrations, APIs, or third-party forecasting tools are supported This service does not manage forecast intent, timing decisions, or delayed placement requests (see when forecast events don't happen section). Items are synced only upon instruction. This work is operational and mechanical in nature and does not include assurance, validation, or completeness guarantees at any stage. If similar work is required during onboarding, it is handled within Implementation & Onboarding and billed as part of that phase. Sync Historicals Into Your Forecast Pricing Priced per quarter, per sync, with costs known in advance Simple systems: $1,000 per quarter Complex systems: $1,500 per quarter Periods paused due to missing instructions are not billed until service resumes. If a sync is paused after partial work has been completed, fees may be prorated based on work performed prior to the pause. No charges apply to work not performed. Pricing reflects system complexity, structure, and data volume. Additional historical periods or multi-quarter backfills require separate scoping. What’s Typically Covered Syncing finalized, closed-period actuals into an existing forecast file following the accounting close Limited to Excel or Google Sheets–based forecast files only; no integrations, APIs, or third-party tools Light formatting cleanup required solely to keep historical uploads aligned Helper rows or tie-outs added when needed to confirm upload accuracy A simple check figure used to confirm upload completeness, not to validate forecast logic or assumptions Flagging data mismatches or structural issues for the client to address Client Responsibilities & Limits The forecast file must be pre-built, functional, and actively maintained by the client If a specific structure or upload method is required, the client must walk through it at the start of service This service does not recreate, restate, or backfill historical forecast periods Accounting systems and forecast logic remain entirely outside the scope of this work What’s Not Included Forecast Ownership & Edits I don’t assume ownership of your forecast. I don’t build, revise, or backfill forecast files — including prior periods (e.g., 2024). I don’t revise logic, assumptions, or modeling drivers. Forecast Analysis & Strategy I don’t review forecast accuracy, advise on projections, or comment on performance. I don’t offer CFO-level input, board prep, or strategy support. I don’t handle budgeting tools, what-if scenarios, or financial planning. Unfinalized Data I only upload finalized actuals. I don’t work from draft, estimated, or unclosed data. When Forecast Events Don’t Happen If a forecasted item does not occur in the expected period (for example, a launch or hire is delayed), it is flagged for visibility. At the client’s direction, or where explicitly pre-agreed in writing, the value may be shifted forward one period only to preserve structural tie-outs and continuity. This mechanical shift does not represent a forecast revision, assumption update, or performance assessment. Forecast logic, intent, and timing decisions remain entirely client-owned. If placement instructions are not provided within 7 business days: The sync for that period is paused. No forward movement, restatement, or assumption handling occurs during the pause. The paused item remains excluded until instruction is received. During any paused period, forecast historical updates may be incomplete and may not fully tie out. Outputs generated prior to completion should not be relied upon until the sync is finalized. No reliance should be placed on incomplete or paused-period outputs until the sync is finalized. 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. ——— If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Ready to see if it’s a fit? Share a bit about your business and I’ll follow up with next steps. Contact Me Have questions or need financial clarity? Whether you need accounting structure rebuilt, preserved, or executed with consistency, this firm supports growing companies without pulling leadership into operational accounting. Fill out the form below, and you’ll hear back soon. Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com (805) 410-8647 | Linkedin Full Name Company Email What accounting system are you currently using? * Xero Odoo NetSuite Quickbooks Online Quickbooks Desktop Other (Please explain below) Do you already have bookkeeping support in place? * Yes No We're hiring one Other (Please explain below) The questions below are optional Which package are you most interested in? (optional) Controller Lite Package Financial Clarity Package Accounting Execution Package Hourly Accounting Support Not sure yet — I’d like guidance Key pain points you’re hoping to resolve (optional) Additional context (optional) Send Thanks for submitting! Business Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST Available Earlier Upon Request Based in Agoura Hills, California. Serving Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and growing companies throughout California.

I build clean, controller-grade financial systems for growing companies — from monthly reporting to one-time cleanup, policy builds, and process design. How Controller-Level Accounting Works Controller-level accounting provides the operational structure that keeps financial reporting reliable as companies grow. Structure Over Chaos. Clarity Over Complexity. Many growing companies don’t recognize they need controller-level structure until the numbers stop making sense, even with bookkeeping in place. This work sits between bookkeeping and CFO strategy. It keeps the close reliable, reporting clear, and decisions grounded — without pulling leadership into the weeds. Who This Is For Growing businesses with bookkeeping already in place Teams tired of double-checking numbers they should trust Companies that want financial clarity without dashboards, coaching, or chaos Why a Controller — and Why Now? Controller-level structure stabilizes the close and strengthens internal reporting before instability compounds. The numbers become reliable. Decisions become grounded. Structural changes are handled deliberately when needed, while the core service remains calm and consistent so systems scale without noise. This isn’t tax. It isn’t coaching. It isn’t CFO strategy. It’s structure. And structure scales. The Structure Behind the Service All services are built on the same controller-level foundation. What changes is how much structure is built, preserved, or executed. How Structure Shows Up Structure is the foundation of every engagement. It is embedded directly into the close, reporting, and financials you rely on month to month. Some businesses need structure built deliberately. Others need structure preserved and validated. In every case, structure shows up in the numbers themselves. One Financial Cadence All services operate on the same underlying rhythm so leadership always knows what is stable, what is changing, and when numbers can be relied upon. This shared cadence ensures continuity while allowing each service to stay true to its role. Monthly Close (Soft Close) A management-level close focused on consistency, visibility, and internal decision-making. Quarterly Close (Hard Close) A validated close with reconciliations, adjustments as needed, and period locking to produce a reliable quarterly snapshot. What Differs by Service Controller Lite Package Designed for businesses with an already functional accounting foundation that need consistent close quality, validation, and reporting clarity. Operates on top of existing bookkeeping or execution support and does not include transactional processing. Financial Clarity Package Designed for businesses that need structure built, corrected, or stabilized. This engagement establishes durable accounting structure before transitioning into ongoing reporting under a recurring cadence. Accounting Execution Package Designed for companies that want both accounting execution and oversight handled within a single, structured cadence. Includes transactional accounting alongside month-end close and reporting, resulting in a system that runs reliably with minimal founder involvement. Hourly Accounting Support Designed for businesses that want flexibility and control over scope. Work is performed on an hourly basis and tailored to the specific needs selected, making it a fit for targeted support or evolving situations where a packaged service is not the right fit. What’s Not Included To keep work focused on durable financial structure, the following are not included unless explicitly scoped: CFO-level advisory, forecasting, budgeting, or investor reporting Coaching, strategic advisory, or KPI interpretation beyond existing accounting records Operational management or staff supervision Tax filing or compliance services (including sales tax, income tax, payroll tax, or information returns) External-use or third-party reliance reporting Real-time, chat-based, or always-on communication models For Controller Lite and Financial Clarity Package only: Ongoing transactional accounting execution is not included as part of the recurring service. These are not gaps. They are guardrails that protect clarity, quality, and sustainability. Where You Can Go From Here Whether your foundation is already stable or needs to be rebuilt, the next step is choosing the level of structure your business needs. Controller Lite Package Financial Clarity Package Accounting Execution Package Hourly Accounting Support When additional needs arise, scoped projects can be added without changing the core engagement. General Support Projects Rebuilds & Policies Projects Accounting Enhancement Projects 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. ——— 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. I’ve designed this system 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

A structured pricing approach designed to keep expectations clear and financials calm. Pricing follows a two-step method: billable structures first, then the complexity checklist. Pricing How Your Price Is Determined How Pricing Works Pricing is designed to support steady, repeatable financial work without surprises. Each service is structured around a clear billing model and defined boundaries, so expectations stay aligned and work stays steady. When the underlying structure stays the same, pricing stays consistent. If scope meaningfully changes, adjustments are discussed transparently before work changes. with no reactive billing or drifting expectations. If your business operates more than one distinct financial structure, each structure is priced separately. Billing is organized into three categories so you always know how work is charged. Monthly Retainer — For retainer-based packages, this covers ongoing work within the selected package scope. Hourly Overages — Applies when tasks take longer than expected or when additional analysis or requests arise within the existing scope. Projects — Applies to work outside the selected package scope. Side-by-side Comparison of all Packages A quick structural view of how the packages differ, without getting into details. After all, pricing reflects the level of structure required, not the size of your business. And if you're not sure which structure fits? Start with the level closest to your current foundation — we can refine from there. See How the Packages Compare All packages are built on the same controller-level month-end close. Differences reflect which layers are added on top of that foundation, such as system stabilization or transactional execution. Title Structure Billing Method Month End Close System Rebuild / Stabilization AR, AP, Data Entry, 1099 Prep Controller Lite Structured Package Monthly Retainer, Overage as needed ✅ — — Financial Clarity Package Structured Package Monthly Retainer, Overage as needed ✅ ✅ — Accounting Execution Package Structured Package Monthly Retainer, Overage as needed ✅ — ✅ Hourly Accounting Support Flexible by Design Hourly Only ✅ — ✅ Controller Lite Package For businesses with an accounting foundation that already works. Maintain clarity through a steady, controller-level close Recurring Services Retainer Starting at $2,400 / Month Overage + $150 / Hour View Full Package Details Available Discounts (Click to Expand) Early 2026 Founding Client(s) Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. For Controller Lite clients who sign on between January 1 and March 31, 2026. 10% reduction to all fixed monthly charges for the first full three months of service Monthly Charges: 10% off the fixed monthly package costs Applies regardless of workload, complexity, or onboarding pace Discount ends automatically upon issuance of the third monthly invoice Overage Hours remain optional and governed by standard terms (not discounted) Cannot be combined with any other discounts This pricing is available for new clients who sign on during Q1 2026. All services, scope, and deliverables remain unchanged. This is simply a thank-you for committing early. 🔹 How it works: Financial Clarity Package For businesses that need their accounting system built or stabilized. Stabilize and rebuild the accounting system for long-term reliability Implementation (Typically 6-12 Months) Retainer Starting at $5,500 / Month Overage + $150 / Hour Recurring Services Retainer Starting at $2,400 / Month Overage + $150 / Hour To honor the upfront investment in the Financial Clarity Package, future scoped projects are discounted 20%. View Full Package Details Available Discounts (Click to Expand) Early 2026 Founding Client(s) Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. For Financial Clarity Package clients who begin implementation between January 1 and March 31, 2026. 10% reduction to all implementation charges Implementation: 10% off all implementation charges for the full implementation phase Applies to the implementation retainer and any hourly overage Applies regardless of workload, complexity, or onboarding pace Discount ends automatically upon transition to recurring services No discounts apply to ongoing monthly services Can not be combined with any other discount This pricing is available for new clients who initiate implementation during Q1 2026. All services, scope, and deliverables remain unchanged. This is simply a thank-you for committing early. 🔹 How it works: Accounting Execution Package Transactional execution through month-end close and reporting For founders who are tired of being the accounting system Recurring Services Retainer Starting at $4,800 / Month Overage + $150 / Hour View Full Package Details Available Discounts (Click to Expand) Early 2026 Founding Client(s) Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. Available for new Accounting Execution Package clients onboarding in Q1 2026. $2,400 total introductory reduction applied across the first two full-value monthly invoices. Applies to the fixed monthly retainer only. Promotional discounts do not reduce the monthly retainer threshold used to determine overage billing. Applied as $1,500 off the first full calendar month invoice and $900 off the second calendar month invoice. Applies regardless of workload, complexity, or onboarding pace. Hourly overages remain billed at standard rates. Introductory pricing ends automatically after the second full-value invoice. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotional pricing. This pricing is available for new clients who sign on during Q1 2026. All services, scope, and deliverables remain unchanged. This is simply a thank-you for committing early. 🔹 How it works: Hourly Accounting Support Flexible accounting support anchored to controller-level close standards For clients who prefer hourly support or don’t require a standard retainer package Services + $175 / Hour View Full Package Details Available Discounts (Click to Expand) There are currently no discounts available for this offering. If Your Business Has Multiple Accounting Structures This chart helps identify how many distinct financial structures your business has. Answer Yes or No at each step and follow only one path. Tap a box to see definitions (optional) Do you operate more than one physical site that I'll be maintaining? i.e. stores, facilities, locations, or operational hubs Not client or third-party locations. No Do you have more than one service line or segment at this site? Different workflows, Different cost structures, Separate reporting Financially independent from other segments or services No Yes Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? Separate books, Separate workflows, Separate business-unit profitability. Client-level, project-level, or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count. Yes Do you have more than one service line or segment at each site? Different workflows, Different cost structures, Separate reporting Financially independent from other segments or services No Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? Separate books, Separate workflows, Separate business-unit profitability. Client-level, project-level, or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count. Yes Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? Separate books, Separate workflows, Separate business-unit profitability. Client-level, project-level, or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count. No Billed as one structure Yes Each distinct segment = One billable structure Yes Each distinct site = One billable structure No No Billed as one structure Yes Each distinct site = One billable structure All billable structures (sites or segments) are individually priced. If you’re unsure, continue with the closest fit. Edge cases are handled during onboarding. This gives an estimate. Final scope is confirmed during onboarding.

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. I’ve designed this system 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

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. I’ve designed this system 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. Where financial structure becomes lasting stability. Read More The Architect Behind the Calm Most founders reach a point where the bookkeeping is getting done, but the numbers still don’t feel reliable. That gap is structural, not a staffing problem, and it's exactly what this firm is built to fix. I'm Brett J. Federer CPA, former Controller, and the founder of a firm designed for startups that have moved past the scramble but aren’t ready for a CFO. I built Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC for a specific kind of founder: The kind who wants clarity without the noise, structure without the overhead, and confidence in their numbers without having to double-check the math themselves. You’ve got a bookkeeper. You don’t need hand-holding. What you need is clean, accurate internal use financials and someone who can quietly build the systems that keep your business stable as you scale. That’s where I come in. Built for Founders Past the Scramble I work with startups and scaling businesses that have traction — funded or bootstrapped — who’ve outgrown basic bookkeeping and need true financial oversight. This is built for founders who: Have a dedicated internal or external bookkeeper or AP specialist Are growing fast enough to feel financial blind spots Don’t need a full-stack finance team — just structure that holds If your financials feel messy even though the work is "getting done," you're not alone. That gap between what’s entered and what’s actually useful is real — and it’s what I’m built to fix. Financial Clarity Without the Overhead I'm not a CFO. I don’t lead fundraising calls, build board decks, or sit in on exec meetings. I also don't just track transactions and move on. I sit squarely in the middle, where clean structure lives. What that looks like in practice: Monthly soft close for management visibility Full quarterly hard close prepared from client records for internal management use Clear, consistent reporting without bloated dashboards A system you can rely on — not a spreadsheet held together with duct tape All reports are prepared for internal management use only. They are non-GAAP, not audit or review, not a representation of financial position, and not designed to detect fraud or irregularities. You’ll never wonder if something got skipped. You’ll know it’s done — organized, structured, and on time. Why Founders Trust Me Trust comes from consistency, not explanation. When it comes to numbers, trust doesn’t come from a pitch — it comes from process. I’ve spent over a decade designing systems, closing books, and catching issues before they explode. Founders trust me because: I don’t overcomplicate what should be simple I quietly own the close — no chasing, no micromanaging I build reports that show what matters, not what looks fancy I respect their time, their headspace, and their bandwidth You won’t get flooded with calls or dumped with dashboards. You’ll get calm, clarity-driven signals you can actually act on. Why I Built This Firm I didn’t start this firm just to work for myself. I started it because after years in the trenches, I knew exactly which parts of the job were worth carrying forward — and which ones I was done with. What I kept are the pieces that actually move the business forward: organized internal reporting, historical cash flow visibility, and financial systems that hold under pressure. That’s what this firm is built around. I learned that clarity the hard way. At a high-growth, AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) and Robotics as a Service (RaaS) startup that raised through Series C and C‑1 rounds, I ran the entire accounting stack solo — from accounts payable and receivable to payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, revenue recognition (ASC 606), forecasting, audit prep, and investor reporting. I’ve been the one tying it all together, often with limited tools and high expectations. Before that, I was operating at the enterprise scale, a global food company with teams across North America and around the world. That’s where I built and implemented a fully paperless accounting system, taking over 40 employees digital across all North American locations using a framework I designed and rolled out myself, a shift the team came to call “Brett’s Paperless Project. I’ve worked deep in the details, under pressure, long enough to see what breaks and what actually holds. Now I focus on building what holds. Structure now. Freedom later. Focused by Design The reason this model works is it’s built with boundaries. This model intentionally excludes: Income tax services Operational tax services Payroll Forecasting / CFO-level work Coaching / staff management These aren’t gaps — they’re guardrails. They let me focus on what I do best: giving founders financial structure that holds up under pressure, which is exactly what the Financial Clarity Package is designed to deliver. Beyond the Numbers I’m not here to scale an empire. I work with a select group of founders at a time — because clarity dies in chaos. I live in a place that’s dry and hot much of the year. I don’t fully know why, but I feel most at peace in forests and jungle-like environments, surrounded by dense green life. It helps me reset. It’s why I love Maui, especially Wailea. It’s why I’m drawn to spas, forests, and anything that slows the world down. 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 confidence you can breathe in. Request a Call Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2