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Controller-level oversight for businesses with an accounting foundation that already works. Preserve consistency, maintain a calm close cadence, and keep reliable financial reporting month after month. Controller Lite Package Consistent reporting, without structural change. Controller Lite Package by Brett J. Federer Accounting Controller Lite is designed for companies that need clearer, more reliable financial reporting without rebuilding their accounting system. It focuses on stabilizing close discipline, improving consistency, reducing financial risk, and increasing visibility within the structure already in place. Because the system is preserved rather than redesigned, many companies continue operating within Controller Lite long-term, using it to maintain a steady close and dependable internal reporting unless structural issues later require a rebuild. Unlike the Financial Clarity Package, Controller Lite operates within an existing accounting setup rather than redesigning it. Because the system is not being rebuilt, the service is platform-flexible and can be delivered across a wide range of accounting software platforms, including QuickBooks. Operating assumption: A dedicated bookkeeper is required and may be full-time, part-time, fractional, outsourced, or contract-based. What You Have What You Gain Irregular Close Rythem Assumption Drift Reactive Monthly Closes Inconsistent Numbers Decision Uncertainty Steady Cadence + = Controller Lite Package Disclosed Assumptions Calm Close Internally Reliable Numbers Financial Confidence How Stability Is Maintained Controller Lite focuses on preserving the existing accounting structure while applying consistent review, close discipline, and issue escalation. Known limitations are documented, recurring risks are monitored, and material issues are surfaced to management as they arise, without rebuilding the underlying system. You’ve built a foundation that supports the business. With a steady close, I'll keep the numbers steady. Operating within a consistent close and clearly understood assumptions that keep the month-to-month predictable. Controller Lite Package Existing Accounting Foundation (Inherited Structure) The Controller Lite Package assumes an existing accounting environment that is already structurally sound. This package does not include rebuilding systems, rewriting policies, redesigning workflows, or remediating historical accounting. Instead, it operates within the current accounting structure to preserve consistency and reliability. Typical conditions include: An established chart of accounts and reporting structure A defined monthly close process and cadence A bookkeeper or internal resource performing transactional work No requirement for structural accounting changes or historical rebuilds (Though, can be scoped separately). This foundation is maintained, not altered. Recurring Services (Fixed Cost, Fixed Scope) Monthly Close (Preservation) Close Review (Soft Close) Each month, the books are reviewed to maintain a dependable, internally reliable view of financial performance without prematurely locking the period, preserving flexibility while ensuring numbers remain internally consistent, comparable across periods, and reliable for ongoing decisions. Cash Visibility Graphs Each month, standardized graphs track total cash balance, cash in, and cash out. These views are presented consistently month over month so changes in burn, inflows, or pressure surface early rather than after issues compound. Historical and current-state visibility only, not forward projections. Bookkeeper Coordination Reporting standards are applied and monitored through ongoing close review, with issues communicated to the bookkeeper for correction or visibility. All company staff report to internal management. Brett J. Federer Accounting does not manage or supervise client personnel. Exception Flags Material variances, unusual entries, or compliance risks are flagged directly as they surface, so they don’t get lost in the numbers. Not a standing deliverable, but a safeguard to ensure important issues are surfaced clearly when they arise. Quarterly Close (Validation) Close Finalization (Hard Close) At quarter-end, a hard close is performed with key accounts reconciled, adjustments finalized, and the period locked, producing the definitive internal financial package used for leadership review, board-level discussions, and internal governance. Financial Validation Each quarter, a validation review is performed to confirm periods are fully closed, reconciliations are complete, material variances are identified and understood from an accounting perspective, and reporting remains structurally consistent. The objective is to confirm the financial system continues to operate as designed and produces reliable internal-use financials. Quarterly Financial Package (Internal Use Only) Prepared from client-provided records; not an audit or review or fraud detection. All financials are prepared for internal management use only. If unusual items are identified, they will be communicated promptly. Scope includes: Balance Sheet (2x): Year-to-date with monthly splits; as of quarter close Profit & Loss (2x): Year-to-date with monthly splits; as of quarter close Cash Flow (optional): Provided upon request This is a structured, ongoing phase with predictable support rather than real-time or on-call availability. At this point, systems are assumed to be stable, with any changes typically driven by growth, regulation, or business evolution. Any additional ad-hoc financial analysis can be performed for $175/hr, up to 8 hours a month with no carry over from month to month - client directed. If onboarding begins late in a quarter, a built-in grace period allows time to stabilize systems and reconciliations. In these cases, the first full quarterly close begins the following quarter. From there, reporting cadence aligns naturally so leadership receives consistent first-half and second-half visibility each year. Onboarding Schedule System Requirements Controller Lite is platform-flexible and operates within the company’s existing accounting system, including QuickBooks. Because the system is already in place, the focus is on improving reporting discipline and close consistency inside the current platform rather than redesigning the underlying structure. Where the Controller Lite Package Sits Management / Leadership Strategic planning Business decisions Board meetings / preparation Staff management and payroll Forecast creation & ownership KPI calculation and interpretation Controller Level Support Issues surfaced, as appropriate Close structure and cadence Consistent month-end execution Financial reporting integrity Monthly cash graphs (3 views) Ongoing system stability * Bookkeeper may be full-time, part-time, fractional, outsourced, or contract-based. Transactional Support (Bookkeeper) Daily transaction entry Receipts and bill handling Record maintenance Bank & credit card reconciliations Sales tax filings Property tax filings Customer invoicing Vendor bill processing Change Guidelines: Process, Policy, Procedures, The Controller Lite Package does not include redesigning processes, drafting policies, or implementing structural accounting changes. If structural issues or improvement opportunities are identified, they are surfaced clearly and documented. No structural or procedural changes are implemented under this package without a separately scoped engagement. Any changes are evaluated and scoped separately at the client’s discretion. Pricing & Terms I believe in clean numbers — and clean pricing. Structured Pricing Model Click to see how pricing is determined Recurring Services Monthly Simple: $3,000 Complex: $4,000 Fixed Cost, Fixed Scope + $175 / Hour Founder Support Hours Up to 8 Hrs / Month No Carry-Overs Early 2026 Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. For clients who sign on between January 1 and March 31, 2026. 10% reduction to all fixed monthly charges for the first 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 Founder Support 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: The not-so-‘Fine Print’ This section exists to remove surprises, not to bury terms. Additional terms may be outlined in your Engagement Agreement, which governs in the event of any conflict. Read This 🔹 Simple vs. Complex? See the full checklist here → Your price is determined by a clear checklist — not a judgment call. Simple: 0–1 boxes checked of 10 → $3,000/month. Complex: 2–5 boxes checked of 10 → $4,000/month. Super Complex: 6-10 boxes checked of 10 → Custom Price Designed only for rare outliers that meet nearly all criteria. 🔹 Founder Support Hours Founder Support Hours are intended to address limited accounting work related to the ongoing operation of the existing accounting environment and are not a substitute for separately scoped project work. Clarification and explanation are not billable and do not count toward Founder Support Hours. Founder Support Hours do not include ongoing advisory services, tax work, forecasting, metrics, operational decision-making, or new system design unless separately scoped. 🔹 Operational Stability Clause If your bookkeeper leaves, changes, or performance drops and your books become unreliable, your monthly package temporarily adjusts to 150%. This adjustment applies during disruption and ends once workflows are stable. Clients will be notified when triggered. Short-Term Accounting Support may be elected instead when no accounting staff is in place. See details under Short-Term Accounting Support here → Reference Only 🔹 Billing & Payment Terms Invoicing & Timing Fixed monthly packages are billed at the start of each month for the month ahead. Payment is due within fifteen (15) days. Services may be paused for non-payment. Service Scope Controller Lite covers ongoing professional accounting support within the defined monthly scope. Services are structured to support an existing accounting environment and do not include system rebuilds, historical cleanup, policy design, or separately scoped project work unless explicitly agreed. Third-Party Costs & Access Service fees cover professional services only and do not include third-party software subscriptions. Client-facing accounting platforms are licensed and paid for directly by the client, with access provided through advisor roles or client-created credentials. 🔹 Annual Rate Adjustment Rates increase 5% every 12 months to account for inflation and ongoing system upkeep. The 12 month cycle begins with your first invoice. Onboarding counts toward the 12 months. This adjustment is automatic and predictable. Clients may cancel at any time if the service is no longer a fit. Clients are expected to provide timely cooperation and access to records. If information is withheld or access is restricted, services may be paused. Persistent delays or unresponsiveness may result in paused service or early termination. 🔹 Client Responsibility Either Party Either party may cancel services at any time. First 30 Days of the Engagement The full monthly rate is billed for the month in which cancellation occurs — the fee is not prorated or discounted, regardless of cancellation date. Post 30 Days After Engagement The full monthly rate is billed for the month in which cancellation occurs — the fee is not prorated or discounted, regardless of cancellation date. A termination fee equal to one additional month of service is charged, separate from the final month’s billing. 🔹 If It’s Not for You Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2 3 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

Financial controller services by Brett J. Federer Accounting bring financial clarity to startups across the United States. Ready For Structure? Structure now. Freedom later. Where financial structure becomes lasting stability. Built for companies whose bookkeeping exists, but whose numbers wouldn’t feel solid in front of a board, lender, or investor. Most businesses don’t struggle because they lack data. They struggle because nothing connects. Reports exist, but they don’t create certainty. Metrics are available, but they don’t guide decisions. When bookkeeping stops being enough but CFO-level services still feel premature, the problem is almost always structure. You’re Past Bookkeeping — But Not Ready for a CFO. That’s where this work begins. Not with more reports, and not with theory, but by establishing or reinforcing the systems that make your financials dependable. The close becomes something you trust. Reporting becomes something you actually rely on. Instead of managing around uncertainty, you start making decisions from solid ground. This work is built for startups and scaling businesses that want their financial environment to feel intentional and dependable as operations grow more complex. Bookkeeping, tax, and payroll stay with your existing team or providers so the focus here remains on the structure above that layer and how the close and reporting support real decisions over time. Structure is built intentionally or maintained with discipline. While recurring work is what keeps it reliable over time. This work doesn’t operate at the bookkeeping level. It also doesn’t step into CFO leadership. This work provides the financial backbone in between. The part most companies never intentionally install or maintain, and later wonder why everything feels unstable. Because stability now is what makes freedom possible later. What You Have What You Gain Fragile Books Financial Blindspots Disconnected Numbers Unreliable Numbers Founder Overload Reliable Financials + = Where financial structure becomes lasting stability. Clear Financial Context Decision Confidence Compounding Stability Lower Stress How My Services Stack Up Who to Choose? Service Bookkeeper + AI Brett J Federer Accounting In-House Controller Fractional CFO Transactional Data Entry ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ Operational Tax Processing ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ Structured Month-End Close ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ Internal Financial Reporting ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ Accounting System Oversight ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ Long Term Strategy ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ Relative Cost 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 🪙 What You're Paying For Basic Data Entry, AI Automation Financial Structure Without the overhead Full-Time Employee Operational Finance Strategic Finance Partner High-Level Strategy When to Engage? Title Founding Stage Early Growth (Post-Revenue) Scaling & Growth Seeking Investment Expanding Operations Preparing to Exit Bookkeeper + AI ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ Brett J. Federer Accounting ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ Fractional CFO ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 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 founders 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. Your Financials Should Feel Calm Controller Lite For businesses with an accounting foundation that already works. Ongoing financial oversight focused on preserving consistency and keeping financial reporting calm and reliable over time. Deeper structural support can be scoped as needed. For Details Click Here Financial Clarity Package For businesses that need their accounting system built or stabilized. A high-touch setup phase that establishes durable financial structure, followed by the same calm, predictable oversight going forward. For Details Click Here 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. Fixed Price = Fixed Scope Once onboarding is complete, services move into a fixed monthly price with a fixed scope. This keeps things fair, focused, and balanced on both sides. By default, monthly services are not billed hourly and don’t include hidden fees, which keeps the engagement focused rather than on-call. That also means I’m not an on-call accountant. To protect the integrity of the system and maintain focus, I stick to a defined scope once monthly fees begin. If something new comes up that falls outside of that, I’ll flag it early. If it’s worth tackling, we can always scope it as a separate project. General Support Projects Rebuilds & Policies Projects Accounting Enhancement Projects No pressure. No surprises. Just structure that lasts. Like a phone's automatic update, I make quiet changes that enhance performance. Every adjustment keeps the process running smoothly; it's easy as pie. Where appropriate, small refinements are applied so the monthly close runs lean and consistent. During monthly services, minor adjustments may be made when they support the close or preserve accuracy or stability. Larger changes such as system redesigns, major workflow shifts, or new automations are handled as separately scoped projects, unless they fall within the Financial Clarity Package implementation phase. How Research Is Handled (By Phase) Some engagements require research, especially when building or restructuring financial systems. How research is handled depends on the phase of your engagement. Implementation & Onboarding Phase: Research is part of the work being performed and is billed through your monthly retainer, with hourly overage if work exceeds the retainer. Recurring Services Phase: Reasonable research directly supporting your monthly close and reporting is included. At this stage, you are no longer paying for discovery. You are paying for stability. Separate scoping applies only when research: is unique to your company’s structure or model is a specialized accounting topic (e.g. ASC 606, inventory costing, amortization logic, etc.) is a platform-specific setup or integration issue (e.g. Stripe logic, software configuration, etc.) requires substantial, one-time research that is unusually time-intensive, even if related to agreed deliverables involves or relates to a custom setup outside the agreed deliverables If anything grows beyond scope, I will flag it early and we can decide how to proceed. General Support Projects Rebuilds & Policies Projects Accounting Enhancement Projects This policy is designed to be fair—not endless. If the line between research and custom work starts getting blurry — I’ll recommend scoping a separate project to keep everything clean, respectful, and aligned. Professional Testimonials I had the privilege of working closely with Brett in his role 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 Dan Parks , PhD Chief Operating Officer / Founder Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2 3 4 5 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. How Your Price Is Determined This page shows how pricing is determined by structure, not judgment. Pricing Philosophy Pricing is designed around structure, scope, and accountability, not hours, urgency, or ad-hoc requests. Each service is intentionally fixed in scope so expectations are clear, boundaries are respected, and the work stays calm and sustainable for both sides. Rates reflect the responsibility of maintaining financial systems you can actually trust, not time tracked or last-minute demands. When scope stays consistent, pricing stays consistent. When complexity changes, pricing adjusts transparently based on clearly defined criteria. The goal is simple: Fewer surprises, cleaner systems, and financial clarity you can rely on month after month without constant renegotiation or noise. The Two-Step Approach to Pricing Pricing is determined by how many financial structures are being maintained, and how complex each one is. The steps below show exactly how that works. STEP 1 STEP 2 How many billable structures? See Step 1 Scope Flowchart What’s the monthly price per structure? See Step 2 Complexity Checklist How Complexity Is Classified The number of boxes checked on the Complexity Checklist determines each structure’s complexity and directly sets its monthly price. Simple: 0–1 of 10 boxes checked Complex: 2–5 of 10 boxes checked Super-Complex: 6–10 of 10 boxes checked Most scaling businesses fall into the Complex range. Super-Complex structures are priced separately. Your Financials Should Feel Calm Controller Lite For businesses with an accounting foundation that already works. Ongoing financial oversight focused on preserving consistency and keeping financial reporting calm and reliable over time. Deeper structural support can be scoped as needed. For Details Click Here Financial Clarity Package For businesses that need their accounting system built or stabilized. A high-touch setup phase that establishes durable financial structure, followed by the same calm, predictable oversight going forward. For Details Click Here 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. Step 1: Scope Flowchart This chart helps identify how many distinct financial structures your business has. Do you operate more than one physical site that I'll be maintaining? (i.e. stores, facilities, locations) (Not client or third-party locations.) No Do you have more than one service line or segment at this site? (Different workflows, cost structures, or separate reporting?) No Yes Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? (Separate books, workflows, or business-unit profitability.) (Client-level or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count.) No Yes Billed as one structure Each distinct segment = One billable structure Yes Do these sites have more than one service line or segment? (Different workflows, cost structures, or separate reporting?) No Do these sites need separate financials or reporting? (Separate books, workflows, or business-unit profitability.) (Client-level or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count.) Yes No Yes Do these sites need separate financials or reporting? (Separate books, workflows, or business-unit profitability.) (Client-level or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count.) No Yes Each distinct site = One billable structure Billed as one structure Each distinct site = One billable structure ** All billable structures (sites or segments) are individually priced using the Complexity Checklist below. Step 2: The Complexity Checklist Each billable structure is reviewed individually to determine its complexity. Checkboxes Multiple Physical Sites You have more than one site I’m actively supporting, Evaluated separately for each structure identified in Step 1 Distinct Business Segments You have more than one business segment I’m actively supporting. Evaluated separately for each structure identified in Step 1. Intercompany Transactions Revenue, expenses, or balances flow between multiple entities and require reconciliation or clearing each month. Foreign Currency Involvement You transact in multiple currencies — in any way, shape, or form. Multiple Revenue Models or Timing Logic You earn revenue from more than one business model, each with different recognition or tracking needs Examples include: Subscriptions + Implementation fees Product sales + Subscriptions Lodging + Events Sales vs Membership Etc. Reporting by Class, Project, Client, or Business/Segment You need internal reporting that breaks out profit and loss across class, projects, clients, or business/segment. This means transactions must be tagged — as I have to review those tags each month, since I'm the one reporting on the results. Basic department-level groupings from the chart of accounts don’t count. Decentralized / Affiliate Structures (Organizational Sprawl) Applies when the organization operates through chapters, affiliates, or branches in a bottom-up model, where activity is initiated locally and must be rolled up at the national level. Even with strong central oversight, this setup creates structural complexity, since financial data from multiple sources requires standardization and consolidation before reporting. Complex Accounting Topics (GAAP-based) You rely on specialized accounting areas that require structure I maintain — like revenue recognition, inventory costing, manufacturing workflows, lease accounting, or complex amortization schedules. This only applies if I’m responsible for applying or maintaining logic related to these areas. Examples include: Inventory costing Manufacturing workflows Lease accounting Complex amortization logic Etc. Contracts With Nonstandard Terms You have customer contracts with different billing terms, milestones, or revenue logic — as I'll need to account for those differences each month. Examples include: Contracts that include client-specific payment timing, revenue recognition rules, or billing conditions Manual logic for when revenue starts, how much gets billed, or how to interpret each deal Each contract requires review, tracking, or exception handling to stay aligned month-to-month Terms or conditions that affect close structure — like performance phases, billing caps, or unique deal flow timing Emerging Tech Business Models or Cost Structures Your company operates in a space with evolving or non-traditional financial models — such as AI, robotics, biotech, or hard tech — that create added accounting complexity each month. This isn’t about industry labels. It applies when your revenue or cost structure makes the close more complex, like: SaaS + hardware bundled pricing (e.g., Robotics-as-a-Service) AI tools with usage-based billing + subscriptions Capitalized software or engineering labor Significant R&D spending or capitalized labor Deferred revenue tied to future product releases Biotech or life sciences with milestone-based revenue Space tech, manufacturing-as-a-service, or layered platform + device ecosystems Grant-funded or investor-triggered development milestones Etc. If you're not sure where you land, I’ll confirm during onboarding. Most scaling companies are considered "Complex" — and that’s perfectly normal. It simply means your business has more moving parts, and the financial structure needs to rise to meet that reality. How Complexity Is Classified The number of boxes checked on the Complexity Checklist determines each structure’s complexity and directly sets its monthly price. Simple: 0–1 of 10 boxes checked Complex: 2–5 of 10 boxes checked Super-Complex: 6–10 of 10 boxes checked Most scaling businesses fall into the Complex range. Super-Complex structures are priced separately. When Complexity Changes If your business model evolves and you consistently meet — or no longer meet — the complexity threshold for two straight months, your pricing will update in month three. No surprises, no backdating. It’s a clear and fair way to ensure your pricing always reflects the real scope of work. Controller Lite Package Pricing Structured Pricing Model Recurring Services Monthly Simple: $3,000 Complex: $4,000 Fixed Cost, Fixed Scope + $175 / Hour Founder Support Hours Up to 8 Hrs / Month No Carry-Overs Early 2026 Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. For clients who sign on between January 1 and March 31, 2026. 10% reduction to all fixed monthly charges for the first 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 Founder Support 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 Pricing $6,000 / Month Retainer + $175 / Hour Excess beyond retainer Implementation (Typically 6-12 Months) Structured Pricing Model Recurring Services Monthly Simple: $2,500 Complex: $3,500 Fixed Cost, Fixed Scope + $175 / Hour Founder Support Hours Up to 8 Hrs / Month No Carry-Overs Financial Clarity Package clients receive a standing 20% reduction on future scoped system projects. Early 2026 Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. For 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: Want to see how this structure would look inside your business? Click the trees below.

I build clean, controller-grade financial systems for growing companies — from monthly reporting to one-time cleanup, policy builds, and process design. Calm. High-level. Clear direction. Structure Over Chaos. Clarity Over Complexity. Most founders don’t realize they need a Controller until the numbers stop making sense, even with a bookkeeper in place. That’s where I come in. I run the close, build clean internal reporting, and surface what matters financially without pulling you into the weeds. Deeper structural changes are handled deliberately when they’re actually needed. The core service stays calm and focused so your systems scale without chaos, noise, or constant handholding. Who This Is For Funded or self-funded startups and scaling businesses Teams with an in-house or outsourced bookkeeper or Accounts Payable specialist Founders tired of double-checking everything Businesses that need financial clarity — not dashboards, coaching, or chaos Who This Is Not For Founders primarily focused on minimizing cost rather than building durable financial structure Teams still establishing basic operational foundations Businesses looking for tax preparation, CFO guidance, or coaching Anyone expecting full-stack finance or on-call, reactive support Why a Controller — and Why Now? Most founders don’t realize the real problems begin after bookkeeping is in place. The numbers technically tie, but nothing feels clear. A controller bridges that gap by turning data into structure, surfacing what actually matters, and ensuring financial signals don’t get lost in the noise. The goal is a system that runs quietly in the background so your team isn’t flying blind or buried in chaos. This isn’t tax. It isn’t coaching. It isn’t CFO strategy. It’s structure. And structure is what scales. The Structure Behind the Service Structure Comes First Before anything else, structure comes first. This means a consistent close, organized reports, and financials you can trust month to month. Structure is embedded directly into the financials. During implementation , structure and policies are intentionally established to create a durable accounting foundation. This may require changes to existing processes where necessary. During recurring services , existing workflows are preserved unless they compromise clarity, accuracy, or the integrity of the close. Structure Is the Constant — How It’s Applied Depends on the Engagement Structure comes first in every engagement, but how structure shows up differs by service. In Financial Clarity Package engagements, structure is actively built and imposed through implementation. Policies, standards, and corrections are introduced where needed, and this may require changes to how accounting is performed. In Controller Lite engagements, structure is preserved and validated within an already sound accounting environment. Existing workflows remain in place unless they compromise clarity, accuracy, or the integrity of the close. In every engagement, structure shows up in the numbers themselves. Some engagements require structure to be built deliberately. Others focus on preserving and validating what already works, without changing how the team operates day to day. Two Services. One Financial Cadence. Both services operate on the same underlying rhythm so leadership always knows what is stable, what is changing, and when numbers can be relied upon. Monthly Close (Soft Close) A management-level review focused on visibility and consistency across historical financial data. These numbers support internal decision-making and may be adjusted during the quarterly hard close. Quarterly Close (Hard Close) A validated close with reconciliations, adjustments as needed, and period locking. Financials are delivered in a consistent internal-use package to provide a reliable quarterly snapshot. This shared cadence ensures continuity while allowing each service to stay true to its role. What Differs by Service Financial Clarity Package (FCP) Designed for businesses that need structure built, corrected, or stabilized. This engagement includes implementation work that establishes standards, resolves foundational issues, and creates a durable accounting environment before transitioning into ongoing reporting. Controller Lite (CL) Designed for businesses with an already functional accounting system that need consistent close quality, validation, and clarity — without rebuilding or redesigning their accounting operations. What’s Not Included Tax services of any kind (Sales, Property, Income, etc.) Bookkeeping, including accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) Forecasting or CFO-level work Any KPI-related work Coaching or advisory engagement These aren’t gaps — they’re guardrails. They keep the work focused on financial structure that holds up under pressure. Where You Can Go From Here Your foundation is clean financials, structured reporting, and clarity you can rely on month to month. Controller Lite Package Financial Clarity Package When additional needs arise, scoped projects can be added to address specific issues. These projects are optional and designed to support the existing structure without changing the core engagement. General Support Projects Rebuilds & Policies Projects Accounting Enhancement Projects Hospitality Discount For Hospitality Founders While hospitality looks simple from the outside. Inside, it is one of the hardest environments to manage cash flow, labor, and vendor pressure at the same time. Revenue can be strong while margins quietly weaken. That makes financial structure essential, not optional. This section applies to clients in the Financial Clarity Package implementation phase. Hospitality is not yet my primary specialization. It is an industry I am intentionally stepping into because it demands exactly the kind of financial systems, discipline, and structure I focus on building. I work best with founders who care about clarity, operational control, and creating financial systems that allow the business to grow without chaos. To support founders aligned with that direction, I offer: 10% off the first three billing months of implementation for select hospitality operators, including: • Boutique hotels or inns • Luxury vacation rentals • Design forward short term rentals • Founder led retreat properties • Experience based lodging concepts • Early stage or growth hospitality brands • Vineyard estates or destination wine properties • Intimate or design led wedding venues • Wellness-forward concepts that blend lodging with experience I am intentionally taking on only a small number of hospitality clients while I continue building hands on expertise in this industry. This discount reflects my investment in learning the operational realities of hospitality while maintaining the same controller-grade standards. The structure, rigor, and expectations remain the same. This offer does not apply to landlords, short term rental arbitrage groups, restaurants, or capital heavy real estate portfolios. All services, scope, and deliverables remain unchanged. This discount may not be combined with Early Client Pricing. 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 I'm Brett J. Federer — a 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 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 was 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 I bring: 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 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 Bookkeeping Accounts Recievable / Accounts Payable Forecasting / CFO-level work Coaching / staff managment 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. 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 The Cost of Connection: What Holiday Generosity Teaches Us About True Value A reminder that connection matters more than what’s wrapped. The Season of Good Intentions Every December, we tell ourselves the same story: “This year, I’ll keep it simple.” Yet somehow, between Black Friday sales and office gift exchanges, we find ourselves right back where we started which is stretched too thin, overscheduled, and wondering how joy got penciled in as just another line item. The thing is, it’s not even about spending money. It’s about how easily we equate g Pass the Rolls, Not the Chaos: Why Business Boundaries Are the True Centerpiece of a Healthy Company Thanksgiving and business work when everyone knows their role. When the Table Runs Smoothly, Everyone Eats Well Every Thanksgiving table has a rhythm. One person carves the turkey, another brings the pie, someone else is stationed at the stove whisking gravy with the focus of a surgeon. When the holiday goes smoothly, it isn’t luck. It’s boundaries. Families know who cooks what. They know when to say no to hosting. They know how to spread out responsibility so that everything The Founder’s Thanksgiving Checklist: A Year End Accounting Checklist A table prepared with care, just like your books should be. As the holidays approach and the year winds down, the smell of delicious Thanksgiving food reminds us that abundance always comes with responsibility. A full table is a gift, but someone still has to clean up the kitchen once the feast is over. The same is true for your company. By late November, the financial year has served up its share of wins, mistakes, and leftovers. And before the next course begins, a thoughtf No Accountant Knows Everything: A Real Look at Imposter Syndrome in Accounting Imposter syndrome is the shadow that appears long before the light does. In accounting, there’s this idea that you’re supposed to know everything all the time. Every rule, every exception, every treatment. And if you don’t have an answer immediately, it can feel like you’re already doing something wrong. But the longer I’ve been in this field, the more I’ve realized that’s not how accounting works. The profession is far too big for any one person to know all of it, and preten The Challenges of Leadership Undervaluing Accounting When leadership undervalues accounting, standards erode like a building left untended — what once stood strong begins to crumble under neglect. Standards rarely collapse all at once — they fade as attention fades. When leadership undervalues accounting, the department slowly follows. 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Monthly reporting built for internal clarity, not tax prep. Includes insights, clean financials, key metrics, and cash visuals — built to match how you actually run the business. Financial Clarity Package Built to keep the numbers clean — so you don’t have to. Financial Clarity Package by Brett J. Federer Accounting The Financial Clarity Package is designed for companies scaling past early growth, where bookkeeping and tools still produce reports but no longer produce confidence. At this stage, the issue is not effort or access to data. It is unresolved accounting friction that quietly undermines trust in the numbers. This package replaces reactive fixes with a durable accounting structure built to hold up under growth. Once the system is stable, monthly closes keep numbers current and quarterly closes finalize them with the consistency and discipline leadership and boards expect. Operating assumption: A dedicated bookkeeper is required and may be full-time, part-time, fractional, outsourced, or contract-based. What You Have Ad Hoc Systems Unreliable History Delayed Close Fragile Numbers Founder Dependency + What You Gain Codified Accounting Systems = Financial Clarity Package Defensible History Predictable Close Structurally Reliable System Independence How the Structure Is Built The Financial Clarity Package begins with a one-time stabilization phase focused on rebuilding the accounting system at its foundation. This work is intentional, sequenced, and finite, replacing reactive fixes with a structure that holds under growth. You’re the expert at what you do. Let me keep the financials stable so you can keep building. Behind every clean report is one consistent system — built to scale with you, not slow you down. Financial Clarity Package Implementation & Onboarding (Typically 6-12 Months) One-Time Stabilization (Foundation Build) Implementation & System Build This phase stabilizes and restructures the accounting system to support reliable monthly and quarterly reporting. Reconciliations are untangled, close mechanics are defined, and workflows are rebuilt so results hold consistently. The goal is a system that behaves predictably as the business grows. Close Architecture & Reporting Cadence The close process is rebuilt with clear structure, timing, and review points. Dependencies and handoffs are defined so monthly and quarterly closes run consistently and without last-minute pressure. This establishes a cadence leadership can trust. System-Level Scope (Accounting) Scope is limited to financial structure and reporting integrity. Excludes IT development, system coding, and operational process design. Scope includes, but not limited to: Reconciliations & Corrections: Material balance issues as identified System Stabilization: Account mappings, configurations, and automation Accounting Infrastructure: Policy and internal controls Reporting Alignment: Reporting structure and close outputs standardized ERP Stabilization: Accounting-side remediation post-conversion Issue Intake & Prioritization Framework During Implementation, clients are encouraged to surface known issues, gaps, and pain points early. Issues are logged, grouped, and prioritized within the implementation roadmap. Not all issues are addressed immediately. Sequencing is determined based on system integrity, risk, and dependency order. Bookkeeper Coordination & Standards Alignment Accounting standards and classifications identified during the close are communicated to the bookkeeper for visibility or alignment with the reporting structure. All company staff report to internal management. Brett J. Federer Accounting does not manage or supervise client personnel. These standards apply throughout implementation and ongoing support. Transition Readiness & Risk Reduction As the system stabilizes, recurring risks and fragile areas are identified and reduced through structural design. Access is intentionally reduced toward the end of implementation to confirm the structure holds under normal operating conditions. This is a high-touch phase with elevated access during setup, followed by a transition into structured ongoing support once the system is stable. During implementation, management is strongly encouraged to surface known issues, gaps, and priorities so they can be evaluated and intentionally sequenced into the build. This ensures the structure reflects real operating needs from the start, rather than relying on open-ended discovery later. Recurring Services (Fixed Cost, Fixed Scope) Monthly Close (Preservation) Close Review (Soft Close) Each month, the books are reviewed to maintain a dependable, internally reliable view of financial performance without prematurely locking the period, preserving flexibility while ensuring numbers remain internally consistent, comparable across periods, and reliable for ongoing decisions. Cash Visibility Graphs Each month, standardized graphs track total cash balance, cash in, and cash out. These views are presented consistently month over month so changes in burn, inflows, or pressure surface early rather than after issues compound. Historical and current-state visibility only, not forward projections. System Hygiene The close structure, reporting logic, and cadence established during implementation are preserved as the business grows. Minor bookkeeping items identified during the close are communicated to the bookkeeper for visibility, with recurring patterns escalated to management as appropriate. Exception Flags Material variances, unusual entries, or compliance risks are flagged directly as they surface, so they don’t get lost in the numbers. Not a standing deliverable, but a safeguard to ensure important issues are surfaced clearly when they arise. Quarterly Close (Validation) Close Finalization (Hard Close) At quarter-end, a hard close is performed with key accounts reconciled, adjustments finalized, and the period locked, producing the definitive internal financial package used for leadership review, board-level discussions, and internal governance. Financial Validation Each quarter, a validation review is performed to confirm periods are fully closed, reconciliations are complete, material variances are identified and understood from an accounting perspective, and reporting remains structurally consistent. The objective is to confirm the financial system continues to operate as designed and produces reliable internal-use financials. Quarterly Financial Package (Internal Use Only) Prepared from client-provided records; not an audit or review or fraud detection. All financials are prepared for internal management use only. If unusual items are identified, they will be communicated promptly. Scope includes: Balance Sheet (2x): Year-to-date with monthly splits; as of quarter close Profit & Loss (2x): Year-to-date with monthly splits; as of quarter close Cash Flow (optional): Provided upon request This is a structured, ongoing phase with predictable support rather than real-time or on-call availability. At this point, systems should be stable, with any changes typically driven by growth, regulation, or business evolution. Any additional ad-hoc financial analysis can be performed for $175/hr, up to 8 hours a month with no carry over from month to month - client directed. Onboarding Schedule If onboarding begins late in a quarter, a built-in grace period allows time to stabilize systems and reconciliations. In these cases, the first full quarterly close begins the following quarter. From there, reporting cadence aligns naturally so leadership receives consistent first-half and second-half visibility each year. System Requirements The Financial Clarity Package requires an accounting system capable of supporting structured workflows, consistent closes, and scalable reporting. QuickBooks is generally not a good fit for this level of structure, and companies operating on QuickBooks may be better served by Controller Lite or a platform transition before engaging in the Financial Clarity Package. Discounts Where the Financial Clarity Package Sits Management / Leadership Strategic planning Business decisions Board meetings / preparation Staff management and payroll Forecast creation & ownership KPI calculation and interpretation Controller Level Support Policies and internal controls Close structure and cadence Month-end close execution Financial reporting integrity Standardization and consistency System stability and efficiency * Bookkeeper may be full-time, part-time, fractional, outsourced, or contract-based. Transactional Support (Bookkeeper) Daily transaction entry Receipts and bill handling Record maintenance Bank & credit card reconciliations Sales tax filings Property tax filings Customer invoicing Vendor bill processing Change Guidelines: Process, Policy, Procedures, Client Ownership Management Decision Internal Implementation & Training Internal Enforcement Brett J. Federer Accounting Identify Accounting Requirements Draft & Recommend Changes During implementation, issues and priorities may be surfaced by management or identified through system review. Brett J. Federer Accounting evaluates, sequences, and designs solutions within the context of the overall structure, while management retains ownership of decisions and adoption. Financial structure only works when ownership is clear. The flow above defines how changes to accounting processes, policies, and procedures are handled, and where responsibility intentionally sits. Under the Financial Clarity Package, Brett J. Federer Accounting supports the accounting function by identifying requirements, risks, and gaps, performing the analytical work needed to evaluate appropriate approaches, and drafting formal accounting policies where required. This may include detailed analysis of contracts, transactions, and historical activity when accounting standards demand it, as well as preparing historical adjustments once a policy is approved. Management retains full ownership over decisions. Whether a recommendation is accepted, deferred, or declined remains entirely the client’s call. If management elects to proceed, work is performed within the approved policy. If management chooses not to adopt a recommendation, that decision and its consequences remain with ownership. Implementation, training, and enforcement remain client-owned. Brett J. Federer Accounting does not manage internal behavior or operational compliance. Its role is to design sound accounting frameworks, document them clearly, and apply them accurately once policy is confirmed. This structure preserves clean accountability. Accounting support provides analysis, structure, and technical execution where approved. Management determines direction, prioritization, and enforcement. The result is durable financial structure without blurred responsibility or implied ownership of business decisions. Pricing & Terms I believe in clean numbers — and clean pricing. $6,000 / Month Retainer + $175 / Hour Excess beyond retainer Implementation (Typically 6-12 Months) Structured Pricing Model Click to see how pricing is determined Recurring Services Monthly Simple: $2,500 Complex: $3,500 Fixed Cost, Fixed Scope + $175 / Hour Founder Support Hours Up to 8 Hrs / Month No Carry-Overs Financial Clarity Package clients receive a standing 20% reduction on future scoped system projects. Early 2026 Pricing Available for new clients onboarding in Q1 2026. For 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: The not-so-‘Fine Print’ This section exists to remove surprises, not to bury terms. Additional terms may be outlined in your Engagement Agreement, which governs in the event of any conflict. Read This 🔹 Simple vs. Complex? See the full checklist here → Your price is determined by a clear checklist — not a judgment call. Simple: 0–1 boxes checked of 10 → $2,500/month. Complex: 2–5 boxes checked of 10 → $3,500/month. Super Complex: 6-10 boxes checked of 10 → Custom Price Designed only for rare outliers that meet nearly all criteria. 🔹 Founder Support Hours Founder Support Hours are intended to address limited accounting work related to the ongoing operation of the existing accounting environment and are not a substitute for separately scoped project work. Clarification and explanation are not billable and do not count toward Founder Support Hours. Founder Support Hours do not include ongoing advisory services, tax work, forecasting, metrics, operational decision-making, or new system design unless separately scoped. 🔹 Operational Stability Clause If your bookkeeper leaves, changes, or performance drops and your books become unreliable, your monthly package temporarily adjusts to 150%. This adjustment applies during disruption and ends once workflows are stable. Clients will be notified when triggered. Short-Term Accounting Support may be elected instead when no accounting staff is in place. See details under Short-Term Accounting Support here → Reference Only 🔹 Billing & Payment Terms Invoicing & Timing In the transition month, two invoices are issued: one for final onboarding charges and one for the first fixed monthly package. Onboarding is billed monthly as a fixed retainer, plus any applicable hourly overage. Fixed monthly packages are billed at the start of each month for the month ahead. Payment is due within fifteen (15) days. Services may be paused for non-payment. Implementation Term The Implementation & Onboarding phase is structured as a minimum six (6) month term and culminates in a transition to fixed-scope recurring services. This reflects the time required to stabilize systems, establish a consistent close, and complete the transition. Onboarding is temporary by design but subject to the minimum term outlined above. Extensions beyond the 6–12 month goal are determined at my discretion based on scope and progress. Implementation concludes when the system operates predictably across multiple close cycles without structural intervention. Scope & Third-Party Costs Services cover professional accounting services only and do not include third-party software subscriptions.Client-facing accounting platforms are licensed and paid for directly by the client, with access provided through advisor roles or client-created credentials. 🔹 Onboarding Billing Standards The monthly implementation retainer is billed as a fixed fee and is not itemized by hours. Hourly overage is based on tracked time when workload exceeds the scope supported by the retainer in a given month. During implementation, only hourly overage is summarized on invoices. Time during implementation is tracked in 30-minute increments, rounded up. Time is summarized at a high level (e.g., policy setup, workflow testing, documentation) to keep invoices clear and predictable. To avoid billing surprises, no more than 10 billable hours per client per day apply during the implementation phase. 🔹 Annual Rate Adjustment Rates increase 5% every 12 months to account for inflation and ongoing system upkeep. The 12 month cycle begins with your first invoice. Onboarding counts toward the 12 months. This adjustment is automatic and predictable. Clients may cancel at any time if the service is no longer a fit. 🔹 Client Responsibility Clients are expected to provide timely cooperation and access to records. Delays may extend onboarding. If information is withheld or access is restricted, services may be paused. Persistent delays or unresponsiveness may result in paused service or early termination. 🔹 If It’s Not for You Either Party Either party may cancel services at any time. First 30 Days of the Engagement The full monthly rate is billed for the month in which cancellation occurs — the fee is not prorated or discounted, regardless of cancellation date. Post 30 Days After Engagement The full monthly rate is billed for the month in which cancellation occurs — the fee is not prorated or discounted, regardless of cancellation date. A termination fee equal to one additional month of service is charged, separate from the final month’s billing. Hospitality Discount For Hospitality Founders While hospitality looks simple from the outside. Inside, it is one of the hardest environments to manage cash flow, labor, and vendor pressure at the same time. Revenue can be strong while margins quietly weaken. That makes financial structure essential, not optional. Hospitality is not yet my primary specialization. It is an industry I am intentionally stepping into because it demands exactly the kind of financial systems, discipline, and structure I focus on building. I work best with founders who care about clarity, operational control, and creating financial systems that allow the business to grow without chaos. To support founders aligned with that direction, I offer: 10% off all implementation charges for select hospitality operators, including: • Boutique hotels or inns • Luxury vacation rentals • Design forward short term rentals • Founder led retreat properties • Experience based lodging concepts • Early stage or growth hospitality brands • Vineyard estates or destination wine properties • Intimate or design led wedding venues • Wellness-forward concepts that blend lodging with experience I am intentionally taking on only a small number of hospitality clients while I continue building hands on expertise in this industry. This discount reflects my investment in learning the operational realities of hospitality while maintaining the same controller-grade standards. The structure, rigor, and expectations remain the same. This offer does not apply to landlords, short term rental arbitrage groups, restaurants, or capital heavy real estate portfolios. All services, scope, and deliverables remain unchanged. This discount may not be combined with Early Client Pricing. This hospitality discount applies to the Financial Clarity Package implementation phase only and ends automatically upon transition to recurring services. Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2 3 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

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

A clear, fair way to define complexity. This checklist shows exactly what qualifies as a complex client — no surprises, no backtracking. Summary A two-minute overview, built to respect your time. “Is this the right firm for you?” - Section 1 Foundation Who Is this for? This work is designed for founders and operators whose businesses have outgrown basic bookkeeping and now require disciplined financial structure. It fits teams that already have day-to-day work handled but want clean systems, consistent closes, and reporting that remains reliable as operations grow, without relying on reactive or open-ended support. Accuracy > speed Clarity > comfort Structure > fire drills Humans > dashboards Boundaries > burnout Do not explain each one. Let them stand. Silence creates authority here. Operating Principles (How this firm operates) Not services. Outcomes. Translate into: What gets fixed What improves What disappears Example: Reporting chaos Close delays Decision fog System drift Founder anxiety around numbers What You Actually Do? (What gets fixed / outcomes) What You Don’t Do? This builds trust immediately. “Not a tax shop.” “Not bookkeeping.” “Not hourly chaos.” “Not CFO-for-everyone.” "Not an on-call CPA" Management / Leadership Strategic planning Business decisions Board meetings / preparation Staff management and payroll Forecast creation & ownership KPI calculation and interpretation Controller Level Support Policies and internal controls Close structure and cadence Month-end close execution Financial reporting integrity Standardization and consistency System stability and efficiency Transactional Support (Bookkeeper) Daily transaction entry Receipts and bill handling Record maintenance Bank & credit card reconciliations Sales tax filings Property tax filings Customer invoicing Vendor bill processing SECTION 2 — MODEL “How the engagement actually works.” How It Works (Simple, Honest) Two phases, clearly. No jargon. No hype. This removes confusion early and qualifies leads for you. Simple vs Complex (do not skip) Why Fixed-Price, Fixed-Scope Fixed-price, fixed-scope exists because Controller work is often misunderstood as either a full-time hire or an open-ended advisory role, when its highest value actually comes from designing and protecting financial structure. This model replaces time-based availability with outcome-based delivery, focusing on building systems that hold up month after month rather than reacting to noise. By productizing that structure, businesses gain access to deep, concentrated expertise without the cost, risk, or dependency of a permanent hire, while retaining control and clarity as they scale. What’s being delivered isn’t labor or hours, but financial architecture that stays reliable as complexity increases. Implementation & Onboarding Typically spans 30 days. Confirms the structure holds under live reporting Establishes a reliable reporting rhythm before steady state Ongoing monthly service Email and scheduled calls are encouraged within the agreed scope Work outside scope applies toward the monthly 8-hour limit or a separately scoped project Lower touch by design Bookkeeping items are communicated to the bookkeeper for visibility, with recurring patterns surfaced to management; all staff report to internal management, not Brett J. Federer Accounting. Typically spans 9-12 Months Can be shorter or longer depending on how clean your books/structure is. Email and scheduled calls are encouraged within the agreed scope Used to surface structural gaps, close inputs, and reporting requirements Items outside scope may be handled as a separately scoped add-on project Higher touch by design Bookkeeping items are communicated directly to the bookkeeper for visibility as standards are established, with recurring patterns surfaced to management; all staff report to internal management, not Brett J. Federer Accounting. Recurring Services Transition What's Built What this Solves Communication Duration Removes handoff risk before recurring work begins Same as Implemenation Phase SECTION 3 — REALITY “What it’s like once you hire.” Working Together (What to expect operationally) (What's it like once I sign?) Implementation phase (projects, inputs, availability) details On call? Who comes up with projects I do? can they give me inputs / ideas? After signing (access + setup) Data & security posture Do not list infrastructure details. Do not mention server architecture. Do not describe backups, access structure, or technical specifics. What you should communicate is confidence and responsibility, not configuration. This section should answer: Who controls my data? Is it mixed with other clients? Do you resell or reuse my data? Is it stored casually or professionally? High-level only: “Secure, private, access-controlled environment” “Client data is isolated” “Nothing repurposed” “No data resale” “Professional access controls” No more than that. Software philosophy (agnostic, Odoo preference) Ongoing Support (Post implementation) (What happens after cleanup?) What the recurring work includes Close timing realities details any timelines for sumissions (no - too variable based on their bookkeeper close timeline). on call? Communication expectations Can they reach out to me with questions about the completed closes? Yes and I will happily meet with any of them to walk them through anything I have completed as part of regular services. Any anysis outside of this is not included and is scoped seperately. Questions vs. custom analysis boundary Monthly / quarterly services Timelines (variable) On-call expectations Ask-me-anything about the financials What’s included vs. separate analysis AI Where It Works, Humans Where It Counts This deserves a short, standalone block because it is brand-defining. It should answer: Do you rely on AI blindly? Is everything automated? Am I paying to test random tools? What role does a human still play? Key points you should clearly include: Tool choice is situation-specific No “one stack fits all” Internal testing is not billed Client-specific tooling is scoped AI supports structure, it does not replace judgment This is reputation protection, not marketing fluff. FAQs (conversion first, SEO second) Only answer questions that: Reduce hesitation Remove confusion Kill objections Who manages the bookkeeper? Answer (2 sentences): Your bookkeeper does not report to me and remains under your internal leadership. I review their output as part of the month-end close, provide corrections or recommendations when needed, and focus on financial integrity — not people management. Title Controller-Lite Financial Clarity Package 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

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

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