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Retainer Add-On
Sync Historicals Into Your Forecast
Forecast actuals are updated monthly using soft-close results. Quarter-end updates are refreshed after the hard close, when final quarterly numbers are available.
How it works
From closed books to updated forecast.
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Monthly soft close completed
Your books are soft-closed for the month and preliminary actuals are available in the accounting system.
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Soft-close actuals synced into your forecast
Preliminary actuals are uploaded into your existing forecast file with formatting aligned to your current structure.
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Quarterly true-up after hard close
At quarter-end, the sync is refreshed using final numbers from the hard close. Monthly figures may be adjusted to reflect the completed quarterly review.
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Mismatches flagged for your review
Any data mismatches or structural issues between the accounting system and the forecast file are flagged for you to address.
When a forecasted event does not occur
If an event was forecasted for a closed period but did not occur, the item is flagged for direction. If no direction is provided within 7 business days, the amount is mechanically zeroed out for that closed period and is not moved to another period. The sync is then completed. This keeps closed periods tied to the finalized financial statements.
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This is not ongoing forecast maintenance, assumption editing, or rework.
What's Included
Monthly sync of soft-close actuals into your forecast file
Quarterly true-up after hard close
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Light formatting cleanup purely for upload alignment
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Helper rows or tie-outs to confirm upload accuracy
What's Not Included
Forecast ownership, logic, or assumption editing
Building, revising, or backfilling forecast files
Forecast accuracy review or performance commentary
CFO-level input, board prep, or strategy support
Budgeting tools, what-if scenarios, or financial planning
Draft, estimated, or unclosed data
Integrations, APIs, or third-party forecasting tools
This is a mechanical alignment step. The forecast remains fully owned and maintained by your team. Monthly updates use soft-close actuals and may be adjusted after the quarterly close is finalized. This work does not include assurance, validation, forecast ownership, or advisory services.
Pricing
Flat monthly pricing. Paused or resumed as needed.
You know the cost before work begins. Pause or resume as needed.
Per Month
$350
Billed monthly in arrears
Minimum Commitment
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Billing Cycle
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Overages
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Auto-Renews Monthly
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Cancellation
Three Months​
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Monthly​
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$150/hour*
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Yes
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Anytime, no penalty
*Overages may apply when a request requires additional analysis, investigation, cleanup, or manual effort beyond the standard retainer.
Frequently Bought Together
Clients using this service often pair it with a core package or a related add-on.
Best Fit Monthly Package
Hourly Accounting Support
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