Building a Monthly Close Process That Actually Closes
How to build a monthly close process for a small or mid-sized business: a close calendar, reconciliations, accruals, review, and a checklist that closes.
Controller & CFO
Monthly close, cash flow, budgeting, KPIs, and internal controls from a controller's point of view.
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Outsourced Controller vs. Full-Time Hire: Costs and Tradeoffs
Outsourced controller vs. full-time hire: how the costs compare, what each option does well, the tradeoffs to weigh, and how to decide which fits your business.
Getting Your Books Ready for a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
How to get your books ready for a bank loan or line of credit, including the documents lenders request, the ratios they review, and cleanup steps to take first.
What a Controller Does and When Your Business Needs One
What a controller does for a small or mid-sized business, how the role differs from a bookkeeper or CFO, and signs you have outgrown basic bookkeeping.
Internal Controls for Small Businesses: Preventing Fraud and Costly Errors
Practical internal controls for small businesses that prevent fraud and costly errors, even with a small staff, from bank reconciliations to payment approvals.
Budgeting and KPIs for Central New York Manufacturers and Service Firms
How Central New York manufacturers and service firms can build an annual budget and track the KPIs that matter, with examples for each type of business.
The Financial Statements Owners Should Read Every Month
Which financial statements business owners should read every month, what to look for on each, and how a short monthly review catches problems early.
Cash Flow Forecasting for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
A practical guide to cash flow forecasting for small and mid-sized businesses, including the 13-week forecast, what to include, and how to keep it accurate.