The 5-Day Close: How We Cut Month-End by 80%

Industry standard for month-end close is 15 days. Some firms take 20. A few take 30.

We do it in 5.

This isn't a typo. It's not a marketing gimmick. It's architecture.

Here's how:

1. Real-time data entry. We don't wait for month-end to enter transactions. AI-powered systems process documents as they arrive. By the time the month ends, 90% of the work is already done.

2. Automated reconciliation. Bank feeds, credit cards, and integrations reconcile automatically. Humans review exceptions, not every line item.

3. Standardized processes. Every client runs on the same system. No reinventing the wheel. No "how do we do this again?" Just execution.

4. CPA oversight, not CPA data entry. Our CPAs spend time on review, analysis, and strategy, not keying numbers into spreadsheets.

The result? By day 5 of each month, our clients have complete financials. While their competitors wait two more weeks, they're already making decisions.

‍

Why Speed Matters More Than You Think

"But Irina, does it really matter if close takes 5 days or 30?"

Yes. Here's why:

Cash decisions. If you're growing fast, cash moves fast. Waiting 30 days to know your position means you're always two weeks behind reality.

Opportunity cost. That acquisition target won't wait for your books to close. That investment decision can't wait for "final numbers." Speed creates options.

Compounding clarity. When you know your numbers in real-time, you make better decisions. Better decisions compound. Over years, this is the difference between good companies and great ones.

Team accountability. When results are visible in 5 days, problems surface in 3 days. No hiding. No surprises. No "we'll figure it out next month."

We've had clients tell us the 5-day close changed how they run their business. Not because the numbers were different—but because they could actually use them.

30 days is an excuse. 5 days is a standard. Which one does your accountant deliver?

‍