Field notes on operating finance.
The parts of the CFO seat that don't appear in textbooks — but decide most outcomes.
/Essays & field notes
From the practice.
Cash management
The cash forecast most businesses skip
A 13-week rolling cash forecast is not a CFO tool — it's the minimum visibility any owner-managed business needs to make decisions without regret.
May 19, 2026
Bookkeeping
Why your books aren't closing on time
The three structural reasons most owner-managed businesses close two to four weeks late — and what that lag actually costs you.
May 15, 2026
Financial reporting
What to look at first in your month-end numbers
The P&L is three reports in one. Most owners read it as one — and miss the two that matter most.
May 12, 2026
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