With accruals so good,
you’ll want to show them off.

Coaching and curriculum for growth-oriented accounting teams, no matter your technology

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Balance
INTEGRITY

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TEAM
CONFIDENCE

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AUDIT
READINESS

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Does your accrual accounting often leave you hanging?

Despite the use of technology, you may still find yourself frustrated and concerned because:

  • Accruals are not at the quality level they should be

  • Clients can’t confidently rely on their financials

  • No one’s really being held accountable

  • Accruals aren’t properly reviewed

  • Write-offs are far too common

  • Auditors are asking a lot of questions

  • Training and optimization efforts don’t stick

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Imagine your accruals getting done right the first time every time.

  • Accruals so crystal clear they’re better than you could have done yourself

  • You knowing what’s in every balance and never being surprised

  • Auditors having what they need without asking questions

  • Your team understanding what excellence means and being held accountable to it

Empowering Accounting Teams of All Types

Accounting Outsourcers

Corporate Accounting Teams

Shared Service Centers

Internal Auditors

Centers of Excellence

Client Accounting Services

External Auditors

Accounting Outsourcers ✤ Corporate Accounting Teams ✤ Shared Service Centers ✤ Internal Auditors ✤ Centers of Excellence ✤ Client Accounting Services ✤ External Auditors ✤

Introducing Accrual Strong

Everything you need to build and maintain accruals that give you confidence in your balances and your team confidence in themselves.

Want to suggest this to your team leader?  Download the One-Pager here

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Strategy

Activate personalized strategies based on comprehensive assessments.

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Support

Create & maintain momentum with online coaching & accountability.

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Certification

Gain verifiable proficiency with individualized learning & collaboration.

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Curriculum

Cultivate accrual excellence at your pace with purposeful coursework.

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What some of these accountants are saying…

Join the thousands of accountants who built excellence into their accounting work by improving the quality of their accruals.

about our coaching…

"Thanks again for sharing your expertise with me!”

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about our program Framework…

“We're one step closer to best-in-class."

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about our curriculum…

"Clearly, Shana is quite passionate about the value of properly performed account reconciliations."

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Choose your Journey

The Accrual Strong Journeys are complete programs that provide strategy, support, knowledge, and certification all-in-one. Use the menu below to help you find the recommended starting point for your current (or desired) role.

  • Controller
    Director of Accounting
    Chief Financial Officer

  • Accounting Supervisor
    Accounting Manager
    Assistant Controller

  • Accountant
    Senior Accountant
    Auditor

*Still not sure? Schedule a call with Shana to discuss the best path for your specific needs.

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Become Accrual Strong
As an accounting leader, do you need help getting the outcomes you want from your team’s financial close activities? Are you trying to ramp up the legitimacy of your close program? Drive accounting excellence with full support.
Get started →

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Stay Accrual Strong
Have you been tasked to be a financial close expert? Are leaders counting on you to improve your team’s close knowledge and processes? Show your commitment to continuous improvement and becoming stronger for your team.
Get Started →

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Be Accrual Strong
Is performing or reviewing financial close activities part of your job responsibilities? Are leaders and auditors making decisions based on your reconciliations? Level up your financial close knowledge so you feel more confident.
Get Started →

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SHANA COOPER ▶︎
Founder

Accruals done right the first time every time.

This is my mission no matter what technology your team uses.

I’ve met countless accounting leaders who are using accrual optimization technology but still have issues with their accrual accounting.

The Accountability Team™ was created so you have the support you need to build an accrual process that gives you confidence in your balances and in your team.

FAQs

  • Those open to growing their competence and confidence through accountability.

    I primarily support corporate accounting teams as well as teams who provide outsourced accounting services to other businesses. Both teams will benefit from me walking alongside them while they strengthen their accrual program, increase the quality of their accruals and build a collaborative environment.

  • Yes, in fact I recommend that.

    I believe it's important to start small to build momentum with anything new.

    We’ll work together to build a journey that best supports your team.

  • No. I work with accounting teams supporting all types of industries. From manufacturing to insurance to professional services and beyond, all companies should have a strong accrual-based accounting program.

  • Yes.  I offer support and accountability plans to individuals who have created their own accrual program as well as to those who have had me design a program for them.

    If you’re interested in working with me to design or support your program, reach out and I’ll be happy to talk!

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Accrual Self-Assessment

Get started on your AccrualStrong journey.

  • You don’t know how much risk might be in your accruals and it’s uncomfortable.

  • You’ve tried all the things and nothing’s worked…yet.

  • You can’t afford to wait any longer to get close done right.