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What happened, compared with what, and why.

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Why did the biggest cost line move this month? Which lines ran ahead of plan, and since when?

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Not part of this example: Budget vs actual · Why it moved · Exceptions — what explains the variance

What changed

billable utilization pct Apr 2026 ✓ second AI confirmed

Billable utilization slipped to 68% from 72% — the Calderon project wrapped before the next retainer staffed and two designers sat on bench for ~90 hours. At the effective rate that is ~$15K of unbilled capacity for the month.

retainer revenue share pct Apr 2026 second AI disagrees — check

Retainer share rose to 54% of revenue from 49% — two project clients converted to monthly retainers, smoothing the lumpy project cycle. The worker booked the full annualized lift; the supervisor wanted to discount early-stage retainer churn risk, so the call routed to your inbox.

days sales outstanding Apr 2026 ✓ second AI confirmed

DSO stretched to 52 days from 49 — a project client disputed a change-order line and held the final invoice, leaving $22K past 90 days. The retainer base still collects on time; the lumpiness is concentrated in the project book.

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This close as a workbook: budget vs actual, category variance and the checklist sign-off. Preview it in Reports; the .xlsx export lands after you connect.

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What this is

One page that pulls together what changed, budget vs actual, the reconciliation exceptions, and the per-account “why” — so close day is a review, not a scavenger hunt.

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A monthly refreshed forecast with a reviewable draft, a 13-week cash view, a working decision queue, an investor-ready management report, Excel & Google Sheets sync, and a Slack digest.

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