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AAC Assist  ·  Month-End

Close with confidence—every single month.

Month-end close is one of the most high-pressure, time-sensitive processes in law firm finance. It doesn’t have to feel that way.

Every month, the same clock starts ticking. Subledgers have to tie to the general ledger. Imbalances have to be found and cleared. Cutoff and min/max dates have to be set correctly the first time. And all of it has to happen on a deadline that doesn’t move—often with a lean internal team and little room for error.

When something goes sideways at 4:00 PM on the last day of close, you don’t want to be searching for answers. You want someone who has already seen the problem a hundred times sitting on the other end of the line.

That’s what AAC Assist is: a seasoned team beside you for the entire close window—not just when it breaks.

AAC Assist gives your firm dedicated access to senior financial systems consultants who deliver hands-on close support beginning five business days before close and continuing all the way through completion. It’s structured, predictable, and built around the way law firm close actually works.

Your support window

5 business days outSupport begins—prep, data checks, early balancing Month-end closeImbalances, unposted entries, close parameters settings Close completeReconciled, reported, and confirmed

WHY AAC ASSISTBuilt for the way firms actually close

Close with confidence

Dedicated expert support from five days before close through completion. Never face a close deadline without a team behind you.

Deep expertise

10+ years average experience in law firm financial systems. Our consultants understand your close because they’ve supported hundreds of them.

Predictable budgeting

A fixed monthly cost replaces unpredictable hourly billing for close support. Know exactly what you’re spending every month.

Tailored to your firm

Pricing is based on your firm’s specific environment and needs. Choose the level of involvement that matches your internal resources.

CHOOSE YOUR LEVELStandard or Premier

Both tiers put a senior consultant in your corner for the close. Standard covers the essentials that keep close on track; Premier adds deeper reconciliation and dedicated, hands-on involvement for firms that want AAC carrying more of the load.

AAC Assist — what’s included
StandardPremier
Priority month-end access
Data integrity checks
GLED08 imbalance and 'R' status entry support
Access to AAC month-end balancing reports
Technical support for month-end closing issues
Reconciliation of control account subledger to GL balances by office
Dedicated assistance setting cutoff and min/max dates
Non-control account GL reconciliation services
Refresh of test databases after close
Additional services available by request

Not sure which tier fits? That’s exactly the conversation we like to have. Pricing is scoped to your environment, so the right starting point depends on your team, your volume, and how much you want to hand off.

Ready to take the stress out of month-end?

Let’s talk about how AAC Assist fits your firm.

Contact AAC Consulting or email info@aac-us.com  ·  www.aac-us.com
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