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Multi-entity close coordination

Use a group close cycle beginning to create an owned status board with dependency and exception visibility. The design keeps source references, uncertain matches, and approval decisions visible to the responsible accountant. It coordinates an administrative handoff with version checks and an exception queue. A green task board does not establish that financial statements are correct.

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1. Define the starting point

Start with a group close cycle beginning. A successful handoff produces an owned status board with dependency and exception visibility. Define the accountable owner before connecting systems. A green task board does not establish that financial statements are correct. A source event is a request to evaluate the current state; it is not permission to make an irreversible change.

Process owner and backup rolesWhat will count as complete?

Current handling time and exceptions

2. Walk through the process

1. Define the close roster

List entities, periods, owners, dependencies, and approved close criteria.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 1 working notes

2. Collect status evidence

Read task completion and review references rather than accepting an unverified percentage.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 2 working notes

3. Check dependencies

Block downstream consolidation tasks when an upstream reconciliation or signoff is missing.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 3 working notes

4. Escalate bottlenecks

Notify the accountable owner and backup with a minimal summary and secure task link.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 4 working notes

5. Freeze the close record

Record completed reviews and outstanding exceptions at the reporting cutoff.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 5 working notes

3. Check the information

Use invented references in this worksheet. Keep real documents and personal records in an appropriate private system.

Reference field	Working record	Check
entity_id	entity_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
close_period	close_period	Validate the date, timezone, and approved reporting or review period.
dependency_id	dependency_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
signoff_ref	signoff_ref	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.

Source of truth and access boundaries

4. Verify the process

Use synthetic examples. Mark a check only after recording what actually happened.

A blocked subsidiary prevents a complete group status.A reopened reconciliation reopens dependent tasks.A repeated source event creates only one current review task.A changed source version invalidates an earlier approval.A named person can resolve an unclear or incorrect result.Work stops when the task is complete, withdrawn, or outside the agreed scope.A duplicate or interrupted handoff can be recovered without repeating a consequential action.Expected result, observed result, and recovery notes

5. Decide the next step

Your smallest reversible pilotReview date and decision

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