Discovery Accounting Are we a fit?
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Frequently asked questions.

What does an engagement cost?+

No two engagements are the same as we customize the included services to meet your needs. Most are project based, some use reserved capacity, and infrequently, some evolve as the work changes.

Projects are scoped based on the work at a fixed fee so you know the number up front. Factors that contribute to final pricing can include service timelines, complexity, current billing rates, deliverables, and overall scope of work.

We will always agree on scope and pricing before moving forward.

What size companies do you work with?+

Our best fit clients are typically mid-sized organizations whose finance function is feeling the strain of growth or need help moving a strategic project forward.

Size matters less than complexity: the basics are mostly covered but the team is starting to feel the squeeze around capacity, leadership, technology, or change. If you're not sure you fit, the Are we a fit questionnaire will tell us both quickly.

What happens on the first call?+

We listen. You tell us what's going on, we ask good questions, and we're honest about whether we're the right fit to help. No pitch deck, no pressure.

Do you replace our team?+

We can, but almost never. We work with the team you already have to improve the process, structure, and support around them. We rebuild the work with them, not around them, with the goal of leaving them better than we found them.

Can I keep my current CPA?+

Absolutely. We're not your tax or audit firm and we're not trying to be. We work alongside your CPA and often make their job easier by helping to create cleaner books, a tighter close, and better support for the work they need to do.

Are you a CPA?+

Yes. Tiffany maintains an active license in Colorado and completes the continuing professional education required to keep it current.

She also genuinely loves to learn, so professional development is rarely just a box to check. Conferences, training, industry trends, and conversations with other professionals are all part of how she stays curious, connected, and growing.

How do you feel about AI?+

Frankly, conflicted. While access to these tools, especially the frontier models, is exciting and full of possibility, the social, environmental, educational, geopolitical, and economic impacts are still unfolding. We are watching where AI will go next with a special interest in AI-embedded applications that can enhance the future of accounting.

We actively use AI in our practice, with judgment about where it belongs and where it doesn't, especially when client data is involved.

What don't you do?+

We don't provide tax preparation, payroll services, sales tax compliance, audit, or attest services, and we're not trying to replace the specialists who do. Most of our work sits in the space between the day-to-day accounting and strategic finance leadership.

What's the difference between a bookkeeper, controller, and CFO?+

It's past, present, and future. A bookkeeper records what happened, a controller makes sure it's right and closes the books, and a CFO uses those numbers to steer the business. Most of our work lives in the controller layer (the one companies need before they realize it).

Do you work remotely?+

Yes. We're based in Denver and work with teams wherever they are. Most engagements run virtually, with on-site time when it genuinely adds value.

What gets you up in the morning?just for fun+

Coffee and a good workout. The rest is curiosity and asking good questions.

Give me a messy process, a thoughtful team, and a problem worth solving.

Have more questions?

Let's find out. Are we a fit?

A few questions so we can point you in the right direction. No pitch, no pressure.

Are we a fit?