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    The Aligned Ledger — boutique bookkeeping and fractional CFO firm in Dallas–Fort Worth

    Boutique bookkeeping and CFO advisory for business owners, entrepreneurs, and families managing multiple entities.

    Your numbers. Your story. Aligned.

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    • Dallas
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    • McKinney
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    • Fractional CFO in DFW
    • Multi-Entity & Family Office Bookkeeping
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    • 30-Day Onboarding Checklist
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    • 13-Week Cash Flow Model
    • Fractional CFO Decision Guide
    • CPA-Ready Books Checklist
    • Working Capital Dashboard
    • Automation Risk Checklist
    • Job Costing & WIP Tracker
    • Scope & Pricing Checklist
    • Margin Leakage Worksheet
    • Vendor & 1099 Tracker

    Client Case Studies

    • Frisco Real Estate: 7 LLCs Consolidated
    • Plano SaaS: Series A Readiness
    • McKinney Construction: WIP Reporting Fix
    • Dallas Family Office: 14-Entity Consolidation
    • Plano Multi-State: Three States, One Close
    • Fort Worth Pro Services: Back-Office Institutionalization

    Disclaimer: This firm is not a CPA firm. We do not provide tax preparation, payroll processing, bill pay services, or attest services (audits/reviews). Bookkeeping and advisory support is for management use; tax filing is handled by the client's CPA. We are happy to coordinate with your existing tax and legal advisors.

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    7300 State Highway 121, Ste 300-330, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 264-8242