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Questions about working with Dormie

Straight answers about the work, pricing, and process.

What businesses does Dormie work with?

Small and midsize consulting, agency, staffing, professional services, IT, creator, and digital businesses.

What is the difference between bookkeeping, accounting, and Controller support?

Bookkeeping records transactions. Accounting adds reconciliations, close, and reporting. Controller work adds oversight and analysis.

What is Dormie OS?

Our proprietary internal system for tracking accounting work, reviews, reporting, and follow up.

Is Dormie OS software I have to learn?

No. Dormie OS is internal infrastructure used by our team to deliver your accounting service. There is no separate Dormie OS subscription.

Can I export my financial reports?

Yes. Financial reports can be exported in standard formats. This does not include a complete export of every record or a migration into another system.

Can my CPA get the records needed for taxes?

Yes. We agree on the records and reporting handoff with you and your tax adviser.

Does Dormie prepare taxes?

Dormie does not prepare tax returns. We can provide the agreed accounting records and reports to your CPA or tax adviser.

Does Dormie process payroll?

Payroll processing requires a separate engagement agreed in advance. We also agree on how payroll is recorded and what your provider or team handles.

Does Dormie pay bills or move client money?

Payment decisions remain with you. Paying bills or moving funds requires a separate engagement and explicit agreement; it is not included automatically.

How often will we meet?

Launch is primarily digital and does not include a recurring financial review meeting. Starter includes a quarterly financial check-in; Accounting, a monthly accounting check-in; Controller, a monthly Controller review; and Controller + FP&A, a monthly planning and review meeting.

Communication needed to perform the accounting continues throughout the engagement, not just during meetings. Additional meetings or advisory work outside the agreed cadence may be separately scoped.

What does onboarding look like?

We agree on scope, gather the required records and access, and set the monthly schedule.

How does pricing work?

Our five service levels have monthly starting prices of $199+ for Launch, $599+ for Starter, $1,250+ for Accounting, $2,250+ for Controller, and $3,500+ for Controller plus FP&A. Final pricing depends on scope and complexity.

Is there a setup fee?

Not automatically. Businesses starting fresh with little or no prior accounting activity generally do not need a setup fee. If existing activity needs to be organized, reconciled, migrated, or cleaned up, a one-time setup or cleanup fee may apply. We quote and agree on any additional fee before that work begins.

Is Launch right for my business?

Launch is designed for new or early-stage service businesses with simple books, about $100,000 or less in annual revenue and approximately 50 or fewer monthly transactions. We confirm account structure and complexity during discovery before recommending a level. See Services for the full eligibility details.

Can Dormie stay with me as my business grows?

Yes. You can begin with Launch when it fits, then move into Starter, Accounting, Controller, or Controller + FP&A as your needs change. We review the work together so your accounting keeps pace.

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