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Month-End Close in Claude and Self-Hosted AI
AI in Finance

Month-End Close in Claude and Self-Hosted AI

A few weeks ago, I wrapped up my first full month end close driven entirely by Claude. I’ve been testing the various components over the last few months, but finishing this cycle was a big milestone. Claude handled the reconciliations, workpaper creation, posted Prepaid JEs, and generated financial statements
Apr 29, 2026 2 min read
MCPs: A Major Unlock for Finance Automation
AI in Finance

MCPs: A Major Unlock for Finance Automation

Some notes on my experience building local MCP servers to automate finance workflows
Apr 14, 2026 3 min read
The "Good Enough" Finance Stack is No Longer Good Enough
AI in Finance

The "Good Enough" Finance Stack is No Longer Good Enough

AI is extending the life of QBO for startups—building a high-impact foundation on the tools you already have.
Apr 10, 2026 2 min read
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