The close-readiness meter
A 0–100% score over the eight things that block a close, with the arithmetic shown.
The meter answers "how close are we to closing?" as a number rather than a feeling.
The eight components and their weights:
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Transactions categorized | 25 |
| Accounts reconciled | 20 |
| Transfers matched | 10 |
| Receipts attached where required | 10 |
| Owner questions answered | 10 |
| Review queue empty | 10 |
| Sub-ledgers tied to control accounts | 10 |
| Tax accruals posted | 5 |
It is auditable. Click How is this calculated? and every component shows its own numerator, denominator, ratio and points. The total is reproducible by hand. A meter nobody can check is decoration.
At 100% the month-end close checklist is already satisfied — closing becomes a status change rather than a scramble.