The real estate projects team wants to route all capital project invoices through a CIP account for tracking, even those clearly expensable, but the accountant lacks authoritative guidance to push back against this improper accounting practice.

The accountant needs a clear, authoritative reference in accounting standards (e.g., ASC 360) or SEC guidance to justify proper capitalization vs. expensing, but cannot quickly find it.

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Apr 28, 2026

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A software tool that provides instant access to specific accounting standards and SEC guidance on CIP capitalization requirements, replacing manual research through the Codification and SEC database.

App Concept

CIP Comply

CIP Comply is a decision-support tool for accountants that provides instant access to authoritative accounting guidance (Codification, SEC letters) on capital vs. expense decisions. It uses natural language search and AI to surface relevant standards, examples, and enforcement history, helping accountants confidently justify proper CIP usage.

Key Features

Natural language search of ASC 360, SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins, and enforcement releases
Decision tree for capital vs. expense classification
Project cost tracking dashboard with compliance flags
Audit-ready documentation generator for CIP entries

Target Users: Accountants in corporate finance or public accounting firms (mid-size to large enterprises) dealing with capital project accounting and compliance.

Revenue Model: $49/mo per user subscription with a 14-day free trial

Existing Solutions Mentioned

CIP account (Construction in Progress)

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