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Accounting, tax, and fundraising guidance for VC-backed founders — written by the team that closes 800+ startups' books every month.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
Which States Tax SaaS? A Startup Guide
See which states tax SaaS, cloud software, and digital products, and what startup founders need to know about compliance.
Vanessa Kruze
Common Equity Accounting Issues for Startups
Learn why VC-backed founders should switch to a specialized startup CPA before raising, not mid-round, to protect valuation and speed due diligence.
Bryan Long, MBA
August 2026 startup tax deadlines
Key August 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal payroll and quarterly state filings founders shouldn’t ignore.
Bryan Long, MBA
The 280G Trap: Startup Accounting Guide
Avoid the 280G trap. Learn how smart startup accounting impacts parachute payments, taxes, and founder payouts in an exit.
Bryan Long, MBA
Strategic M&A Accounting to Maximize Exit Payout
Learn how startup accounting and strategic M&A accounting around Net Working Capital and Purchase Price Allocation protect your exit payout.
Bryan Long, MBA
Why Cheap 409A Valuations Are a Red Flag
Learn why cheap 409A valuations can hurt startup accounting, employee options, and future acquisitions, and why defensible valuations matter.
Bryan Long, MBA
Integrated R&D Credits and Startup Tax Prep
Learn why VC-backed startups need integrated outsourced tax preparation services and accounting to capture and defend R&D credits.
Bryan Long, MBA
How VC-Backed Founders Track Budgeting Variances
Learn how VC-backed founders connect budgeting and accounting, build Budget vs Actuals reports, explain variances to their board, and adjust Q2 spending.
Bryan Long, MBA
Upgrade Your Startup Bookkeeping Technology
Learn how fast-growing startups upgrade bookkeeping technology after tax season, replacing spreadsheets with a modern accounting tech stack built to scale.
Bryan Long, MBA
Outsourced Finance for Startup VC Due Diligence
Learn how outsourcing finance and accounting gives startups GAAP financials, faster data rooms, and smoother VC due diligence.
Kruze Consulting
July 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City
Key July 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal, state, and major city dates, that founders should be aware of.
Kruze Consulting
Switch to a Startup CPA Before Your Next Round
Learn why VC-backed founders should switch to a specialized startup CPA before raising, not mid-round, to protect valuation and speed due diligence.
Kruze Consulting