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Startup Accounting, Finance and Tax CPA Expertise Enhanced with AI.
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.
Due Diligence Checklist for Venture Lenders
Get venture debt-ready—learn what venture lenders ask for in due diligence, from metrics and forecasts to legal docs and reporting.
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IRS Audits and Startups: What You Need to Know
What can I do to make sure that I am prepared for an IRS audit? Ultimately, how can I make sure that I don't get it to an IRS audit situation?
Vanessa Kruze
Why Startups Should Use Bill.com
There are really three main reasons why you absolutely want to be using Bill.com.
Vanessa Kruze
Investor Abandonment Clauses in Venture Debt
Protect your next round—learn what an investor abandonment clause in venture debt means, why lenders include it, and how founders negotiate it.
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Why Startups Use Venture Debt | Startup Accounting
How venture-backed startups use venture debt to extend runway, reduce dilution, and strengthen startup accounting and cash planning.
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Using Quickbooks for Customer Aquisitions Costs at Startup
Track CAC in QuickBooks Online—learn how to set up accounts, classes, and reports so you can calculate customer acquisition costs accurately.
Vanessa Kruze
Kruze Introduces High-Quality, Discounted 409A Valuations
Get a discounted 409A valuation—learn about Kruze's 409A offering, pricing approach, and how startups can stay compliant while saving money.
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Don’t Be a Scrooge with Sick Days (Because That’s Illegal Now)
Kruze Consulting's CEO, Vanessa Kruze, informs about sick day employee policy and gives 5 tips to become compliant with new sick leave laws.
Vanessa Kruze