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Professional accounting services and guidance for startups including GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation, and accounting best practices.

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What is Net Income & Why It Matters for Startups?

What is Net Income & Why It Matters for Startups?

Updated on Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Understand net income fast—learn how it’s calculated, how it differs from cash flow, and why startups can be profitable yet still run out of cash.

byBryan Long, MBA
The Impact of Selling Treasuries Early

The Impact of Selling Treasuries Early

Updated on Tue, Mar 26, 2024

Learn the risks and benefits of selling Treasuries before maturity, including interest rate impacts, potential losses, and how to keep your runway forecasts accurate.

byKruze Consulting
Why a Handshake Equity Agreement Isn't Enough

Why a Handshake Equity Agreement Isn't Enough

Updated on Mon, May 3, 2021

Kruze Consulting gives a guide for startup founders on how to make a handshake equity agreement legitimate, regarding equity grants.

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Using the Blance Sheet to Account for Equity and Fundraising

Using the Blance Sheet to Account for Equity and Fundraising

Updated on Tue, Feb 12, 2019

Record fundraising correctly—learn how startups show equity financings on the balance sheet, from common/preferred stock to APIC and costs.

byVanessa Kruze
Strategic M&A Accounting to Maximize Exit Payout

Strategic M&A Accounting to Maximize Exit Payout

Updated on Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Learn how startup accounting and strategic M&A accounting around Net Working Capital and Purchase Price Allocation protect your exit payout.

byBryan Long, MBA
Startup Bookkeeping Mistakes That Kill Due Diligence

Startup Bookkeeping Mistakes That Kill Due Diligence

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Avoid messy books – learn the most common startup bookkeeping mistakes and how to fix them before filing taxes or starting fundraising.

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Startup Accounting: Filing Your First Startup Tax Return

Startup Accounting: Filing Your First Startup Tax Return

Updated on Tue, Feb 6, 2018

Learn how startup accounting experts handle your first startup tax return, from requirements to timelines, R&D credits and founder FAQs.

byVanessa Kruze
Startup Accounting: Should You Cut Pay When Employees Move?

Startup Accounting: Should You Cut Pay When Employees Move?

Updated on Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Learn how startup accounting, payroll taxes, and state registrations factor into salary decisions when employees move to lower-cost locations.

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August 2026 startup tax deadlines

August 2026 startup tax deadlines

Updated on Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Key August 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal payroll and quarterly state filings founders shouldn’t ignore.

byBryan Long, MBA
A 2026 Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups

A 2026 Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups

Updated on Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The ultimate tax season guide for startups, by the leading tax CPA to startups. Kruze has filed thousands of tax returns; we answer the top tax questions.

byVanessa Kruze
Startup Payroll Costs and Tax Budgeting for New Hires

Startup Payroll Costs and Tax Budgeting for New Hires

Updated on Tue, Nov 5, 2024

Discover the hidden costs of startup payroll. Learn how to optimize payroll expenses, choose the right provider, and navigate complex tax regulations.

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Why Startups Should Use Bill.com

Why Startups Should Use Bill.com

Updated on Thu, Nov 9, 2017

There are really three main reasons why you absolutely want to be using Bill.com.

byVanessa Kruze