Startup Accounting
Professional accounting services and guidance for startups including GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation, and accounting best practices.
Fund Allocation for Startup Bank Accounts
See how many bank accounts your startup needs and how to allocate VC funds across banks to manage risk, FDIC coverage, and cash runway
Vanessa Kruze
Why Your Startup Needs a Specialized Accountant
Learn why high-growth startups must hire a specialized startup accountant mid-year to fix SAFE accounting, cap tables, 409As, and protect valuation.
Kruze ConsultingA Guide to Hiring an In-House Accountant/ Finance Team
Vannessa Kruze, CPA, presents the cost benefit breakdown of when to hire an in-house accounting/finance team for your startup and how Kruze can help!
Vanessa Kruze
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
Chart of Accounts: Setup for AI Startup Accounting Success
Build an AI startup chart of accounts—learn how to categorize compute, data, contractors, and R&D so metrics and fundraising reporting stay clean.
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Double-Entry Accounting
Learn why double-entry accounting matters for startups, how debits and credits keep your books balanced, and how this system prepares you for VC due diligence.
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Reporting Secondary Transactions on ASC 718 Stock Expense
The quick answer is that a secondary transaction should not impact your ASC 718 reporting. However, going forward, It potentially can impact your 409a.
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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting Services
Understand the difference between bookkeepers and accountants – who handles daily transactions, who provides strategic advice, and why both matter for startups.
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Accounts Receivable vs Accounts Payable: A Complete Guide
Improve working capital—learn accounts receivable vs accounts payable, how each affects cash flow, and what startups should track weekly.
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eCommerce Accounting
Get ecommerce accounting right—learn how to handle inventory, COGS, returns, sales tax, and marketplace payouts without wrecking your margins.
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May 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City
Discover the key May 2026 tax deadlines for VC‑backed startups, including major city‑specific dates in California and Florida.
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Accounting methods
Choose the best accounting method for a VC-backed startup by setting up systems correctly and avoiding tax and GAAP pitfalls early.
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