Kruze Consulting — Accounting, Tax & CFO Services for Startups

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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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Startup Taxes & Due Diligence Tips for Founders from Kruze

Startup Taxes & Due Diligence Tips for Founders from Kruze

Updated on Sun, Oct 26, 2025

Discover key startup accounting, tax, and due diligence insights from Kruze Consulting’s experts to help founders stay compliant and investor-ready.

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Compilations vs. Reviews vs. Audits for Startups

Compilations vs. Reviews vs. Audits for Startups

Updated on Sun, Mar 7, 2021

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains the difference between compilation, review & audit when it comes to providing your startup's 'Audited GAAP Financials'.

byVanessa Kruze
Convertible Notes on the Balance Sheet

Convertible Notes on the Balance Sheet

Updated on Sun, Apr 10, 2016

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains what a convertible note represents and how how to handle convertible note financing on your startup's balance sheet.

byVanessa Kruze
Venture Round Option Pool Dilution Calculator

Venture Round Option Pool Dilution Calculator

Updated on Fri, Apr 7, 2023

Use Kruze's calculator to check on how your option pool will dilute founder ownership, and review information about setting up an option pool.

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Accounting Cleanup: Fix Your Books Before Your Next Round

Accounting Cleanup: Fix Your Books Before Your Next Round

Updated on Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Heading into a fundraise with messy books? Fix cash and revenue issues now to get your financials investor-ready and close your next round faster.

byKruze Consulting
Why Startups Shouldn’t Store Cash in Payments Accounts

Why Startups Shouldn’t Store Cash in Payments Accounts

Updated on Sun, Oct 23, 2022

Learn why startups must avoid keeping cash in payment processor accounts. Maximize yield, minimize risk, and protect your funds the smart way.

byBryan Long, MBA
Managing Multi-State Taxes for Startups

Managing Multi-State Taxes for Startups

Updated on Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Learn how fast-growing startups handle preparing income tax, multi-state nexus, Delaware Franchise Tax, and QSBS during the mid-year planning window.

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San Francisco Startup Accounting and Local Tax Experts

San Francisco Startup Accounting and Local Tax Experts

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Find the right San Francisco startup accounting support—learn what VC-backed companies need for books, taxes, and investor-ready reporting.

byKruze Consulting
A Guide to Startup Revenue Accounting

A Guide to Startup Revenue Accounting

Updated on Fri, Dec 8, 2023

Kruze Consulting discusses how a startup should account for its first revenue (and ongoing revenue) before looking for more!

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What Is a Vesting Period for Startup Equity?

What Is a Vesting Period for Startup Equity?

Updated on Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Set up equity vesting correctly—learn what a vesting period is, common startup schedules, cliffs, and why investors require them.

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How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds

How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds

Updated on Mon, May 11, 2026

Learn how to prepare for tax return audits so your startup’s tax history passes venture capital due diligence without delaying your round.

byKruze Consulting
3 Financial Statements

3 Financial Statements

Updated on Wed, Feb 8, 2023

Early-stage companies and investors focus on three main financial statements - the income statement, the cash flow statement, and the balance sheet.

byBryan Long, MBA