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

Startup Taxes & Due Diligence Tips for Founders from Kruze
Discover key startup accounting, tax, and due diligence insights from Kruze Consulting’s experts to help founders stay compliant and investor-ready.

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

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

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

Accounting Cleanup: Fix Your Books Before Your Next Round
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.

Why Startups Shouldn’t Store Cash in Payments Accounts
Learn why startups must avoid keeping cash in payment processor accounts. Maximize yield, minimize risk, and protect your funds the smart way.

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

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

A Guide to Startup Revenue Accounting
Kruze Consulting discusses how a startup should account for its first revenue (and ongoing revenue) before looking for more!

What Is a Vesting Period for Startup Equity?
Set up equity vesting correctly—learn what a vesting period is, common startup schedules, cliffs, and why investors require them.

How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds
Learn how to prepare for tax return audits so your startup’s tax history passes venture capital due diligence without delaying your round.

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