Questions & Answers
Find answers to common startup questions — from accounting to taxes, equity to fundraising. Ask a Kruze CPA.
Do VCs Care About GAAP-Compliant Financials?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, explains what GAAP compliant financials are and why angels and Venture Capital firms really care about them at startup.
Vanessa KruzeThe Role of a Financial Model in Fundraising
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, explains the role that your startup's financial model plays in fundraising, by demonstrating you capital and your runway.
Vanessa KruzeCan a Startup CEO use the Company Card for Personal Spending?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, why a startup CEO should not use the company credit card for a big personal purchase, even if the CEO will reimburse the company.
Vanessa KruzeWhich States Require Sales Tax on SaaS?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, discusses everything you need to think about regarding SaaS Sales Tax in the USA, including which states have SaaS Sales Tax.
Vanessa KruzeHow to Calculate the R&D Tax Credit
Startup R&D tax credits are about to change dramatically so Kruze Consulting has created a simple Startup R&D Tax Credit Calculator for you to use!
Vanessa KruzeThe Best Delaware Registered Agents for Startups
A guide to incorporating your startup in Delaware. Vanessa Kruze, CPA, discusses registered agents in Delaware and incorporating in the state.
Vanessa KruzeA Guide to Startup Fringe Benefits
Fringe benefits are perks (instead of cash payments) from your employer. They are taxed as Box 1 income on your W2.
Vanessa KruzeThe Most Experienced Agent in Delaware for Tech Startups
Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains everything you need to know about startups incorporating in Delaware and how you will need a well-priced, registered agent.
Vanessa KruzeRealistic Wages for a Startup at Seed A in San Francisco
Vannessa Kruze, CEO of Kruze Consulting, breaks down the general trends and realistic wages of the CEO, CFO and developers at a Seed A level startups.
Vanessa KruzeDefaulting on Venture Debt: What Happens?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'What is the average default rate of a venture debt portfolio?' and how there is default rate variability.
Vanessa KruzeDoes Your Startup Need a CFO or a CPA?
Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains if a CFO needs to have CPA, CFA, or MBA designation and the most important designation to have as a startup CFO.
Vanessa KruzeBest Accounting Books for Startup Founders
If you’re just interested in learning how to do accounting for your own startup Vanessa Kruze, CPA, recommends skipping the books and learning with QuickBooks.
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