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Why Startups Need to Track Customer Addresses

Why Startups Need to Track Customer Addresses

Updated on Sun, Sep 3, 2023

Track customer addresses from day one to prevent tax, nexus, and accounting headaches that explode later during audits and filings.

byKruze Consulting
Why Hire a Remote Bookkeeper for Your Startup?

Why Hire a Remote Bookkeeper for Your Startup?

Updated on Fri, Jan 21, 2022

Get cleaner books with less overhead—learn why startups hire remote bookkeepers, what to outsource, and how to stay audit-ready.

byKruze Consulting
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) for Startups

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) for Startups

Updated on Sun, Jun 4, 2023

Calculate CAC correctly—learn what to include, common pitfalls, and how to report customer acquisition cost in a way investors trust.

byKruze Consulting
SaaS Accounting: A CPA's Guide

SaaS Accounting: A CPA's Guide

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Learn SaaS accounting basics, including ARR and MRR tracking, deferred and recurring revenue, and GAAP-compliant revenue recognition for subscription startups.

byKruze Consulting
What is an Account Aging Report?

What is an Account Aging Report?

Updated on Sat, Dec 10, 2022

An account aging report is a tool that revenue generating startups can use to manage and track their accounts receivable.

byKruze Consulting
Should Startups Switch to Unlimited PTO?

Should Startups Switch to Unlimited PTO?

Updated on Tue, Oct 5, 2021

Kruze Consulting answers the frequently asked question about Paid Time Off (PTO) and whether or not your startup should switch to unlimited PTO.

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Why Payroll Providers Aren't for 1099s

Why Payroll Providers Aren't for 1099s

Updated on Tue, Sep 24, 2019

1099s are a pain - somewhat mindless paperwork every startup needs to send to their contractors and many vendors like law firms.

byVanessa Kruze
10 Tax Season Prep Tips for VC-Backed Startups

10 Tax Season Prep Tips for VC-Backed Startups

Updated on Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Learn the 10 essential steps venture-backed startups should take before tax season, from cleaning up books and state filings to maximizing the R&D tax credit and avoiding costly penalties.

byVanessa Kruze
When Should Startups Switch From Cash-Basis to Accrual Accounting?

When Should Startups Switch From Cash-Basis to Accrual Accounting?

Updated on Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Wondering when to move from cash-basis to accrual accounting? Learn the key triggers, investor expectations, and practical steps for VC‑backed startups considering an accrual transition.

byKruze Consulting
Structured Term Sheets in Late-Stage VC

Structured Term Sheets in Late-Stage VC

Updated on Mon, Aug 15, 2022

Understand structured term sheets—learn late-stage venture terms that change economics (preferences, ratchets, pay-to-play) and how to evaluate them.

byKruze Consulting
Catch Up Bookkeeping: Q3 Cleanup Guide for Startups

Catch Up Bookkeeping: Q3 Cleanup Guide for Startups

Updated on Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Behind on your books? Here's how startups can use Q3 to catch up on their bookkeeping before year-end and tax season hits.

byBryan Long, MBA
Investor Abandonment Clauses in Venture Debt

Investor Abandonment Clauses in Venture Debt

Updated on Thu, Nov 9, 2017

Protect your next round—learn what an investor abandonment clause in venture debt means, why lenders include it, and how founders negotiate it.

byKruze Consulting