Financial Reporting
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Financial Reporting.
Catch Up Bookkeeping: Q3 Cleanup Guide for Startups
Behind on your books? Here's how startups can use Q3 to catch up on their bookkeeping before year-end and tax season hits.
Bryan Long, MBA
Balance Sheet for Startups: How to Read and Use It
Read your balance sheet confidently by understanding how assets, liabilities, and equity snapshot your startup's health.
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Monthly Founder Finance Checklist: 60‑Minute Review Before Investor Updates
Use this 60‑minute monthly finance checklist to review your books, metrics, and cash before board and investor updates. Built for first‑time founders by Kruze Consulting’s startup accounting team.
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A Founder's Guide to Startup Financial Systems
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, gives six tips on how to set up startup financial systems, including online service provider recommendations i.e QuickBooks.
Vanessa Kruze
Strategic M&A Accounting to Maximize Exit Payout
Learn how startup accounting and strategic M&A accounting around Net Working Capital and Purchase Price Allocation protect your exit payout.
Bryan Long, MBA
Startup Accounting Mistakes in Fundraising Due Diligence
Avoid startup accounting mistakes that delay fundraising due diligence, from messy books and cash gaps to weak revenue records.
Bryan Long, MBA
Income Statement
An income statement (also called a profit & loss – or P&L – statement) is one of the three major financial statements that a startup needs.
Bryan Long, MBA
What is an Administration Fee in Venture Debt?
Understand administration fees—learn what these fees cover, where they show up (benefits, loans, vendors), and how to spot unnecessary costs.
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Get the Most Out of Cap Table Management Software
Learn how to get the most from your cap table software, avoid common setup mistakes, and keep ownership, dilution, and option grants accurate for investors.
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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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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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Switching to Startup-Focused Accounting
Learn how to switch startup accounting firms, what documents to provide, and how a startup-focused team manages a smooth transition.
Sary Hijazi, MBA