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Vanessa Kruze, CPA
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Since 2012, we've blended CPA expertise with cutting-edge technology to revolutionize how startups get their accounting done. Today, our commitment to innovation, AI and high-quality advice helps over 800 VC-backed startups stay ahead of the curve. Follow Kruze Consulting on LinkedIn to keep up with us!

How Startups are using AI

Updated on Tue, 12 November 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, startups are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge.
by
Healy Jones VP of Financial Strategy
Healy Jones
VP of Financial Strategy

What Salaries Startup CEOs Earn in 2024?

Kruze Consulting answers frequently asked question 'What Should my CEO Salary be?' by looking at payroll data from 110s of seed and venture-backed startups.
Updated on Thu, 10 October 2024

Best 10+ Venture Capital Pitch Decks

We've helped clients raise over $15 billion in VC funding - here are some of the best pitch deck templates on the internet right now, plus links to two free templates you can get for free.
Updated on Thu, 19 September 2024

What are Your VC’s Return Expectations Depending on the Stage of Investment?

It is incredibly important that startup founders know what their VCs are going for so that they can be aligned and make smart decisions.
Updated on Thu, 1 August 2024

Startup Finance

Financing a Startup

Financing a Startup

Updated on Fri, 2 August 2024
Financing a Startup - 8 most common sources of startup financing.
by
Scott Orn, CFA Chief Operating Officer
Scott Orn, CFA
Chief Operating Officer
How Should Startups Structure Their Finance Department?

How Should Startups Structure Their Finance Department?

Updated on Wed, 21 August 2024
Startups change a lot over time and it is important that their finance function adapts with those changes.
by
Scott Orn, CFA Chief Operating Officer
Scott Orn, CFA
Chief Operating Officer
✨ AI-driven question and answer tool with Kruze's Extensive Startup Accounting And Finance Knowledge Base
Ask Kruze’s AI tool questions on startup bookkeeping, taxes, venture capital and more!
This is an experiential tool. Do not rely on these responses, always consult with your CPA, tax advisor, accountant or lawyer.

Startup Accounting

Reconciling Accounting Software Against Bank Statements

Reconciling Accounting Software Against Bank Statements

Updated on Wed, 25 September 2024
What should you do if you are unable to reconcile your accounting software against your bank statements? This is far from an ideal position to be in. But don’t panic – it might have an easy fix.
by
Scott Orn, CFA Chief Operating Officer
Scott Orn, CFA
Chief Operating Officer
How to Pick an Accountant for a Venture-Backed Delaware C-Corp

How to Pick an Accountant for a Venture-Backed Delaware C-Corp

Updated on Thu, 1 August 2024
Kruze Consulting is 100% focused on helping seed and venture funded Delaware C-Corps with their accounting needs.
by
Healy Jones VP of Financial Strategy
Healy Jones
VP of Financial Strategy
Refund Accounting for Startup

Refund Accounting for Startup

Updated on Thu, 1 August 2024
Refunding customers is a necessary part of doing business for almost every early-stage company, especially for ecommerce or direct-to-consumer startups.
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Bryan Long Content Marketing Manager
Bryan Long
Content Marketing Manager
How much can your startup save in payroll taxes?
Estimate your R&D tax credit using our free calculator.
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The R&D tax credit could save your company thousands of dollars, adding to your runway and maximizing your funds.

Startup Bookkeeping

How Should Bookkeepers Account For Legal Retainers?

How Should Bookkeepers Account For Legal Retainers?

Updated on Wed, 17 July 2024
This is a question we are often asked and it is a good one. However, before answering it, let’s first dive into how a legal retainer works.
by
Scott Orn, CFA Chief Operating Officer
Scott Orn, CFA
Chief Operating Officer
Bad Bookkeeping: The Top 10 Ways your Financials are Messed Up

Bad Bookkeeping: The Top 10 Ways your Financials are Messed Up

Updated on Tue, 9 July 2024
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, discusses bad bookkeeping, the top 10 ways your startup's financials are messed up and what you should do to correct them.
by
Vanessa Kruze, CPA Founder & CEO
Vanessa Kruze, CPA
Founder & CEO
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Specializing in DE C-Corps with Seed and VC Funding
Please note, our expertise is not focused on LLCs or bootstrapped companies.

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Latest Posts

Startup Compensation Guide

Startup Compensation Guide

For startups, employee compensation costs typically consume over 75% of total operating expenses. As startup accountants who help founders manage their runway and cash flow, we know that making smart pay decisions is one of the most important activities at the earliest-stage.
Published on Wed, 4 December 2024
Why accounting cleanup is crucial for your startup's success

Why accounting cleanup is crucial for your startup's success

There’s an issue a lot of startups face – accounting cleanup. While it might not sound like the most exciting topic, it’s one of the most important areas that can impact your startup’s future.
Published on Sun, 1 December 2024
Beware of using deal structure to protect your startup’s valuation

Beware of using deal structure to protect your startup’s valuation

A hot topic today with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs is the danger of using deal structure to protect your startup's valuation. We see this happening all too often, so let’s take a look at it.
Published on Sun, 24 November 2024
What does the term default mean in finance?

What does the term default mean in finance?

In the startup world, being in default is not a happy place to be. Being put into default occurs when your startup has borrowed money but can no longer repay the loan.
Published on Sun, 17 November 2024
What is an Acquihire?

What is an Acquihire?

‘Acquihire’ is a term used to describe the act of a larger, more successful company buying a startup company that, while it may have developed good technology or has a great team, didn’t quite make it.
Published on Sun, 3 November 2024
What is a credit facility?

What is a credit facility?

When you’re launching a startup company, there’s often points where you realize you need extra capital.
Published on Sun, 27 October 2024
Who pays for directors and officers liability insurance at a startup?

Who pays for directors and officers liability insurance at a startup?

Who pays for the liability insurance of directors and officers at a startup? This question came from someone joining a board of directors who was concerned that they were going to have to pay for it out of their own pocket.
Published on Sun, 20 October 2024
What is a guarantor?

What is a guarantor?

Essentially, a guarantor is someone who guarantees a loan or debt obligation for a company by offering their own assets as collateral.
Published on Sun, 13 October 2024
Outstanding Shares vs. Authorized Shares

Outstanding Shares vs. Authorized Shares

Especially when dealing with option pools or understanding the proceeds to common stock from acquisitions, our accounting and advisory team has found that founders can have a lot of questions about the differences between outstanding shares and authorized shares.
Published on Mon, 7 October 2024
What is retained earnings?

What is retained earnings?

Retained earnings are found on your balance sheet. There will actually be a line item called retained earnings and that will be buried in the equity section.
Published on Sun, 6 October 2024
What is capital under management?

What is capital under management?

Simply put, 'capital under management' in the world of venture capital refers to the total amount of funds that a venture capital firm has raised across all its investment vehicles.
Published on Sun, 29 September 2024
Guy Kawasaki Pitch Deck: The Ultimate Guide

Guy Kawasaki Pitch Deck: The Ultimate Guide

At Kruze Consulting, we've advised startups that have collectively raised over $15 billion in venture capital funding. One tool we've found consistently effective is the Guy Kawasaki Pitch Deck template.
Published on Tue, 24 September 2024
What is your startup’s cash position?

What is your startup’s cash position?

Put simply, your startup’s cash position refers to the amount of cash you have on your company’s balance sheet or in your bank accounts.
Published on Sun, 22 September 2024
Negative Balances On Balance Sheets: A Warning Sign

Negative Balances On Balance Sheets: A Warning Sign

As accountants, we inevitably get asked questions about finance all the time, and that’s great! However, it’s never fun when we have to explain to someone that their accounting is messed up. Unfortunately, having negative balances is one of the classic tells of accounting problems.
Published on Sun, 15 September 2024
What is a Bullet Loan?

What is a Bullet Loan?

A bullet loan (also called a balloon loan) is a slightly different type of loan that a startup can receive, and it’s a little bit unusual.
Published on Sun, 8 September 2024
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