Kruze Consulting Blog: Expert Startup Accounting Advice

Where Do VCs Get Their Money?

Posted on Tue, 16 March 2021

Where do VCs get their money from? Everyone knows that entrepreneurs who are doing a startup have to go to pitch venture capitalists.

How does a secondary transaction get reported on ASC 718 Stock Option Expense?

Posted on Wed, 10 March 2021

The quick answer is that a secondary transaction should not impact your ASC 718 reporting. However, going forward, It potentially can impact your 409a.

Compilation vs Review vs Audit

Posted on Sun, 7 March 2021

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains the difference between compilation, review & audit when it comes to providing your startup’s ‘Audited GAAP Financials’.

What is a Secondary Stock Transaction?

Posted on Wed, 3 March 2021

Kruze Consulting COO, Scott Orn, explains everything you need to know about secondary stock transactions and why VC firms are buying founder shares.

Can my startup change its accounting method to be eligible for PPP2 loans?

Posted on Tue, 2 March 2021

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, explains if and how your startup can be eligible for the second round of the Payment Protection Program, or PPP2 loan.

[Startup Finance Basics] Scott Orn on the This Week In Startups Podcast

Posted on Sun, 21 February 2021

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, was invited to be a guest on Jason Calacanis’ This Week In Startups Podcast where he discusses startup finance basics.

Brex vs Stripe - Which card is best for startups?

Posted on Wed, 17 February 2021

Our CPA team compares Brex and Stripe’s card. Which offers the best card for startups? We look at points, expense management features and more.

Can my startup retroactively apply for PPP 1?

Posted on Thu, 11 February 2021

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, answers the question ‘Can my startup retroactively apply for PPP 1?’ and looks at startups that will and won’t be eligible.

How to collect your Accounts Receivable Checks When Your Office is Closed Due To Covid

Posted on Tue, 9 February 2021

Today I’m answering the question: how do startups collect accounts receivable checks when their offices are closed due to covid?

How Do Venture Capitalists Spend Their Time?

Posted on Mon, 8 February 2021

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, answers the question ‘how do venture capitalists spend their time?’ giving an insight into venture capitalist’s day-to-day.

Where Should Your Startup Incorporate

Posted on Tue, 2 February 2021

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, answers the question ‘Where should your startup incorporate?’ and why you should consider incorporating in Delaware.

What is the Value-Add of Angel Investors

Posted on Tue, 26 January 2021

As a startup looking for funding, you should know the answer to “what is the value-add of angel investors?” Read to learn more.

83(b) Election - What to File and When?

Posted on Mon, 18 January 2021

Make sure that your company gets a favorable tax rate. Learn about the 83(b) election for shareholders as well as how and when to file. Read more.

Is Y Combinator Worth It?

Posted on Tue, 12 January 2021

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, answers the question ‘Is Y combinator worth it?’. Discover the benefits of Y combinator, the startup accelerator programme.

How much should I reimburse employees for home office equipment?

Posted on Sun, 10 January 2021

How much should I reimburse employees for home office equipment? Read to find out and discover four easy ways to execute this. Learn more.

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