Kruze consulting Blog

Accounting, Finance, HR and Tax for Startups

What is GMV?

What is GMV?
Posted on Sun, 25 September 2022

Kruze Consulting’s VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, explains everything you need to know about Gross Merchandise Value, how to calculate GMV and what it represents.

Read More...

When should a startup make its first ops hire?

When should a startup make its first ops hire?
Posted on Sun, 18 September 2022

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, answers the question ‘When should a startup make its first ops hire?’ and why it is important to do so.

Read More...

Building Success

Building Success
Posted on Thu, 15 September 2022

Kruze Consulting named one of the best accounting firms to work for in 2022.

Read More...

Why are Entrepreneurs Choosing Search Funds?

Why are Entrepreneurs Choosing Search Funds?
Posted on Mon, 5 September 2022

Kruze Consulting’s Onboarding Manager, Ian Williams, breakdowns the reasons why entrepreneurs are choosing search funds and what they are.

Read More...

The Inflation Reduction Act will provide crucial upgrades to IRS services and personnel

The Inflation Reduction Act will provide crucial upgrades to IRS services and personnel
Posted on Sun, 28 August 2022

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, explains how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will provide crucial upgrades to IRS services and personnel.

Read More...

Structured Term Sheets in Late-Stage Venture Capital

Structured Term Sheets in Late-Stage Venture Capital
Posted on Mon, 15 August 2022

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, present an everything you need to know guide to structured term sheets in late-stage venture capital.

Read More...

What is the Minimum Angel Check to Get Pro-Rata Rights

What is the Minimum Angel Check to Get Pro-Rata Rights
Posted on Sun, 7 August 2022

Sometimes, founders will just give everyone who participates in the early rounds pro-rata rights.

Read More...

This is how you should choose VCs in a tough market

This is how you should choose VCs in a tough market
Posted on Sun, 31 July 2022

Over the last year, it’s been a ferocious capital market for startups, with great valuations and good access to capital.

Read More...

What is a POA notification?

What is a POA notification?
Posted on Sun, 24 July 2022

POA (power of attorney) notifications are sent out from taxing authorities, like states or the federal government, when they receive POA authorizations.

Read More...

How to Raise Venture Capital from Existing Investors Right Now

How to Raise Venture Capital from Existing Investors Right Now
Posted on Sun, 17 July 2022

It’s been a tough stock market and venture market recently for startup tech companies. Since the market has corrected, capital is becoming precious again.

Read More...

How to Rebalance Ownership Between Founders

How to Rebalance Ownership Between Founders
Posted on Sun, 10 July 2022

Before we get into the how, let’s start with why you may want to rebalance ownership between founders.

Read More...

What is a Co-Employer Relationship?

What is a Co-Employer Relationship?
Posted on Mon, 4 July 2022

The co-employer relationship occurs when a company uses a professional employer organization or PEO.

Read More...

Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations

Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations
Posted on Sun, 26 June 2022

The latest scam targeting startups is fraudulent (or misleading) California Statement of Information requests. 

Read More...

Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?

Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?
Posted on Sun, 19 June 2022

There’s a good reason startups pay more in social security taxes, including payroll taxes, earlier in the year than they do later in the year. 

Read More...

What is the 2% and 20% VC fee structure?

What is the 2% and 20% VC fee structure?
Posted on Sun, 12 June 2022

Everything you need to know about the 2% and 20% venture capital standard fee structure. Here is a basic breakdown and alternative structures.

Read More...

✨ AI-driven question and answer tool with Kruze's Extensive Startup Accounting And Finance Knowledge Base
This is an experiential tool. Do not rely on these responses, always consult with your CPA, tax advisor, accountant or lawyer.

Top Articles

How much can your startup save in payroll taxes?

Estimate your R&D tax credit using our free calculator.

r&d tax calculator

Signup for our newsletter

Popular pages

Important Tax Dates for Startups

  Talk to a leading startup CPA