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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.
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.
My team gets asked this question several times a year - is there a way for a VC-backed founder who is either working from home, or who lists their startup’s address as their home to have their startup pay their rent/mortgage and thus give the founder tax free income?
Capital expenditures, otherwise known as CAPEX, are mentioned in startup board meetings all the time. It’s definitely a fundamental term to understand when dealing with startup accounting.
Term sheets can be a little bit of a gray area in the venture capital/startup world since certain elements, such as the confidentiality agreement, are legally binding.
The ultimate tax season guide for startups, by the leading tax CPA to startups. Kruze has filed thousands of tax returns; we answer the top tax questions.
There are a number of reasons why you or someone else at your startup might need to look at your QuickBooks account after you cancel it, so you should understand how long you have to get any information you need.
Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is a fundamental metric to know in startup accounting. Customer acquisition cost is the amount you pay to add a single customer to your business.
Payroll tax notices from states or the IRS can be confusing and scary for a startup. Often founders don’t know rules around payroll taxes and can pay an employee incorrectly.
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Edith Silva
Will Martin
$250M+ VC Funding Raised
"I had a great experience working with Kruze Consulting when we raised Series A. They know what VCs need to see, and how to present a startup’s books and finances. If you are going to raise venture capital, you need experts like Kruze."
Chris Mansi
CEO
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Vanessa Kruze
Founder & CEO, CPA
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VP of Revenue
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Head of Operations & Legal
Clients who have worked with Kruze have collectively raised over $15 billion in VC funding.
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Founder & CEO
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Our account management team is staffed by CPAs and accountants who have, on average, 11 years of experience.
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Claudine Vantomme, CPA
Controller
Morgan Avery
SUT/R&D Sr. Tax Accountant
Beth Bassler
Controller, CPA
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