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tax
Taxes: What Startup Founders Need to Know
Mon, 27 November 2023
tax
Are VC investments taxed?
Tue, 14 November 2023
startup bookkeeping
How to Fix Bad Bookkeeping: The Top 10 Ways Startups Can Get Back on Track
Sun, 29 October 2023
startup bookkeeping
What is an HRA and should a startup consider it for employee health benefits?
Mon, 23 October 2023
accounting
When should a startup outsource accounting?
Sun, 15 October 2023
startup finance tools
What Are Financial Operations?
Wed, 4 October 2023
startup bookkeeping
What are some interesting bookkeeping facts?
Wed, 12 July 2023
startup bookkeeping
Is QuickBooks good for SaaS Startups?
Thu, 5 January 2023
tax
How to Use Track1099 to create 1099s
Tue, 6 December 2022
accounting
What depreciation method is most frequently used by startups and businesses?
Thu, 1 December 2022
How do you find your articles of incorporation?
Wed, 16 November 2022
accounting
How to categorize Customer Success expenses on the P&L
Wed, 26 August 2020
tax
My business’ California Registration was rejected because there is already the same business name in use, what should I do?
Tue, 23 June 2020
tax
Form W-8BEN, what type of form is this in the US?
Mon, 17 February 2020
tax
Startup Law: What can you do if a contractor (who you have already paid) is avoiding your requests to sign a W9?
Sun, 2 February 2020
startup finance
What KPIs do major venture capital firms track in quarterly information requests from portfolio companies?
Sun, 26 January 2020
As a newly funded startup, where is the best place to optimize your “runway” period?
Sun, 12 January 2020
Who are the best startup accountants in the Bay Area?
Sun, 5 January 2020
tax
Should I change my startup's tax year to a fiscal year end, eg June 30th instead of December 31st? What are the benefits and drawbacks to doing so?
Sun, 22 December 2019
tax
What software enables companies to take advantage of R&D tax credits?
Sun, 1 December 2019
Would an angel, private equity or VC investor be more interested in a company that is eligible for federal and/or state R&D tax credits?
Sun, 24 November 2019
tax
Do you need an accountant to file a tax return for Corporation?
Sun, 17 November 2019
How can I generate a statement for the Clearing account from Stripe?
Wed, 6 November 2019
What are the best ways to keep employees happy?
Sun, 3 November 2019
tax
What taxes should I pay as a Delaware C-corp startup?
Sun, 27 October 2019
startup finance tools
Is NetSuite a good solution for a small start-up? Are there other competitors that are more suitable given budget limitations?
Sun, 20 October 2019
tax
My payroll provider (eg TriNet, Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Sequoia, etc) has offered to file 1099s for free for my startup. Can I use my payroll provider for 1099 filings?
Sun, 6 October 2019
accounting
What should a startup entrepreneur know about accounting?
Sun, 29 September 2019
startup finance tools
Which version of QuickBooks is best for startups?
Sun, 22 September 2019
accounting
As a CPA, what advice would you give to a university student studying accounting and finance?
Sun, 15 September 2019
startup bookkeeping
Who are good bookkeepers in Mountain View CA?
Sun, 11 August 2019
accounting
How do I account for a startup that has a live / workspace? What are the tax implications for a startup that has a live / workspace?
Sun, 4 August 2019
accounting
How important is it for a bootstrapping startup to be audited by a Big Four accounting company?
Sun, 21 July 2019
What kind of financial data should a company prepare when seeking Series A venture capital funding?
Mon, 15 July 2019
tax
Should my startup offer a Dependent Care FSA? What is a Dependent Care FSA account for startups and is it taxable? When should my startup offer a Dependent Care FSA account?
Sun, 7 July 2019
Which tools should every startup CFO know/use?
Mon, 24 June 2019
What are examples of VC Due Diligence Check Lists?
Sun, 26 May 2019
What makes a good CFO?
Sun, 19 May 2019
What do I need to know about the FBAR filing requirements as a startup with international ties?
Sun, 12 May 2019
What are average startup founder salaries in 2024?
Sun, 5 May 2019
How do you retroactively report payroll and pay payroll tax as a startup?
Sun, 21 April 2019
accounting
How do I find the right CFO for a startup?
Mon, 8 April 2019
startup finance
Are there startup friendly law firms/lawyers in Silicon Valley?
Sun, 31 March 2019
accounting
Does my startup need an Audit?
Mon, 25 March 2019
tax
Do startups that lose money pay taxes?
Mon, 18 March 2019
startup bookkeeping
How do you account for payroll Expense (Wages) and payroll Taxes in QuickBooks?
Sun, 17 February 2019
accounting
How do startups account for equity and fundraising on the Balance Sheet?
Tue, 12 February 2019
What is a big no-no as a startup founder?
Thu, 13 December 2018
startup finance tools
What are the top 3 skills a CFO of a startup needs?
Wed, 28 November 2018
startup finance tools
How do the best tech companies track engineers' time to allocate salaries for the US R&D tax credit? Do they require their engineers to enter their hours every week or do they use some other method?
Wed, 14 November 2018
tax
Should I prepare a tax return if a C-corp made under 50,000 USD in profit?
Tue, 6 November 2018
Can bootstrapping tech entrepreneurs claim the R&D tax credit?
Sun, 21 October 2018
How do you offset the interest on a note?
Mon, 24 September 2018
What are some hacks for reducing your burn rate if you are a startup?
Mon, 1 January 2018
startup bookkeeping
Quickbooks Multi Factor Authentication
Mon, 1 January 2018
accounting
How can I become a good accountant?
Thu, 2 November 2017
Why do Banks & Venture Lenders Want to Read Your Startup's SAFE Note & Convertible Debt Documents?
Tue, 3 October 2017
tax
All About Stock Options (ISOs, NQSOs, RSUs) Tax Reporting for Startups
Sat, 30 September 2017
accounting
What is a good way of structuring an inter-company loan?
Sat, 30 September 2017
startup bookkeeping
What's the Difference Between Bookings & Revenue for Startups?
Wed, 27 September 2017
accounting
Do VCs and Angels really care about GAAP compliant financials?
Tue, 27 June 2017
startup finance tools
What is the Best & Free Cap Table Management Software for Startups?
Thu, 11 May 2017
startup finance
What Role Does a Financial Model Play in Fundraising?
Fri, 3 March 2017
startup finance tools
Can a Startup CEO use the Company Credit Card for a Big Personal Purchase if the CEO will Reimburse the Company?
Sat, 28 January 2017
tax
Are there any US states requiring sales tax paid on SaaS services?
Mon, 9 January 2017
accounting
When to Hire an in-House Accounting/Finance Team: the Cost Benefit Break Down
Tue, 1 November 2016
What are the real CEO, CFO and Developers wages when you just opened a startup and go for Seed A in SFBA?
Wed, 12 October 2016
accounting
What are fringe benefits and how are they taxed in the US?
Wed, 12 October 2016
startup finance tools
For startups incorporating in Delaware, what firms are good registered agents to use?
Wed, 12 October 2016
What is the best and cheapest registered agent in Delaware that possibly has experience with tech startups?
Wed, 12 October 2016
How do you calculate Startup R&D Tax Credit?
Wed, 12 October 2016
I am getting started with Xero. How do I 'transfer' many of the start-up expenses that I have been incurring personally into my startup's Xero?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What websites are similar to PatientsLikeMe?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
Is it possible that a bank would fund with venture debt a company with no revenues?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
What Factors do Venture Lenders Underwrite for a Startup Loan?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
How much time do you spend monthly doing bookkeeping?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Who is the best provider of temp CFO services for NYC tech startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Where can web startups learn about financial modeling that accounts for the important metrics and costs?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance tools
I'm switching from a government job to a startup using TriNet. How can I assure myself I'm covered for my major health (pacemaker) issues?
Mon, 10 October 2016
How many starts ups face problems related to accounts and taxation?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What is the best outsourced payroll service for startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Does series A startup need CFO?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What is the most startup-friendly payroll system?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Who are some of the best, startup-friendly accountants in the Bay Area?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
I am a startup co-founder but I have no experience in bookkeeping/accounting. Is it possible to do the bookkeeping myself? What are some hands-on learning resources?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What is the best financial figures breakdown format/template to use for a new start-up?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Is it smart for a start up to take on debt for funding in the early stages of the company? What are the best ways to fund early startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What is a sample chart of accounts for SaaS companies?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Who are the best bookkeeping firms in San Francisco?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
Can someone recommend a good startup bookkeeper in the New York City area?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What small business bank should we use for a standard checking account for our LA-based startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What are some good startup accounting books?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Who are the best startup accountants in the New York area?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Who are the best startup accountants in the Bay Area?
Mon, 10 October 2016
When does a Delaware C Corporation need to file a tax return?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What are the basic skills that early accountants/bookkeepers know for a start-up?
Mon, 10 October 2016
How do I sell a startup tax-free?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What are the best accounting firms for a seed funded startup in Silicon Valley?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
What are the risks of working with a new venture lending firm?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
What other sources have to be reconciled, other than the bank statement?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Can you recommend good start-up accounting software?
Mon, 10 October 2016
tax
Payroll taxes for startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
When do payroll checks bounce?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What are some mid-sized/small firms that deal with start-ups/venture capital/tax in California?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What is a good low-cost bookkeeping/accounting solution for my start up?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
When a Startup is Low on Cash but Wants Venture Debt, Do the Lenders Require Equity to Come Into the Startup too?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
I want to create pro-forma financial statements including direct cashflow statement and use it for cash-flow management (monthly). Is it a good idea?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
Where can I find a financial model for a hardware startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What does Gusto offer that your business bank doesn't?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What are some green tech companies in Los Angeles?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Is there a good accounting firm for startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
How important is gender distribution in a startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
Say you sold a VC backed startup for 1B with an equity stake of 5%, How much actual cash vs stock does a founder get from selling/exiting a start-up?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
How do I create financial projections for a startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
Are there examples of financial models for b2b startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
What is the most effective financial model template for B2B SaaS start-ups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What are the top 5 disruptive start-ups focused on accounting/closing the books software?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
What is the average default rate of a venture debt portfolio?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
What banks offer revolving credit facilities for early stage companies?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
How much do startup accountants charge?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What is a reasonable monthly cost for HR and accounting for an early stage startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Can a Corporate Spin-Out Startup get Venture Debt?
Mon, 10 October 2016
How do I file a corporate startup tax return?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What are some competitive alternatives to InDinero, and what are your experiences using it, if you have?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What are some common complaints about Bill.com?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What are recommendations for a good startup accountant in Chicago?
Mon, 10 October 2016
How should a chart of accounts be structured for a SaaS company?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance tools
Early Stage Venture Capital: What characteristics should a startup have during a Series A?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Where can I find a part-time Silicon Valley-based startup CFO/Consultant or firm?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance tools
What kind of bank account should a start-up open?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What is the best HR program for a startup?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Who are the best CPAs for startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Who are the most influential angel investors in Utah?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Is there an alternative to bill.com?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
What's the typical Advance Rate on a Startup’s Accounts Receivable Line with a Bank?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Who are the best startup accountants in the Los Angeles area?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What do you like most about Credit/Accounts Receivable?
Mon, 10 October 2016
Which accounting statements do I need for my startup pitch deck?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What is the best accounting software to use for a startup CPA firm?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
What is the best accounting & POS Software?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What do accounting firms contribute to startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
At what point should a SaaS startup consider hiring a full time CFO?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance
Startup Accounting and Accountants: What CPA firms do top angel investors use?
Mon, 10 October 2016
What are some good CFO outsourcing companies that focus on startups?
Mon, 10 October 2016
accounting
Does a CFO need to have his CPA or CFA?
Mon, 10 October 2016
In a company / startup, should the CEO or the CFO write checks?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
Should we use ADP for bookkeeping for our small startup or hire a CPA?
Mon, 10 October 2016
If you were to build a dynamic 3-statement financial projection that balanced, how would you build the model using a fixed cash balance? How would you build the model using a changing cash balance?
Mon, 10 October 2016
startup finance tools
How do I terminate my co-founder?
Sun, 9 October 2016
startup bookkeeping
How much are the annual bookkeeping, accounting, tax filing expenses for start-ups incorporated in Delaware US (C corp) ?
Sun, 9 October 2016
What does a US based company need to do to comply with IRS regulations in paying foreign contractors?
Sun, 9 October 2016
tax
What happens if the IRS audits me and I do not have the receipt for an expense (assuming it was a legitimate expense)?
Sun, 9 October 2016
startup finance
How should convertible note financing be handled on the balance sheet?
Sun, 10 April 2016
How much does a 409A valuation cost?
Tue, 15 December 2015
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