Acquisition Accounting

Avoid the 280G trap. Learn how smart startup accounting impacts parachute payments, taxes, and founder payouts in an exit.

Learn how startup accounting and strategic M&A accounting around Net Working Capital and Purchase Price Allocation protect your exit payout.

Learn how purchase price allocation works in startup M&A, including valuing assets, recording goodwill, and meeting GAAP and IRS Form 8594 requirements to av...

Get a 409A valuation right the first time with this startup founder checklist, timeline, and tips to avoid delays, surprises, and costly compliance mistakes.

Prepare for a successful startup M&A—learn key financial readiness steps, due diligence expectations, and how to maximize valuation in a sale.

Hire the right startup bookkeeper—learn what to look for, what to outsource, and how to set up a monthly close that scales.

The Paycheck Protection Program was created to provide startups and other small businesses with funds to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why do big companies like to buy smaller startups in an asset sale versus an equity purchase? The answer is pretty simple.