CFO vs. CPA: What’s the Difference and Which Does Your Startup Need?
As a startup grows, the financial questions facing its founders change. In the
As a startup grows, the financial questions facing its founders change. In the
As startups grow, finance becomes more specialized. In the earliest stages, founders may
At some point in a startup’s growth, financial leadership stops being optional. The
For most startup founders, the question is not whether sophisticated financial leadership will
“What exactly do investors look for during financial due diligence before investing in
“When should a startup upgrade its accounting processes as it raises funding?” This
What financial statements do U.S. investors want to see before they commit capital? That
How Do High-Growth Companies Build a Finance Function That Scales Without Losing Control? That
“How do I set up proper accounting for my new US startup?” This
“Do I need to send a Form 1099 to every contractor or vendor
“What should I do financially right after I incorporate in Delaware?” For most
Can founders pay themselves through an LLC, or do they need payroll from
What should a startup company do before entering a merger or acquisition? The
A U.S. startup should build accounting in a clear sequence: choose the legal
Sales tax and income tax solve different problems. Sales tax is generally a
A growing startup can create state tax obligations much earlier than founders expect.
ERB is a suitable home for this topic because SaaS founders need a
US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is the standard framework of financial reporting
In a NetSuite (ERP) rollout, early CPA involvement sets a solid financial foundation.
Most startups don’t fail because of their product – they fail because of
To be their tax and payroll compliance obligations to the Federal Government (and
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