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Bookkeeping Basics for SaaS Companies: Managing Revenue Recognition

Shay CPA

On the surface, bookkeeping might not seem that complicated. Because of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASBs) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 , its mandated that companies use whats called revenue recognition.

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Should you hire a Controller or a Bookkeeper?

Basis 365

Two of the most important roles are the bookkeeper and the controller. In this blog, we'll explore the differences between a bookkeeper and a controller and help you determine which role(s) you need for your business. What is a Bookkeeper? They record transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate financial statements.

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Refresh Your Finances: Spring Clean Your Bookkeeping to Prep for Your Next Fundraiser

Shay CPA

Giving your bookkeeping a spring clean could be the key that unlocks success in your next rounds of fundraising. With that in mind, our team of expert tech startup bookkeepers and accountants put our heads together. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. If you’re using software for bookkeeping (e.g.,

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Spring Cleaning: How Organizing Your Bookkeeping Now Can Get You Ready for Your Next Fundraise

Shay CPA

In fact, giving your bookkeeping a spring clean could be the key that unlocks success in your next rounds of fundraising. With that in mind, our team of expert tech startup bookkeepers and accountants put our heads together. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Your bookkeeping is no different.

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Preparing for Your First Financial Audit: A Checklist for Startups

Shay CPA

Accrual accounting can be somewhat complicated, especially for software as a service (SaaS) companies, so we have a guide to help you better understand it. Theres another similar component of GAAP thats relatively new and applies to many startups: lease accounting. As of 2022, all U.S. And this isnt just an audit-specific to-do.

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Accounting Isn’t a Stand-Alone Activity

SMBAccountant

My old bookkeeper didn’t ask for all this” is a statement we hear often. Managers want to hand off their accounting and let it happen in its own vacuum. Unfortunately, this isn’t quite how accounting functions. Enron birthed a whole new set of accounting standards called the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

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Why On-Time and Trustworthy Financials Are Vital to Your Business

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read Unless you are a bookkeeping and accounting professional, you likely didn't go into business with your heart set on financial reporting.