When Should You Start Preparing for an Audit? (Hint: It's Earlier Than You Think)
A practical guide for startup CFOs on audit preparation timelines, the four phases of audit readiness, and why starting early saves time and money.
Kyle Geers
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What a Series B Finance Team Should Actually Look Like
A practical guide to structuring your startup finance team at Series B — balancing permanent hires with fractional and outsourced expertise.
John Ikosipentarhos·
Gross Margin for Startups. Your First Scalable Milestone.
Why gross margin is the earliest and most important scalability metric for startups — how to calculate it, what good looks like, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Kyle Geers·
GAAP Compliance Mistakes: The $10M Loan That Nearly Fell Apart
A real-world case study of how cash basis reporting nearly derailed a $10M+ loan — and how to avoid the GAAP gaps that block fundraising.
Kyle Geers·
Lease Accounting Under ASC 842: Why Excel Isn't Always Enough
When to use Excel vs. dedicated software for ASC 842 lease accounting — a practical guide for late-stage startup finance teams preparing for audits.
Kyle Geers·
Don't Know Where to Start With Audit Prep? Ask These 3 Questions First
Three foundational financial audit preparation tips designed to help late-stage startups assess audit readiness with clarity and confidence.
Kyle Geers·
Is Your Tech Company Audit-Ready? Top Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Key audit preparation areas for tech companies, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and capitalized software costs under US GAAP.
Kyle Geers·
How Interim Testing Can Save You on Audit Costs
Understand the purpose behind interim testing performed by auditors, and how you can use it to avoid costly audit overruns at year-end.
Kyle Geers·
Mastering QuickBooks: A Beginner's Guide to the Top 3 Things Every User Should Know
A beginner's guide to QuickBooks Online covering the top 3 things every new user should know: bank connections, the balance sheet, and the P&L.
John Ikosipentarhos·
Held for Sale Accounting under US GAAP
Walk through the US GAAP evaluation model for held-for-sale classification, including the six criteria that must be met and the resulting accounting treatment.
Kyle Geers·
Discontinued Operations under US GAAP
Walk through the evaluation model of what qualifies as Discontinued Operations under US GAAP, including the 3 key criteria and financial reporting requirements.
Kyle Geers·
Accounting for a Sale under US GAAP (Seller-Side Guide for Startup Finance Leaders)
A guide for startup finance leaders on accounting for a sale or spin-off under US GAAP, including scoping, gain/loss calculation, and key disclosures.
Kyle Geers·
Boosting Your Startup: Smart Savings with Outsourced Accounting
Learn how outsourced accounting can save your startup money, reduce risk, and free up your time to focus on growing your business.
John Ikosipentarhos·
Common Issues in Purchase Price Allocation and How to Address Them
Learn the top 3 issues companies face in purchase price allocation under ASC 805 and the steps you can take to avoid costly audit overruns.
Kyle Geers·
What Technical Accounting Expert and Price Is Right For Me?
How technical accounting experts scope and price engagements, with key differences between large firms, midsize firms, and solo practitioners.
Kyle Geers·
How Do I Hire a Technical Accounting Expert?
Learn how to hire a technical accounting expert for your US GAAP needs, from the introductory call to signing the engagement letter.
Kyle Geers·
What Do I Need For Technical Accounting?
Explore common Technical Accounting and US GAAP topics, and learn how to start scoping the technical areas that may apply to your growing company.
Kyle Geers·
Why Should I Care about Technical Accounting?
A basic understanding of Technical Accounting and US GAAP, and whether it applies to you and your company.
Kyle Geers·
What is Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) and Why It Matters in M&A
Learn what purchase price allocation (PPA) is, how it works in M&A transactions, and why it matters for US GAAP compliance under ASC 805.
Kyle Geers·
Introduction to Technical Accounting: Navigating US GAAP and its Complexities
A step-by-step guide to Technical Accounting and US GAAP — common topics, scoping high-risk areas, and how to hire a technical accounting specialist.
Kyle Geers·
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