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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

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Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved.

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The Playbook for SaaS to Convert from Cash to Accrual

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You’re making the switch to improve your board meetings with investors, get through an annual financial statement audit, complete your series A financing, or for an IPO. Seeing the cash-in and cash-out every month is reassuring, but you’re making the change in accounting method because your company’s growth depends on it.

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Basic Accounting for a Small Business: Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics

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As you’ve probably noticed, when running your own business, you’ll be tasked more with basic bookkeeping than advanced accounting. Basic terms for small business accounting and bookkeeping. However, for small businesses, the general advice is to use cash basis accounting, since it’s usually simpler to navigate.