From Pre-Seed to IPO: Hiring a Startup Accountant
Finding the right accountant for your startup can be especially challenging if you don't know the right questions to ask. As someone who has worked with hundreds of startups, here
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Startup Equity Accounting 101: Answering Founder FAQs
One of the most challenging areas of startup accounting is the equity section of the balance sheet. The equity section is where you track the financial transactions related to all
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Startup’s Financial Tech Stack
A recurring trait among accomplished founders is their thoughtful strategy in building a strong financial tech stack. As we'll explore, the realm of accounting, people operations, and tax services involves
Tax Compliance Calendar 2023
We understand how busy you are and know things can fall through the cracks. To avoid any unwanted penalties and interests on compliance items, our airCFO service professionals have made
Top 5 Mistakes Startups Make in the First 6 Months
Starting a company is a huge accomplishment, but it’s also a huge undertaking. Setting the right tone at the beginning helps dictate your success. We’ve gathered some of the most glaring
Reflections on Apartment List’s Growth from Founder John Kobs
It’s not common to witness full-cycle growth from start to finish. When early clients mature and evolve, it’s powerful to watch and experience. We’d like to share some thoughtful reflections
Teammate Spotlight: Michael Pearson
Get to Know The Team Michael Pearson, Senior Financial Advisory Manager At airCFO, we celebrate our people. We want to share their experiences and a little of their personal side with the
Your Guide to The LTV: CAC Ratio
There is a near-endless list of metrics you can look at to evaluate your business’s health, but few offer as much insight as your LTV:CAC ratio. LTV:CAC folds several critical
airCFO’s Startup ToolKit: Startup Credit Cards
Written by Kayle Paustian, Financial Advisory Manager, airCFO. As your startup grows, you’re constantly working to optimize the levers of your business tied to cash flow and burn rate. Many of
What is Revenue Recognition?
Written By Alexandra Jumper, Director of Accounting, airCFO. How much revenue did your business really earn this month? How do you record sale transactions under a subscription model or as a
Tax Compliance for Startups
Witten by Justin McLoughlin, airCFO Founder For any company, implementing optimization strategies to reduce tax liability and stay legally compliant is mission-critical to the health of the business. And startups are
Mergers & Acquisitions for Startups
by Kayle Paustian, airCFO Manager of Financial Advisory In the earlier stages of any startup, founders are focused on building a solid team, creating healthy cash flow, and hitting key performance
Dealing with Nonperforming Board Members
by Michael Pearson, airCFO Manager of Financial Advisory Recently, a letter from a CEO to departing board member went viral on #VCTwitter. In it, the founder of CircleUp published an anonymous
Financial Modeling Basics for Startups
airCFO: Your Startup’s Financial Partner Bringing a startup to life can be thrilling, challenging, exhausting, and rewarding — sometimes all at once. If you’ve ever felt that way, we get it. And
Your Margin and You: Gross Profit & Cost of Goods Sold
In today’s macroeconomic environment, top-line revenue growth is no longer enough for startup founders seeking investment. ‘Quality of revenue’ has become heavily scrutinized by investors, who are seeking companies with
Tips to prepare your startup during COVID-19
Unless you’re on a remote island or mountain with no cell access, you’re probably already starting to feel the ripple effects on the economy and in our everyday lives from