The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups tend to operate on shaky ground. 90% of startups will fail - period. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you can help prevent startups from going under or losing profitability. The key is understanding a startup's challenges and providing solutions to facilitate company growth. startups need you. The truth is.

Startups

Bramasol

MAY 16, 2025

Revenue Recognition Compliance: Navigating ASC 606 / IFRS 15 rules for multi-element arrangements and variable consideration. Financial and Compliance Pressure Forecasting & SaaS Metrics Accuracy: Difficulty predicting ARR, churn, and expansion in real-time. Audit Readiness: Growing need for internal controls (e.g.,

SAP

Boston Startup CFO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

For many startups, the short answer is “no.” Some startups can create their own 409A valuation report for $0 using a DIY 409A calculator. This means that all startups — no matter how early the stage — must have a business valuation performed before issuing stock options to justify their choice of strike price. Well, there is.

Valuation

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 29, 2012

If you’re running an early-stage startup, chances are there are some knowledge gaps in your core team. Are you prepared to manage the day-to-day of your startup, from recruiting new talent to bookkeeping to financial planning? Look for a professional CFO who has experience working with startups. So, what should you do?

Startups

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

Regulatory experts told FT the central bank was implementing higher standards among fast-growing, so-called challenger banks, the name given startup digital banks, as a condition of easing restrictions that have limited competition. In May, a Monzo investor noted that the bank needs at least 20 million pounds ($26.3

Banking

PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

is in a B2B startup lull, it seems. Some solid funding rounds made for more than $23 million in investments landing at startups across the globe, from Finland to Southeast Asia. B2B startups. The startup services businesses across Europe but said it will also look to expand geographically. None, however, went to U.S.

B2B

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

As legal cannabis spreads, the industry is a big opportunity for FinTech, as industry players struggle to manage intense compliance requirements and limited access to traditional financial services. See how nearly $174 million in funding for B2B startups landed in our roundup below. Veritas Finance. W2 is a U.K.-based Shape Security.

B2B

CFO Talks

AUGUST 29, 2024

For instance, a tech startup might avoid debt initially, relying on investor funds instead. Regularly audit your treasury operations to ensure you’re in compliance. Smart Debt Management Handling debt is about more than just paying off loans. Practical Tip: Keep a calendar of key regulatory deadlines and requirements.

Treasury

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The startup is bringing offices to Los Angeles and New York and hiring product as well as sales teams as it drives an effort to get more U.S. The startup says it has 800 employees and plans to grow its U.S. The startup says it has 800 employees and plans to grow its U.S. team to over 100 from 17 in the next year.

Startups

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2018

However, this summer, a different kind of B2B startup has captured investors’ attention. That doesn’t mean investors have ignored the FinTech side of the B2B market, though, with funding landing at eProcurement, auditing, alternative finance and other players. MyDreamPlus. AuditBoard. Capital On Tap. Based in the U.K.,

B2B

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

B2B FinTech startups struck out this week, but that doesn’t mean venture capitalists ignored the B2B startup space altogether. While VC favorite enterprise cybersecurity showed up on the scoreboard, investors also eyed startups that help businesses manage their employees and their business partners. ” Compliance.

Startups

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Compliance automation startup Strike Graph has launched with a $3.9 The company aims to eliminate the confusion related to cybersecurity audit and certification processes by assisting companies in scoping correctly-sized audits and dynamically adjusting controls. million seed funding round, according to a press release.

Auditing

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The cost of the new taxes does not seem to be weighing businesses down, but the pain of compliance certainly is, he said. . The United States’ current array of remote sales tax laws is causing chaos for some companies, particularly SMBs and startups, Isaacson said. Remote Sales Tax Laws: Winners and Losers .

Economics

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

However, don't undervalue the significance of comprehending finance for your startup's survival. Tier 2: Basic Accounting In this tier, accountants close the books on a monthly basis and create basic financial statements to aid founders in assessing their startup's financial standing.

Accounting

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The company supports the full purchasing cycle with invoice integration and compliance auditing capabilities. An EU-Startups report said Karma Ventures and BlackFin Capital Partners led the round, while additional funding came from Plug and Play Ventures, Siena Capital and angel investor Ott Kaukver. the company said.

B2B

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Cannabis logistics startup WAYV has launched a payment solution for the cannabis supply chain, according to a report. At any given time, you can be pulled over, and there can be an audit on it. Customers will get a holistic view of payments, with a dashboard to illustrate transaction details, including taxes and fees.

Auditing

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For CFOs, ensuring that financial data is accurate, secure, and easily accessible is essential to driving sound decision-making and maintaining regulatory compliance. Regular Updates and System Audits Technology changes fast and staying up-to-date is crucial for maintaining system security and efficiency.

Financial Reporting

CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 3, 2025

When MatthiasSteinberg entered the CFO office at MindBridge in2022, the audit files displayed on his laptop were already being processed by the companys own AI. That shift marked a big step toward continuous audit, Steinberg tells us. By serving both constituencies, MindBridge fuses compliance certainty with operational advantage.

CFO

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Startups deploying machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are focused on improving corporate processes — from identifying fraud to testing software to managing employee effectiveness. 406 Ventures leading the funding round, according to the startup. A $5 million Series A funding round will boost U.S.-based

B2B

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

B2B technology startups continue to gain valuable attention among venture capitalists. In a recent report , seed investors explored why their focus has turned to enterprise startups as opposed to consumer-facing technology firms after the publication’s analysis revealed that today’s seed investments favor B2B startups over B2C.

B2B

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It simplifies the filing process for very small and startup nonprofits. . If your organization falls into the $50,000-$200,000 range but must complete an annual audit for funding or GAAP purposes, it is wise to skip Form 990-EZ and head straight to the full form. . Simple e-postcard for nonprofits earning less than $50,000/year.

Nonprofit

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2018

This month, startup Tipalti is celebrating a PO-matching match made in heaven as it integrates with leading cloud ERP provider NetSuite. PO (purchase order) matching is one of two new capabilities Tipalti has rolled out within recent months, the other being multi-entity functionality.

Accounts Payable

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2016

When I founded my first startup, it got me thinking — banks are middlemen that can and should be disrupted,” Laplanche noted in a 2007 interview on how he came up with the idea of Lending Club. The internal audit had two major and disturbing reveals. But the second issue directly implicated Laplanche. So what’s next?

GAAP

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2018

More than 130 startups have been chosen to join Y Combinator’s Summer 2018 class, and according to reports , B2B software is dominating the roster. Of the 132 startups that launched at Y Combinator’s two-day pitching event, Demo Day, 30 percent are B2B software firms — more than any other vertical.

B2B

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The startup helps other firms access APIs that in turn work with health firms and their systems. In terms of individual company news, as reported by CNBC , McKesson’s Change Healthcare announced the acquisition of PokitDok, which has a presence in blockchain for the healthcare sector.

Healthcare

PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

API startup RapidAPI announced a $25 million funding round for its technology that connects developers to an API marketplace. VCs Back RapidAPI.

Banking

Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The inaugural CFO Insights Survey 2021 sampled a cross-section of CFOs from startups, SMEs, MNCs and listed companies in the private sector globally with a concentration on the key Asia Pacific economies of China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, the two organisations noted. Accelerate digital transformation efforts.

CFO

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Payroll and insurance are two areas in which technology startups have brought disruption to the fold, but challenges in these markets are rarely tackled simultaneously. They could get an audit that could be for tens of thousands of dollars if they didn’t report payroll properly along the year.”. “We

Auditing

BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial Advice for Startups I recently spoke with finance leaders from a couple dozen startups. I caught up with Ryan Keating, Managing Director of Keating Consulting Group , to get his perspective after 20 years of accelerating growth in venture-backed startups. Compliance ?—?We An Interview with Ryan Keating?—?Financial

Planning

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2018

Startup Tipalti , which deals in such capabilities, saw this need and began to build a partner program , starting with the hire of former Wells Fargo banker Daniel DeVall to lead business development. Across the board, he said, CFOs and executives are realizing that they can’t keep up just by throwing more bodies at the problem.

Accounts Payable

Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have.

Financial Reporting

PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2017

Israch said that tasks as far ranging as supplier management, invoice processing and regulatory compliance can be managed through Tiaplti’s AP Hub. CMO Rob Israch describes the AP Hub as a central place where every aspect of payments is brought into one central cloud-based location. and overseas.”.

Accounts Payable

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

Silicon Valley firms consider India a key tech player and are increasingly putting their money in startups there. of India (NPCI) is reviewing an audit report to ensure the app’s compliance with local rules. Facebook’s WhatsApp is poised to roll out in India, but The National Payments Corp.

Auditing

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2018

No, not just in homeownership, but in business, too – and especially when it comes to upstart FinTech firms grappling with an ever-onerous compliance landscape. In the world of transaction monitoring for compliance, the spreadsheet becomes the all in all: a ledger, analytics, tracking, case management and auditing tool.

Compliance

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

“We have always emphasized that startups must concentrate not only on business development but to invest in risk control measures, while taking into account the volume and complexity of their activities, as well as to ensure proper compliance with legal requirements,” he added.

Concentration

The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

These challenges include financial issues, data security compliance, and talent retention problems. Compliance with Evolving Regulations Nonprofits are no strangers to regulatory and compliance issues. Audit and adjust technology and data practices based on current cybersecurity best practices. 2024 will be no different.

Nonprofit

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2018

In fact, new data from venture capital (VC) analysis firm CB Insights, analyzed by global management consulting and professional services firm Accenture Financial Services, suggests FinTech startups’ VC funding hit a new high last year, with major deals in the U.S., and India leading the charge. billion worth of investments.

B2B