Provider directory
Accounting and bookkeeping for tech startups
Tech startups need books that investors and due diligence teams will trust. That means clean records from the first month, proper treatment of fundraising instruments, share-based awards and grant claims, and monthly reporting on burn and runway. A generic bookkeeper may manage compliance but not investor reporting. The right provider can scale with the company, work with the SaaS tools founders already use and prepare for audit when the company outgrows the small company exemption.
In short: Tech startups usually need monthly close with burn rate, runway and management accounts for the board and correct recording of equity rounds, convertible notes and similar instruments from a accounting and bookkeeping provider. Check the questions below before you choose, or describe your need and get one to five free introductions.
What tech startups need from accounting and bookkeeping
- Monthly close with burn rate, runway and management accounts for the board
- Correct recording of equity rounds, convertible notes and similar instruments
- Revenue recognition for subscriptions, annual prepayments and usage-based billing
- Records that support government grant claims and their conditions
- Integration with payment processors, expense tools and cloud accounting software
- Readiness for investor due diligence and, later, statutory audit
Questions to ask a provider
- Which startups at a similar stage do you currently support, and what reports do you give their founders?
- How do you account for convertible instruments and share options?
- How do you recognise annual subscription revenue collected upfront?
- Can you support due diligence requests during a fundraise?
Pitfalls to avoid
- Messy early records become expensive to clean up when an investor asks for diligence
- Booking annual prepaid subscriptions as income on receipt overstates growth
- Grant conditions that are not tracked can lead to clawbacks
More on accounting and bookkeeping
Our guide to finding a accounting and bookkeeping provider in Singapore covers typical costs, rules and how matching works.
Accounting and bookkeeping providers in Singapore
Sleek
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Osome
Osome is an AI-enabled fintech company supporting over 40,000 global startups and SMEs. Operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, we help…
세원회계법인 - Seone Business Solutions Pte. Ltd.
SEONE is a premier Korean accounting firm in assurance, accounting and tax, and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust in the capital…
Margin Wheeler | Company Incorporation Singapore
Margin Wheeler is a leading corporate service provider in Singapore with decades of experience, having successfully incorporated thousands of companies across diverse industries…
VentureHaven Pte Ltd
At VentureHaven, we believe every business has the potential to be a great force for good, and a sustainable change-maker. That's why we support businesses to do what they do best…
Fastcorp Pte Ltd
At Fastcorp, we don't just help you incorporate your company. We help fast-track your growth. Our team consists of experienced professionals with years of legal, accounting and tax…
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Frequently asked questions
Which startups at a similar stage do you currently support, and what reports do you give their founders?
Ask each provider this directly and compare the answers in writing. Messy early records become expensive to clean up when an investor asks for diligence
How do you account for convertible instruments and share options?
Ask each provider this directly and compare the answers in writing. Messy early records become expensive to clean up when an investor asks for diligence
Can FYAdvisers introduce accounting and bookkeeping providers that work with tech startups?
Yes. Describe your business and what you need, and a concierge confirms your requirements, then introduces one to five providers that fit. It is free for businesses.
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