Outsourced Accounting for CPA Firm Managing Subscription-Based Startups

Industry

CPA Firm (Startup & SaaS Focus)

Services Provided

Subscription Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue Tracking, Monthly Close Support

Location

San Francisco, California

Engagement Duration

Since August 2023

The Challenge

This CPA firm worked with high-growth startups but faced:

  • Revenue Recognition Gaps: MRR and deferred revenue were misaligned.
  • Cash vs. Accrual Confusion: Clients lacked visibility into real profitability.
  • CPA Time Drain: Partners had to assist with cleanups before advisory calls.

Our Solution

We implemented a SaaS-specific accounting process:

Subscription Accounting Support

  • Used QuickBooks + SaaSOptics for automated revenue recognition.
  • Monthly deferral schedules created and matched to contracts.

Accurate Accrual-Based Books

  • Categorized costs into COGS, marketing, and tech stack buckets.
  • Delivered investor-ready financial statements monthly.

The Results

After just six months of working with us, the business experienced tangible improvements:

Metric Before After
Revenue Accuracy Delayed & Inconsistent Fully Accrual-Compliant
Monthly Close Time 12+ Days 5 Days
CPA Advisory Hours Available Limited Doubled

Key Takeaways

  • Outsourced accounting for startups increases reporting accuracy.
  • SaaS businesses require specialized revenue recognition support.
  • Partnering with offshore teams saves time during high-growth phases.

Client Testimonial

Your team lets us deliver CFO-level clarity to startup founders—on time, every time.

Managing Partner, SaaS CPA Firm

San Francisco

Outsourced Accounting for SaaS & Startup Clients

Clean financials. Faster closes. Founder-ready insights.

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