My co-founder Noah Eisner is the real genius when it comes to this stuff. Many startups rely on part-time help & have an accountant who comes in a few times a month at the beginning. Your best bet is to use your existing network and find someone you know and trust. We were lucky enough to do that & got some great help at a very reasonable rate.

Of course there are firms that specialize in accounting and financial help for startups but they can be pricey and are usually way more than you need for the first year or two.

Good luck and best wishes with your startup! And be sure to check out Coupa’s on demand purchasing service once your non payroll spend gets above 10K a month!

I enjoy reading your posts, which are very very helpful to startup founders who want to spend their money efficiently. What’s your recommendation for a good (responsive, reasonable rate) accountant?

Thanks!