Technical Accounting
Technical Accounting Services for High-Growth Tech Startups
We handle complex GAAP issues, like revenue recognition, stock comp, and M&A accounting, so you don't have to. Fast, accurate, and audit-ready from day one.
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The Challenge
When the Financial Stakes Are High, Guesswork Isn't an Option
Once your company reaches the level of US GAAP financial reporting requirements, your accounting becomes significantly harder. Think highly complex and ever-evolving accounting guidance, alongside increased scrutiny by auditors or reviewers.
Here's the truth:
- Most startup finance teams aren't equipped for technical accounting
- Auditors expect proactive memos, documentation, and treatment rationale
- Getting it wrong delays deals, raises costs, and shakes investor confidence
Common Technical Accounting Topics We Handle
From M&A accounting to stock compensation, we bring deep expertise to the issues that matter most for growing companies.
When your company acquires or is acquired, there are specific GAAP requirements for how the transaction is accounted for at the acquisition date. We review acquisition documents, determine purchase price components, and revalue and allocate the acquisition-date balance sheet.
- Navigate ASC 805 complex guidance
- Determine transaction inclusions and exclusions
- Prepare opening balance sheet
- Partner with valuation specialists
- Create audit-ready supporting documentation
Adopted in 2022, ASC 842 requires all companies to record ALL leases on the balance sheet — including operating leases that were previously excluded. We handle the technical review and calculation of all identified leases.
- Technical review and calculation of all identified leases
- Develop comprehensive accounting policy and disclosures
- Search for previously unidentified leases
- Auditor-ready documentation package
ASC 606 provides a comprehensive 5-step model for recognizing revenue from customer contracts. It requires identifying performance obligations, measuring consideration, allocating over obligations, and selecting the right recognition method.
- Understand your revenue streams and contracts
- Technical review of contract samples
- Calculate necessary adjustments
- Document accounting policy for auditors
Early-stage companies often use creative funding with mixed instruments — common and preferred stock, warrants, convertible debt, SAFEs, and more. Accounting treatment varies significantly based on the features of each instrument.
- Review organizational and financing documents
- Determine correct accounting per instrument
- Document evaluation in technical memos
- Auditor-ready support materials
Stock options, restricted stock, SARs, profit interests, and phantom equity all require complex GAAP accounting. Treatment varies based on terms and features of each award.
- Support for various compensation plan systems
- Calculate stock compensation expense amounts
- Document technical evaluation in accounting policy
- Auditor-ready documentation
Your Team
Meet Your Expert Technical Accounting Consultants
Let our team navigate the complexities of US GAAP so you don't have to. With over 36 years of combined experience, our technical accountants deliver hands-on support where it matters most, from audit readiness and GAAP compliance to outsourced accounting that scales with growth.
Unlike full-service firms, we don't try to be everything to everyone. Technical accounting is all we do, so we do it damn well and get it right the first time.
Kyle Geers
CEO / Co-FounderKyle Geers is a CPA based in Los Angeles with 10+ years of experience in public accounting, specializing in financial statement audits and accounting advisory. He is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses accelerator program and a UCLA alum with extensive expertise in US GAAP and SEC Reporting.
Danielle Lewis
PrincipalDanielle Lewis is a Nevada-based CPA with 10+ years of experience, specializing in US GAAP and regulatory standards like ASC 980. She holds advanced degrees in accounting and economics from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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How to Get Started with Zeroed-In Consulting
Schedule a Discovery Call
To get started, we’ll review your current state, identify gaps, and give clear, honest feedback, fast.
Get a Tailored Game Plan
From there, we’ll prioritize the urgent issues and simplify the path to audit readiness with a clear strategy.
Ongoing Support
We operate as an extension of your team, not just for this audit, but to support your long-term growth.
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