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Outsourced Accounting for Startups

Get the accounting team you wish you hired months ago

Our expert team delivers clean, real-time financials, smart systems, and strategic insights that actually move your business forward.

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Why Founders Choose Us

Startups move fast. Your back office should too. At Accounting Prose, we go beyond just keeping your books in order. We give you the power of a full-stack finance team—fractional, proactive, and obsessively accurate.

custom-bullet Always up-to-date books
custom-bullet Clean, actionable reports
custom-bullet Clear visibility into cash, margin, and runway
custom-bullet Proactive insights from experienced accountants
custom-bullet Systems that scale with your business

 

Whether you're seed-stage or scaling, we keep your financials clean, compliant, and ready for investor scrutiny.

 

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The Ultimate M&A and Funding Checklist for Founders 

Use this comprehensive checklist to prepare your financials, documents, and team the way investors expect — and boost your chances of funding or acquisition success. 

Finally, An Accounting Team That Actually Helps You Grow.

You’ve got enough on your plate— we’ll make sure your numbers never fall behind.

With weekly updates and always-current books, you can stop stressing about what’s overdue and stay focused on growth.

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Accounting Prose

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Thoughtful Discovery

We begin with a deep-dive into your financials and operations to understand what’s working—and what needs fixing. Then we design a system that’s streamlined, scalable, and ready to grow with you.

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Clean Books & Powerful Reports

We don’t just get your books in order—we build a foundation for clarity and confident decisions. Every transaction is reconciled, and your reports are customized to show what matters most: margin, cash, runway, and growth.

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No More Sales Tax Guesswork

We track your nexus, handle sales tax filings, and set up your systems so everything runs on autopilot. No more weekend catch-up sessions or digging through tax notices—we’ve got it covered.

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Your Finance Superpower, On Demand

With expert guidance, easy-to-read dashboards, and real-time answers, you’ll stop feeling behind and start making smarter, faster decisions. We’re not just a team—you’ll feel like we’re part of yours.

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“Accounting Prose is at the top of their game.”


Having a friendly and dedicated team assist in handling the books has been a huge time and money saver. They’ve always been flexible in working with our systems and making sure the right solutions are in place.


Arthur Dodd
Owner & CTO, Blue Collar Computing

jon-boles

“My accounting and finance stress has been relieved 100%”


As an entrepreneur and business owner of multiple businesses, they definitely know how to take the workload and stress off my plate so I can focus on what matters: growing my business.

Jon Boles
Founder & CEO, Avintiv Media

russ-perry

“I FREAKING LOVE Accounting Prose!”


Thank you for streamlined processes, total accountability, and an awesome vibe and culture. I would recommend them to any small business or entrepreneur.

Russ Perry
Founder & CEO, Design Pickle

dean-heckler

“Accounting Prose is a new breed.”


They not only keep on top of my books, but they actively work to innovate their own tools and processes. Unlike any number cruncher I have ever met, they abandon outdated systems and move to new, innovative ones. Accounting Prose is worth every penny.

Dean Heckler 
CEO, Heckler Design

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“I don’t think of them as my accountants, but as my partner in business.”


Their forward-thinking approach and utilization of the best technology are what sold me on Accounting Prose. They have been easy to work with and always on point.

Ken Marley
Owner, Denver Small Moves

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“I STRONGLY recommend Accounting Prose to any/all small business owners.”


Since working with Accounting Prose, I've been able to focus more time and energy on operations & growing my business.

Matt Johannsen
CoFounder & CFO, Upstairs Circus

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“Accounting Prose is a high-tech responsive business partner with excellent customer service.”


Last Friday I had an urgent matter that needed immediate attention. My accountant listened, took immediate action, and helped resolve the problem Friday night, so that I could relax over the weekend.

Brett Gibson
Owner, Gibson Law Office

mike-arce

“Accounting Prose is AWESOME!”


Accounting Prose is very professional and super organized.  I love how they use up to date and easy to use tools online. I highly recommend them!

Mike Arce
Founder, Loud Rumor

roanne-thorne

“With Accounting Prose on board I can focus on running the business and not crunching the numbers.”


Accounting Prose is amazing. They are knowledgeable, technically savvy and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend them.

RoAnne Thorne
Principal & CFO

HOW IT WORKS

Our Proven 4-Step Accounting Process

Every great outcome starts with a solid foundation. Here's how we get your financials investor-ready and founder-friendly.
STEP 1

Assess & Understand

We start with a deep dive into your finances—reviewing documentation, understanding your systems, and identifying what’s working (and what’s not). The goal? A crystal-clear picture of where you stand and what needs fixing.

 

STEP 2

Systematize Your Success

Next, we build and document streamlined, scalable accounting processes tailored to your business. With automation and repeatable workflows in place, everything runs like clockwork—freeing up your time for what matters most.

 

STEP 3

Get Your Books in Shape

We migrate your data into Xero, apply a clean chart of accounts, and reconcile every transaction. Your books won’t just be tidy—they’ll be investor-ready and built to scale.

 

STEP 4

Get Reports That Drive Action

Once the books are clean, we deliver reports you’ll actually use—tailored to your goals and growth stage. Think clarity on cash flow, margin, and runway—not just a stack of PDFs.

 

 

Cleaner Books, Faster Insights, and Better Decisions.

Without the headache of managing an in-house hire.

 

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A Smarter Way to Build Your Finance Team.

Building an internal team is expensive, slow, and often overwhelming. Accounting Prose gives you a smarter alternative: a full-stack finance team that scales with you—without the overhead or hassle.
THE IN-HOUSE REALITY

What Your $120K Actually Buys

 

The True Cost

Salary + taxes + benefits + software = $150K+/year. Then add recruiting fees ($30K), onboarding time, and the 6-month learning curve before they're fully productive.

 

One Person, Infinite Hats

Your accountant becomes bookkeeper, CFO, payroll admin, benefits coordinator, and IT troubleshooter—all poorly. When they're on vacation or sick, everything stops.

 

The Manual Grind

Disconnected tools mean manual reconciliation. 10-15 hours/month spent copying data between systems. Month-end close drags on, and you wonder when you will ever get your financials. 

 

Strategic Blind Spots

They know accounting, but not your industry. No context on industry-specific metrics, burn multiples, or what investors actually want to see. Reactive advice when you need strategic guidance.

THE ACCOUNTING PROSE ALTERNATIVE

What $50K/Year Gets You

 

Real Cost Efficiency

⅓ the cost with zero recruiting, benefits, or turnover expenses. Our fees scale with you as you grow and your needs change– you only ever pay for what you need.

 

An Actual Team

Dedicated accountant + controller + tech specialist + HR partner. No single point of failure. When someone's out, the team continues because all processes are documented and everyone is cross trained. 

 

Automation-First Stack

We connect Xero + Gusto + Ramp + your tools with automated workflows. Month-end close in 10 days, not 4 weeks. Real-time dashboards, not spreadsheet chaos.

 

Strategic Experience

Proactive insights on burn, runway, unit economics. Investor-ready financials without the last-minute scramble.

 

Get Your Full Finance Team for Less Than One Hire

See exactly what a FinOps team costs for your stage—and what you'll actually get.

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