
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.
Always up-to-date books
Clean, actionable reports
Clear visibility into cash, margin, and runway
Proactive insights from experienced accountants
Systems that scale with your business
Whether you're seed-stage or scaling, we keep your financials clean, compliant, and ready for investor scrutiny.

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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
“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
“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
“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 Unlike any number cruncher I have ever met, they abandon outdated systems and move to new, innovative ones.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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost Efficiency
ACCOUNTING PROSE
1/3 the cost of building a full-time team—with better coverage.
IN-HOUSE
Salaries, taxes, benefits… and still skill gaps.
Scalability
ACCOUNTING PROSE
Flexible support that scales with you—from seed to Series C.
IN-HOUSE
One person wearing too many hats.
Technology Expertise
ACCOUNTING PROSE
We automate your stack—Xero, Gusto, Ramp, and more.
IN-HOUSE
Manual processes + disconnected tools.
Strategic Guidance
ACCOUNTING PROSE
Proactive insights from a team that’s seen it all.
IN-HOUSE
Reactive advice, limited strategic experience.
Results That Matter
ACCOUNTING PROSE
Investor-ready books, actionable dashboards, and peace of mind.
IN-HOUSE
Spreadsheets, stress, and second-guessing.
ACCOUNTING PROSE | IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTANT | |
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Cost Efficiency |
1/3 the cost of building a full-time team—with better coverage. |
Salaries, taxes, benefits… and still skill gaps. |
Scalability |
Flexible support that scales with you—from seed to Series C. |
One person wearing too many hats. |
Technology Expertise |
We automate your stack—Xero, Gusto, Ramp, and more. |
Manual processes + disconnected tools. |
Strategic Guidance |
Proactive insights from a team that’s seen it all. |
Reactive advice, limited strategic experience. |
360° Support |
A full team in your corner—accountants, tech pros, and HR partners. |
One hire. No backup when life happens. |
Results That Matter |
Investor-ready books, actionable dashboards, and peace of mind. |
Spreadsheets, stress, and second-guessing. |
Have questions? We've got you.
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My books are a mess! Can you help me?
Yes! We work with clients with books in a wide variety of states as well as those who don’t have any books at all.
The time it takes to get you set up in Xero will depend on the complexity of your business and how far back we need to go, but generally, the onboarding process takes about five weeks.
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Can you pay my bills for me?
We sure can! We use Ramp to set up bill approval workflows, guaranteeing that bills that are paid are approved by you (or a member of your management team). Bills can be paid via check, ACH, wire, or credit card, giving you plenty of options to pay your vendors.
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Can you file my taxes?
No, we do not prepare business or personal income tax returns, but we have a network of amazing CPAs we can refer you to.
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What accounting software do you use?
We use Xero because it’s the best accounting software on the planet. Don’t believe us? Check out what people are saying on G2, TrustRadius, and Trust Pilot.
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Can you integrate the software I use with Xero?
Xero integrates hundreds of apps, so we can often integrate the tools that you use every day. If there’s not a Xero integration available, we can also explore using Zapier to get things synced up.
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Who will be on my accounting team?
You’ll start by working with a dedicated Onboarding Accountant whose work is reviewed by a Controller. Once onboarding is complete, you’ll receive a dedicated Client Accounting Manage, supported by a Client Accounting Associate. Just like during onboarding, your file is always reviewed by a Controller who performs an exhaustive review before the financials land in your inbox.
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What is your cancellation policy?
We never lock our clients into long-term contracts and only ask for four weeks’ notice should you need to cancel. This gives us enough time to transition your setup to your new accounting team, and provide assistance should they have questions once they take over.
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What happens to my Xero file if I cancel?
Should you decide to move on, transferring your Xero file to you or your new accounting team is simple. We only need the name and email address of the person responsible for paying for the Xero subscription, and we can send the file to its new owner. Nothing changes in your file, other than the credit card that is associated with it.