The key issues
A clear organisation from registration
Legal form, capital and founder status were chosen at incorporation, with your lawyer or on your own. We take over from registration and follow the accounting and tax consequences, notably when investors come in.
Cash first
Following monthly cash burn and the runway before new financing: a vital indicator.
Investors
Fundraising, BSPCE (French employee share warrants), reporting: requirements for rigour and speed.
What we can take care of, à la carte
- Start as soon as the company is registered
- Forecast and financing plan, on request
- Annual accounts and interim closings
- Cash follow-up and forecasts, on request
- Payroll and incentive instruments
- Financial information for investors and the bank
- Capital operations
Your goals, our answers
“I want to prepare for investors”
On request, we prepare the financial information expected with you: up-to-date accounts, indicators, cap table.
“I want to convince my bank or investors”
On request, we build a realistic forecast consistent with your model and help you present it.
“I want to follow my cash closely”
As an option, a monthly dashboard shows where you stand and how much runway remains.
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, à la carte. Each one is quoted in advance, at the frequency you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Startup founder: should I pay myself from the start?
Not necessarily. Many founders start without pay, which affects their social protection. Others combine with another income. We help you find the balance. See director’s remuneration
Startup: what changes when an investor joins the capital?
Capital increase, share premium, new shareholders: the operation is reflected in your accounts and legal obligations. We handle the accounting, in coordination with your lawyer.
What are BSPCE (French founder share warrants)?
French warrants allowing employees and directors to subscribe for shares at a price set in advance, under conditions. Setting them up needs a shareholder decision and the right accounting and social treatment.
Which accounting documents should a startup prepare for a fundraising?
A forecast, up-to-date accounts, a cap table and often monthly indicators. Clean, quickly available accounts make investors’ due diligence easier.
Startup: when should we move from a spreadsheet to proper reporting?
As soon as you have investors or a team to manage. Simple, reliable, regular monthly reporting builds your partners’ confidence.
Registered startup: does your accountant in France support you from the accounts to investor reporting?
Yes. From registration, the accounting and tax engagement covers bookkeeping, annual accounts, the tax return and VAT of your company. Payroll and incentive instruments, forecasts, dashboards and investor reporting are offered on request and priced in advance, taking into account your cash and the founders’ pay. You move fast, on reliable figures. In 2 minutes, your meeting is booked; in 5 more minutes, your fee estimate is shown. Get my free meeting and quote
Startup already working with an accountant in France: how do you join us?
It is simple: you send your termination letter to your previous firm (we give you an example to adapt), and we organise the handover of your file with them, in line with professional rules. A well-prepared handover lets you approach your next fundraising with up-to-date accounts. See the steps to change accountant
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, à la carte. Each one is quoted in advance, at the frequency you choose.