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For Startups & New Businesses

Startup Accounting that gets your foundation right from day one.

Entity formation, accounting setup, and year-round tax strategy for startups and new businesses so the structure you choose today does not cost you tomorrow.

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Team working in an open-plan office

Get set up right from day one
Entity, books, and tax strategy from the start.
3,000+ clients served
Best Accountants, SBM Finalist
AICPA Member Firm
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Serving clients nationwide
What we solve

The startup mistakes that follow founders for years

Most year-one mistakes are invisible until they are expensive.

1
Wrong entity from day one
Starting as a sole proprietor when an S-corp or LLC would save thousands is one of the most common and costly early mistakes. The fix later is expensive.
2
No accounting system
Missing or messy records create chaos at tax time and block financing. Lenders and investors want clean financials. A shoebox of receipts does not qualify.
3
Missed startup deductions
Pre-launch costs, organizational expenses, and R&D credits are often entirely unclaimed. Up to $5K in startup costs is immediately deductible in year one.
4
Commingled accounts
Mixing business and personal finances pierces the corporate veil and invites IRS scrutiny. Clean separation from day one protects you and makes bookkeeping honest.
What we do

One firm for the whole financial back office.

Four services, one team, one monthly rhythm, all built around how your business actually runs.

Accounting
Investor-ready financials from day one.
Monthly close with a clean P&L
Burn rate and runway reporting
CFO-level advisory for fundraising

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Bookkeeping
Clean, reconciled books every month.
Investor- and board-ready records
Up-to-date books by the 10th
Audit-ready records year-round

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Managed Payroll
Your team, paid right, on time.
Full-service payroll runs and filings
Founder and early-hire compensation
Contractor and 1099 reporting

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Tax
Planning all year, not just April.
R&D credit capture
QSBS and equity-comp planning
Entity structure for fundraising

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The difference

We do things differently than most accountants.

Most firms are built around volume. File the return, move on, repeat. Here’s what you get with us instead.

What you’re used to
A default entity that costs you thousands every year
No accounting system until the IRS asks for records
Missed startup deductions nobody told you about
Business and personal accounts commingled from day one
A surprise tax bill at the end of year one
With Thompson Flaherty
The right entity for your goals, chosen before you launch
QuickBooks configured correctly from day one
Up to $5K in startup deductions claimed from the start
Clean separation that protects the corporate veil
Year-round tax planning so nothing surprises you in April
Getting started

How working together begins

The first call is completely free, with zero pressure and zero obligation. Just a straight, honest read on your business.

01
Free intro call
Tell us about the practice and your goals. No pressure and no commitment, just a real conversation.
Step 1
02
We review your numbers
We dig into your books, payroll, and prior returns, then show you exactly where we can help.
Step 2
03
We take the wheel
We transition your accounts, clean things up, and put reliable systems in place. Fast.
Step 3
04
Year-round partnership
Proactive planning, fast answers, and ongoing advisory. We’re in your corner all year.
Ongoing
The team

Who you’ll work with

You’ll work directly with the same CPA every time, someone who actually knows your numbers, your goals, and your industry.

Tyler Hawkins

Tyler Hawkins, CPA
Senior Certified Public Accountant
Kelly Flaherty

Kelly Flaherty, CPA
Senior Certified Public Accountant
Jim Klostermann

Jim Klostermann
Senior Tax Accountant
Christian Kimble

Christian Kimble, CPA
Certified Public Accountant

Common questions about startup accounting

Straight answers about working with us. Anything else? Bring it to the call.

Yes. Entity selection is one of the highest-value decisions a founder makes, and it is one of the first things we work through together. We look at your income, your goals, your growth plans, and your tax situation to recommend the structure that works best for you, not just the default.
Let’s talk
Ready to work with a CPA who actually gets back to you?
Whether it’s your books, payroll, or a real tax plan, let’s talk. The first call is free, with zero pressure.
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