Technology & SaaS Bookkeeping Services

Technology and SaaS businesses face unique accounting challenges that traditional bookkeeping services aren't equipped to handle. Subscription business models require sophisticated revenue recognition under ASC 606/IFRS 15 for multi-element contracts, deferred revenue tracking, and churn analysis. Software development costs must be properly capitalized and amortized under specific accounting rules. SaaS companies need specialized metrics tracking—MRR, ARR, churn rate, LTV/CAC ratios, net revenue retention—that don't apply to traditional businesses.

Technology startups require burn rate tracking, runway calculation, and fundraising metrics that support investor due diligence. R&D activities need detailed tracking for SR&ED tax credit claims, which can return 35-65% of eligible development costs. Equity compensation, stock options, and complex cap tables demand specialized administration. Our technology bookkeeping services are specifically designed for these unique challenges, providing the financial foundation tech companies need to scale, raise capital, and achieve successful exits.

Our SaaS accounting services provide comprehensive metrics tracking and subscription revenue recognition designed specifically for technology companies. We implement automated systems that track key SaaS metrics in real-time: Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), customer churn rate, net revenue retention (NRR), customer lifetime value (LTV), customer acquisition cost (CAC), and LTV/CAC ratios. Our SaaS metrics dashboards provide visibility into cohort analysis, revenue by customer segment, and unit economics that drive growth and profitability.

We handle complex ASC 606 revenue recognition for multi-element arrangements (software licenses, subscriptions, support services), allocate transaction price to performance obligations, and recognize revenue over time as obligations are satisfied. Our deferred revenue management tracks contract liability, automates revenue recognition schedules, and provides real-time visibility into future revenue. SaaS companies gain accurate financial reporting for investors, optimized pricing strategies, and insights that improve customer retention and unit economics. Technology businesses typically see 20-30% improvement in forecast accuracy and 15-25% reduction in revenue recognition errors through proper subscription accounting systems.

Our R&D tax credit optimization services help technology companies maximize Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits, which can return 35-65% of eligible development costs as tax refunds. We identify all eligible SR&ED activities including experimental development, applied research, and basic research. Our comprehensive claim management tracks eligible labor hours, materials, and overhead costs, prepares technical documentation that meets CRA requirements, and manages claim submissions to optimize credit utilization.

We implement time tracking systems that capture eligible development hours without disrupting engineering workflows, integrate with project management platforms to document experimental activities, and maintain detailed records that support claims during CRA audits. Our SR&ED expertise spans software development, systems integration, platform development, and technology R&D. Technology companies typically recover $50,000-$500,000+ annually in SR&ED refunds, significantly reducing their net R&D costs. We also coordinate with tax planning strategies to optimize claim timing, utilization of carryforwards, and integration with other R&D incentives like IRAP and provincial tax credits.

Technology startup accounting requires specialized expertise in burn rate tracking, runway calculation, and investor reporting that goes far beyond traditional bookkeeping. Our startup accounting services provide comprehensive financial dashboards that track burn rate (gross and net), runway (months of cash remaining), fundraising metrics, and key performance indicators that investors expect to see. We implement sophisticated cash flow forecasting that models different growth scenarios, hiring plans, and fundraising timelines, helping founders make informed decisions about spending and fundraising strategy.

Our investor reporting services generate board-ready financial packages, including profit and loss, cash flow statements, burn rate analysis, cohort metrics (for SaaS), unit economics, and budget-to-actual variance analysis. We support due diligence for fundraising with organized financial records, KPI dashboards, and metric definitions that align with investor expectations. Technology startups benefit from reduced fundraising friction, improved investor confidence, and financial systems that scale from pre-seed through Series E and beyond. Our fundraising support also includes cap table management, scenario modeling for term sheets, and financial projections that support valuation discussions.

Our equity compensation management services provide comprehensive administration of stock option plans, employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), and employee share ownership programs for technology companies. We manage option pool allocations, track vesting schedules, calculate fair value for financial reporting under ASC 718, and ensure compliance with securities regulations. Our equity administration systems integrate with HR platforms for seamless employee onboarding, automate option exercises and settlements, and maintain detailed cap table accuracy.

We support complex equity structures including multiple option pools, restricted stock units (RSUs), stock appreciation rights (SARs), and convertible instruments from fundraising rounds. Our cap table management tracks ownership percentages, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution provisions, and exit scenario modeling. Technology companies benefit from accurate 409A valuations, compliant equity plan administration, and investor-ready cap tables that support due diligence. Our expertise spans pre-I private companies through public company reporting requirements, providing seamless equity administration through all growth stages including IPO considerations and secondary market transactions.

Software capitalization significantly impacts technology company financial statements and tax reporting, yet many companies fail to properly track and capitalize development costs. Our software capitalization services implement sophisticated tracking systems that distinguish between research and development phases (expensed) versus application development stages (capitalized) under appropriate accounting standards. We track all development expenditures including labor, overhead, and direct costs, apply proper capitalization criteria, and implement amortization schedules that accurately reflect software useful life.

Our software asset management systems handle internal-use software versus software developed for external sale (different accounting rules), manage capitalization for platform development versus maintenance activities, and track impairment testing requirements. Technology companies benefit from optimized tax deductions through proper capitalization timing, accurate financial statement presentation for investors, and compliance with both Canadian ASPE/IFRS and US GAAP requirements for cross-border businesses. We implement automated cost tracking that integrates with development workflows, capture time allocation data, and generate comprehensive audit trails supporting capitalized software balances. Proper software capitalization typically improves EBITDA by 10-30% for development-stage companies while maintaining tax compliance.