Transform Your Financials: Cash to Accrual in Just One Month

The power of accrual accounting is within reach. Access indinero’s expert guidance in this 5-step guide. 

Are Your Startup Finances Ready for Inspection?

Investors expect to see accrual-basis financials. Don’t let your accounting method hold you back from securing funding. 

  • Get a clear picture of your company’s financial health
  • Match revenues with expenses for accurate profit margins
  • Present professional, investor-ready financial statements

Introducing inDinero’s 5-Step Playbook

Our expert-crafted playbook guides you through the entire process of converting from cash to accrual accounting in just one month.

  1. Close the Current Month in Cash
  2. Update Revenue for the Fiscal Year
  3. Update Expenses for the Fiscal Year
  4. Generate Brand New Financial Reports in Accrual
  5. Controller Review of Converted Reports and Revenue Recognition
"Transferring our financials to accrual allowed us to better match our expenses and revenues. More importantly, it allowed us to show how our top line develops on a month-by-month basis, which was crucial in securing our Series A's first leg in 2020." Sergej Dolezil, CFO, Amodo Inc.

Why Converting from Cash to Accrual is Critical for Your Business

As your business grows, the way you manage your finances needs to evolve too. Converting from cash to accrual accounting isn’t just a change in bookkeeping – it’s a strategic move that can transform how you understand and present your business’s financial health.

 1. Accurate Financial Picture

Cash-basis accounting only shows money when it changes hands. Accrual accounting recognizes revenue and expenses when they’re earned or incurred, giving you a more accurate view of your business’s true financial position at any given time.

2. Better Decision Making

With accrual accounting, you can see trends and patterns in your business that might be hidden in cash-basis statements. This insight allows for more informed strategic decisions about resource allocation, pricing, and growth initiatives.

3. Investor and Lender Appeal

Most investors and lenders require accrual-basis financial statements. They want to see a comprehensive view of your business’s financial health, including outstanding receivables and payables, which cash-basis accounting doesn’t provide.

4. Compliance and Scalability

As your business grows, you may be required by law to use accrual accounting. Making the switch early prepares you for future growth and ensures compliance with financial reporting standards.

5. Improved Budgeting and Forecasting

Accrual accounting allows for more accurate budget creation and financial forecasting. By matching revenues with related expenses, you can better predict future financial performance and cash flow needs.

6. Enhanced Business Valuation

When it comes time to value your business – whether for investment rounds, loans, or potential sale – accrual-basis financial statements provide a clearer, more comprehensive picture of your company’s worth.

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