Messy books lead to compliance headaches and funding delays.
We help startups set up clean, automated accounting systems with regular bookkeeping, reconciliations, and compliance tracking — so you can focus on growth while staying audit-ready.
With The Startup Lab, your financials will always be accurate, transparent, and investor-ready.
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Why Startups Must Maintain Proper Books
Many founders delay bookkeeping until tax season and face:
- Mis-reported expenses and incorrect profit figures
- Missed TDS/GST deadlines and penalties
- Cashflow confusion and poor decision-making
- Red flags during investor due diligence
A strong accounting system helps you make informed decisions, attract investors, and stay compliant.
What’s Included in Our Book keeping & Accounting Services
We deliver complete accounting and compliance management for startups.
Accounting System Setup
- Chart of accounts design as per your business
- Software setup on Zoho Books, Tally, or QuickBooks
- Migration of opening balances and data cleanup
Monthly Bookkeeping
- Recording of sales, purchases, and expenses
- Bank & payment gateway reconciliations
- Journal entries and depreciation adjustments
Statutory Compliance
- GST input/output reconciliation
- TDS deductions and payment support
- Monthly compliance review and MIS reporting
Financial Reporting
- Profit & loss statement, balance sheet, and cashflow
- Custom MIS reports for founders and investors
- Year-end closing and audit assistance
You get accurate, updated, and compliant books of accounts ready for any audit or funding round.
Our Accounting Process
We keep it streamlined and transparent:
Consultation
Understand your business structure & transaction flow
System Setup
Configure software and chart of accounts
Ongoing Bookkeeping
Monthly data entry, reconciliation & reporting
Compliance Review
Verify TDS, GST, and accounting accuracy
Timeline: Initial setup within 5–7 working days
Deliverables: Software setup + monthly bookkeeping + financial reports
Why Choose The Startup Lab
- 250+ startups onboarded on clean accounting systems
- Chartered Accountants and compliance experts on team
- Automated reconciliation & real-time dashboards
- Integration with payroll, GST, and ROC filings
- Trusted by VCs and accelerators for audit-ready books
We make bookkeeping simple, structured, and scalable for growing startups.
Benefits of Proper Accounting
- Get real-time view of profits and expenses
- Stay compliant with TDS, GST, and ROC filings
- Avoid last-minute chaos during audits or due diligence
- Build financial discipline for faster fundraising
- Make informed business and hiring decisions
Common Objections (And Our Solutions)
“We only have a few transactions — do we need bookkeeping now?”
Yes. Regular bookkeeping prevents year-end errors and missed compliances.
“Our CA handles everything manually.”
Manual tracking is error-prone. We use cloud-based software with full visibility.
“We can manage accounting later.”
Clean books now save hours during tax filings and funding rounds.
FAQs About Bookkeeping & Accounting
Recording of income, expenses, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
We work with Tally, Zoho Books, and QuickBooks — as per your preference.
Yes, we share P&L, balance sheet, and custom MIS each month.
Yes, we provide unified bookkeeping + payroll + GST compliance.
Absolutely. Our reports meet investor and auditor standards.
Keep Your Books Clean, Compliant, and Investor-Ready
Let us handle your bookkeeping and accounting while you focus on scaling your startup.
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