Accounting & Financial Ops
Get into the numbers.

How to categorize business expenses (and avoid an IRS audit)
A practical guide for startup founders on business expense categories, tax deductions, and common mistakes that trigger IRS scrutiny. Plus, how to stay audit-ready all year.
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Should you use project-based or retainer-based accounting?
Explore a framework for choosing the right outsourced accounting model based on your stage, complexity, and needs.
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5 bookkeeping mistakes founders make — and how to avoid them
A practical guide for founders who want cleaner books, faster closes, and fewer financial surprises.

Writing your first startup treasury policy
Defining how your company manages cash

How to reduce operating expenses
A practical framework for founders who want to extend runway without slowing down growth.
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Mercury for Accountants resource library
Your trusted source of accounting resources, insights, and more

Step 1: Signal and stories
Learn why accounting professionals choose Mercury — a financial platform built for you and your clients.
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Step 3: Accountant set-up
This one-stop resource helps you streamline onboarding, explore partner perks, and confidently advocate for modern banking solutions.
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Step 5: Team set-up and training
Think your current bank is “good enough”? Dive into the reasons why Mercury can eliminate banking pain points.
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Step 6: Client identification, assessment and conversation
Find out if Mercury is a good fit for your clients.
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Step 8: Stay connected
Now that you’ve explored Mercury for Accountants resources, stay connected and follow along on social media.
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