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This guide walks users through verifying the complete setup of their Fondo account. It covers essential financial checks, including synchronizing bank transactions, reviewing automated transaction categorization (payroll, software, office), and confirming eligibility and data needed for R&D tax credits. Use this when initially setting up or auditing your core financial data flow.

A comprehensive guide to diagnose and resolve common operational issues within the Fondo platform. It provides step-by-step solutions for sync failures (bank transactions, payroll data), expense categorization errors, and complex R&D tax credit qualification problems. Ideal for finance teams and small business owners needing to maintain data integrity and compliance.

Automates the core monthly financial close process for Fondo. This workflow guides users through critical tasks including bank reconciliation, transaction categorization, and the preparation of essential financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). It is vital for assessing the company's financial health, preparing materials for board meetings, and facilitating fundraising efforts.

Executes the comprehensive workflow for claiming Research & Development (R&D) tax credits through Fondo. This skill guides users through qualifying R&D expense calculation, prepares the necessary Form 6765, and manages the payroll tax offset process for startups, potentially saving up to $500,000 annually.

A comprehensive guide for startups to maximize Return on Investment (ROI) by optimizing operational costs and leveraging R&D tax credits. This skill covers strategies for improving bookkeeping efficiency, structuring employment (W-2 vs. contractor), selecting the optimal financial plan, and minimizing overall accounting complexity using Fondo's tools.

This skill provides a comprehensive solution for deploying containerized financial dashboards and reporting tools. It integrates with Fondo's API to manage tax filings, compliance status, and complex financial reporting across multiple entities. It supports production-grade deployment, including Dockerization, robust health checks, and zero-downtime rolling updates, ensuring reliable operation during critical tax periods.

This comprehensive guide details the setup process for the Fondo platform, designed for automated startup bookkeeping, tax filing, and tracking R&D tax credits. Users must connect core financial sources, including payroll providers (e.g., Gusto, QuickBooks), corporate bank accounts (via Plaid), and expense management tools (e.g., Brex, Ramp). Following these steps ensures seamless data synchronization and compliance for US-incorporated businesses.

A comprehensive checklist to guide businesses through year-end financial closing, tax preparation, and compliance filing. It verifies the synchronization of data from banking, payroll, and expense platforms, ensuring all integrations are active, records are reconciled, and regulatory requirements are met to prevent missed deadlines or audit risks.

This reference architecture outlines a comprehensive financial stack for startups. It centralizes core financial functions—including banking (Mercury), payroll (Gusto), revenue/expense tracking (Stripe/Brex), and advanced bookkeeping/tax services (Fondo)—into a unified data flow. It helps founders and finance teams manage everything from daily transactions to monthly closing, tax filings (like R&D credits), and generating board reports efficiently.

A comprehensive guide detailing the process of migrating bookkeeping and accounting services to Fondo. It covers multiple scenarios, including transfers from DIY solutions, other firms (like QuickBooks, Pilot, Bench), and managing changes in accountants. The guide outlines necessary data preparation (GL exports, bank statements, tax records) and the phased onboarding process to ensure seamless financial continuity for growing businesses.