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Technical Accounting

Why Technical Accounting Matters

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Technical accounting means researching complex transactions under GAAP and documenting defensible positions. It's what auditors, buyers, and regulators expect when the numbers aren't straightforward.

Examples

  • Revenue recognition for SaaS or long-term contracts
  • Stock compensation and equity
  • Crypto staking, DeFi, and digital assets
  • Business combinations and purchase accounting

When you need it

  • Complex transactions that don't fit standard categories
  • First audit - auditors will question non-standard positions
  • Crypto or digital asset operations
  • Regulatory or bank requirements for documented positions

The deliverable is usually a position memo: clear, written support that survives scrutiny. That's what technical accounting provides.

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