Startup Basics & Avoiding Costly Mistakes
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What: Startup Basics & Avoiding Costly mistakes
When: Feb 24, 2026 at 5:30PM
Where: Silicon Valley Bank, Seattle Office, address provided upon registration.
Beverages and light snacks will be provided.
Networking: Stick around after the presentation to connect with fellow founders and the KBF team.
Ever wonder about the absolute basic accounting system your startup should have? Building a startup is hard enough without the "unknown unknowns" of tax and accounting dragging you down. Join Peter Buss and Brady Moreira from KBF for a deep dive into the financial foundations every founder needs to master.
From choosing the right entity structure to navigating the complexities of the R&D tax credit, this session is designed to help you avoid the expensive pitfalls that often catch early-stage companies off guard.
What We’ll Cover
The Foundation: Business structure and entity selection—getting it right the first time.
The Funding Gap: Understanding the tax implications of investment and fundraising.
Compliance 101: Essential startup deadlines and filing requirements you can’t afford to miss.
Modern Challenges: Navigating Economic Nexus for sales tax (a must for distributed software) and optimizing R&D tax credit workflows.
Operational Wins: Best practices for expense tracking and receipt management.
About Your Speakers
Peter Buss and Brady Moreira represent KBF, a rapidly growing CPA firm that offers a comprehensive range of tax, assurance and advisory services. KBF is a recognized leader in Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory services. KBF serves hundreds of public, private equity-owned and venture-backed companies, as well as select dynamic privately-held businesses.
Peter Buss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterbuss/
Brady Moreira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradymoreira/
Spring 2026 cohort starts April 22. Apply at fi.co/seattle