Do I need accrual books at seed?

Not required but strongly preferred. Post-seed almost always requires accrual.

What does Pilot cost?

Starts around $499/mo, scales with transaction volume and complexity.

Compare Pilot and Bench for startup bookkeeping — accrual accounting, CFO services, pricing, and diligence readiness.

Both do bookkeeping. Only Pilot handles accrual accounting out of the box, which is what VC diligence expects past seed.

VC-backed startups needing GAAP accrual books, R&D credit filings, and fractional CFO access.

Pre-seed or lifestyle businesses on cash-basis accounting. Cheaper, less sophisticated.

Raising a priced Series A. Investors will ask for accrual books; switching costs 2-3 months of catch-up work.

Do I need accrual books at seed?: Not required but strongly preferred. Post-seed almost always requires accrual.
What does Pilot cost?: Starts around $499/mo, scales with transaction volume and complexity.