Join host Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, as she discusses launching your business to new heights while keeping your budget grounded with customer acquisition costs. Focusing on how Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses can effectively measure and op

Free Trial Subscriptions and Galactic Growth

Apr 10th, 2024 8m 4s

Join host Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, as she discusses the intricate relationship between free trial subscriptions and the financial challenges Software as a Service (SaaS) companies face. Focusing on key metrics such as churn rates, Carla unravels

Interstellar Tax Strategies for SaaS Companies

Mar 27th, 2024 15m 30s

Join host Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, as she chats with Jim LaHam, Senior Tax Partner at Berman Hopkins CPAs & Associates, about the intricate world of tax regulations and tax strategies tailored for SAAS companies. From navigating the evolving tax

Fractional Controllers in the SaaS Universe

Mar 13th, 2024 8m 3s

In this episode, Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, focuses on the unique pros and cons of having a Fractional Controller for your Software as a Service (SaaS) company. From optimizing cash flow and forecasting to navigating compliance and regulatory fram

Code & Copyright: Navigating Intellectual Property in the SaaS Sphere

Feb 28th, 2024 14m 17s

In this episode, Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, sits down with Kelly Swartz, an accomplished intellectual property and tax lawyer from Widerman Malek in Melbourne, Florida. From patents and copyrights to trade secrets and licensing agreements, Carla a

Cosmic Challenges: Tackling Churn Rates in the SaaS Industry

Feb 14th, 2024 6m 18s

In this episode, Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, dives into the intricacies of churn rate within the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, drawing insights from the Rocket Money commercials and app. Through this example, we explore how customer and re

Check Your Ego in Outer Space

Jan 31st, 2024 9m 19s

In the competitive landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), ego can be both a driving force and a stumbling block. Whether it is a reluctance to pivot, a resistance to feedback, or a refusal to acknowledge mistakes, ego-driven behaviors can s

Navigating Revenue Recognition in the SaaS Industry

Jan 31st, 2024 6m 30s

In this episode, Carla McRae, CPA, CGMA, dives into revenue recognition in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, using the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 as a guiding example. As gamers eagerly await the release of the next-gen console,

Introduction to SaaS Blast

Jan 31st, 2024 1m 48s

In the "SaaS Blast" podcast, Carla McRae, a fractional Chief Financial Officer, Certified Public Accountant, and seasoned financial expert, guides SaaS founders through the intricacies of financial management in the tech industry. With her weal

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