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Automating Revenue Recognition for SaaS: Reasons to Migrate from Spreadsheets

As SaaS companies grow, the importance of following GAAP accounting principles for revenue recognition becomes more critical as the business seeks external capital through selling equity or raising debt. Manual journal entries, spreadsheet-based reconciliations, and…

OrdwayJuly 31, 2025

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Account Hierarchy

What It Means (Simple Explanation) Account hierarchy refers to the structured relationship between multiple customer accounts or sub-accounts within a parent organization. It enables SaaS companies to manage sales, customer success, billing, contract commitments, accounting,…

Sreecharan YadatiJuly 30, 2025

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FAQs Subscription Billing FAQs

How long does it take to implement a billing system for a SaaS company?

Short Answer Implementing a SaaS billing system typically takes 6 to 12 weeks. The timeline depends on billing model complexity, integration to upstream and downstream systems, and the cleanliness of historical contract data. Why Billing…

Sreecharan YadatiJuly 30, 2025

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Invoice Number

What It Means (Simple Explanation) To the average person the invoice number is just that—a number stamped on a bill. But in SaaS finance, it's more than a label. It's how billing systems keep track…

Sreecharan YadatiJuly 30, 2025

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Step-by-Step Process to Successfully Implement a New SaaS Billing System

SaaS billing migrations are deceptively dangerous.What looks like a simple “platform switch” can trigger downstream chaos — misfired invoices, corrupted revenue recognition schedules, missed renewals, and CFOs getting blindsided in board meetings.And yet, most billing…

OrdwayJuly 30, 2025

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Billing Waterfall

Billing waterfall automates invoicing schedules and payment allocations—essential for accurate MRR/ARR, reduced DSO, and ASC 606 compliance.

OrdwayJuly 29, 2025

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Free Trial vs Freemium: Which Model Wins for SaaS Customer Acquisition?

Not all new logos are created equal — and neither are the models you use to acquire them. SaaS teams are hitting a wall. Lead gen is expensive, inbound is noisy, and product-led growth isn’t…

OrdwayJuly 28, 2025

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14 Days vs. 30 Days: Which SaaS Free Trial Length Drives More Conversions?

You're setting up your SaaS free trial, and one question inevitably arises: Should it be 14 days or 30 days? It's a decision loaded with strategic implications, directly impacting your onboarding efficiency, sales cycle, customer…

OrdwayJuly 25, 2025

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Freemium to Paid: How to Get B2B SaaS Users to Upgrade

When B2B SaaS buyers love your product but won’t upgrade, the issue usually isn’t the product—it’s the experience. They hit a wall: confusing checkout pages, vague pricing tiers, unclear trial terms. For operators, this is…

OrdwayJuly 24, 2025

FAQs Usage-Based Billing FAQs

How do I adjust billing if a customer changes their plan mid-contract?

When a customer changes their subscription mid-cycle—upgrading, downgrading, or switching tiers—you'll need to calculate prorated charges or credits and reflect those adjustments on the upcoming invoice.

OrdwayJuly 24, 2025

Automating Revenue Recognition for SaaS: Reasons to Migrate from Spreadsheets

Account Hierarchy

How long does it take to implement a billing system for a SaaS company?

Invoice Number

Step-by-Step Process to Successfully Implement a New SaaS Billing System

Billing Waterfall

Free Trial vs Freemium: Which Model Wins for SaaS Customer Acquisition?

14 Days vs. 30 Days: Which SaaS Free Trial Length Drives More Conversions?

Freemium to Paid: How to Get B2B SaaS Users to Upgrade

How do I adjust billing if a customer changes their plan mid-contract?

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