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ARR and GAAP Revenue Compared

What is the difference between ARR and revenue at SaaS companies? GAAP revenue is reported on the income statement following ASC 606 and IFRS 15 accounting standards. ARR is an operating metric defined by the…

OrdwayMay 19, 2022

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Usage-Based Billing for Prepaid Credits

Learn how usage-based billing for prepaid credits and monthly drawdowns works. See an example to understand the key steps in the process.

OrdwayMay 19, 2022

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Which SaaS Metrics Should Finance Leaders Focus on at Early Stage vs Late Stages?

ARR, LTV/CAC, Net Retention - which metrics should you focus on in early stage vs late stage SaaS companies?

OrdwayApril 25, 2022

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Are Monthly Plans Recurring Revenue (ARR)

Many SaaS companies offer pay-as-you-go options to accelerate new customer acquisition. If customers have the right to terminate at any time should are these monthly plans recurring revenue to include in MRR/ARR reporting?

OrdwayMarch 15, 2022

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Calculating Software Sales Tax is no Simple Task

Determining whether software is taxable in various US states and jurisdictions can be quite complex. 45 states tax software differently

OrdwayFebruary 22, 2022

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What Roblox Got Wrong About Revenue Recognition

SEC concerns about revenue recognition for its currency forced Roblox to delay its IPO. My daughter is an avid Roblox player.

OrdwayFebruary 3, 2021

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Ordway Wins a Powderkeg 2020 National Tech Culture Award

Thrilled to be recognized by Powderkeg National Tech Culture Awards for Top-Rated Culture: Best Overall Scaleup.

OrdwayJanuary 6, 2021

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Salsa Labs, Casepoint, BAO Systems CFOs Win Awards

Three Washington DC finance leaders recognized for their hard work and innovation in billing and revenue automation.

OrdwayDecember 3, 2020

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Fresh Technology uses APIs & webhooks in Finance Stack

Restaurant technology provider leverages cloud integration to automate complex franchise and multi-location invoicing.

OrdwayDecember 2, 2020

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What are APIs and Webhooks? How do they Differ?

Learn the difference between APIs and webhooks. How both are used to automate billing and accounting.

OrdwayDecember 2, 2020

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ARR and GAAP Revenue Compared

Usage-Based Billing for Prepaid Credits

Which SaaS Metrics Should Finance Leaders Focus on at Early Stage vs Late Stages?

Are Monthly Plans Recurring Revenue (ARR)

Calculating Software Sales Tax is no Simple Task

What Roblox Got Wrong About Revenue Recognition

Ordway Wins a Powderkeg 2020 National Tech Culture Award

Salsa Labs, Casepoint, BAO Systems CFOs Win Awards

Fresh Technology uses APIs & webhooks in Finance Stack

What are APIs and Webhooks? How do they Differ?

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