VAO CPA LLC

VAO CPA provides technical accounting advisory for high growth SaaS, technology, and healthcare companies. We specialize in helping both founder led startups and private equity backed companies navigate complex financial reporting requirements with precision.

Led by a senior leader with over 12 years of experience at EY, Deloitte, and industry accounting leadership, we bring Big 4 expertise to a virtual first environment. We act as a strategic partner for companies that have outgrown generalist accounting and need sophisticated support for audits, transactions, or scaling.

Support for Founders: Growth companies often face technical hurdles like revenue recognition or lease compliance as they scale. We provide the expert oversight needed to ensure your financials are institutional grade for your next funding round or exit.

Support for PE Backed Firms: We help portfolio companies maintain the high standards required by investors. Our team ensures that your technical positions are documented and defensible, reducing the friction and cost of annual audits.

Technical Areas of Expertise:

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition for SaaS and complex contracts.

ASC 805 Business Combinations for M&A, purchase price accounting, and post-acquisition integration.

ASC 842 Lease Accounting implementation and reporting.

Close optimization and Audit Readiness.

Modern Efficiency Through AI: We differ from legacy firms by integrating AI-powered workflows and automation into our workflow. We shorten close periods, reduce manual errors, and provide faster turnaround times without sacrificing quality.

We deliver Big 4 expertise through a virtual-first model, giving growing companies access to senior-level accounting support without the overhead of a traditional firm.

VAO CPA is based in Houston but serves clients nationwide. We bridge the gap between complex accounting standards and modern finance operations.