How to Record Cash Received from a Pre-Series A Seed Funding Round
Recording the cash and equity issuance from a seed funding round, splitting proceeds between par value and Additional Paid-In Capital.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash in Bank | Asset (+) | 500,000.00 | - |
| Common Stock (Par Value) | Equity (+) | - | 5,000.00 |
| Additional Paid-In Capital (APIC) | Equity (+) | - | 495,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Each fundraising round increases cash and equity. The split between par value and APIC depends on the authorized share structure. Seed rounds are often structured as SAFEs or convertible notes before formal equity.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Update the cap table in Carta immediately upon closing. Record the equity journal entry in the ERP with a memo reference to the cap table round number and share class. Directly attributable transaction costs (legal fees for the round) are offset against APIC per IAS 32 — they do not hit the income statement. Maintain a complete fundraising history in the cap table linked to ERP entries.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors will reconcile the APIC entry to the investment agreement, cap table, and bank statement. They verify the correct share class is used (common stock for seed equity), the per-share price is consistent with the post-money valuation, and transaction costs are properly deducted from APIC rather than expensed.
📄 Required Documentation
Signed investment agreement, cap table update (pre- and post-round), bank wire confirmation, par value calculation, transaction cost invoice (deducted from APIC), and board resolution authorizing the share issuance.
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