Lunch & Learn – Demystifying accounting for startup entrepreneurs

26/11/2024
Trust Village Vaud, Campus Unlimitrust

🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, November 26, 2024,
⏰ 12:00 AM to 13:15 PM
📍 Location: Trust Village à unlimitrust campus

About Xavier

Xavier Giard is CEO of WeCount.swiss, a company that is revolutionizing online accounting by simplifying accounting management for entrepreneurs. With over 20 years’ experience in entrepreneurship and business creation and management, Xavier is passionate about simplifying complex processes so that entrepreneurs can focus on growing their business.

Xavier holds an MBA in marketing and project management from IAE Paris and an engineering degree from Agro Paristech. He is fluent in several languages, including French, English, German and Chinese, enabling him to operate with ease in international environments.

Why Attend?
This workshop will provide essential insights for business owners, financial managers, and entrepreneurs who want to enhance their financial literacy and leverage financial data for strategic growth.

Agenda

1. Understanding the Balance Sheet

  • Definition and structure (assets, liabilities)
  • The importance of the balance sheet for companies

2. Profit and Loss (P&L) Account

  • Definition, components, and interpreting financial results

3. The Basics of VAT in Switzerland

  • How VAT works, legal obligations, and tax thresholds
  • Advantages of VAT registration, even for sales under CHF 100,000
  • How to reclaim VAT on investments

4. The Importance of Up-to-Date Accounting

  • Monitoring short-term working capital needs
  • Communicating effectively with investors
  • Strategic decision-making with current financial data

5. How WeCount Supports Its Customers

  • Overview of WeCount services, working with startups, and client success stories

Q&A Session and Open Discussion
An opportunity to ask specific questions, discuss unique challenges, and receive personalized advice.