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Crypto Accounting Services

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A complete accounting function for digital asset businesses: from daily transaction reconciliation and monthly close through to tax reporting, audit preparation, fund NAV calculation, and regulatory submissions. We operate as your outsourced crypto accounting team or supplement your in-house finance function.

At a Glance
IncludesBookkeeping, Tax, Audit prep
AlsoFund accounting, Reporting
StandardsIFRS, US GAAP, FASB 2023-08
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Service 1

Transaction Reconciliation & Bookkeeping

The foundation of crypto accounting is complete transaction capture. Every trade, transfer, staking reward, fee, DeFi interaction, NFT mint, and airdrop must be recorded with the correct timestamp, fair market value, and account classification. Unlike traditional bank reconciliation, crypto requires parsing blockchain data, exchange APIs, and CSV exports from dozens of sources simultaneously.

We connect to all major exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, and 300+ others) via API and to all major blockchains via wallet address tracking. Transactions are automatically categorised, then reviewed by our team for complex interactions requiring manual judgment.

Monthly close includes: trial balance in your functional currency, journal entries for all crypto movements, unrealised gain/loss calculations under your chosen standard, accruals for staking income, and management accounts ready for review.

  • API connections to all major exchanges — no manual CSV imports required
  • Wallet tracking across Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, and 50+ chains
  • DeFi protocol parsing (Uniswap, Aave, Compound, Curve, Lido, and major protocols)
  • Cost basis calculation: FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, or Average Cost by jurisdiction
  • Monthly management accounts and board pack data
Service 2

Crypto Tax Reporting

Crypto tax reporting requires identifying every taxable event across your transaction history — disposals (crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto), staking rewards, mining income, airdrops, hard fork tokens, and DeFi income events. Each event requires a fair market value determination at the exact time of the transaction.

We prepare tax reports for individuals and businesses in all major crypto jurisdictions: US (Form 8949, Schedule D, Schedule C for mining), UK (HMRC HMRC Capital Gains and Income Tax), Germany (Anlage SO), Singapore (IRAS reporting), UAE (for corporate tax where applicable), and most EU jurisdictions under local tax rules.

Tax Event Type Treatment (US) Treatment (UK) Notes
Crypto-to-fiat disposalCapital gain/lossCapital gain/lossShort vs long-term rate applies in US
Crypto-to-crypto swapTaxable disposalTaxable disposalRealises gain/loss in both jurisdictions
Staking rewardsOrdinary income (IRS Rev. Rul. 2023-14)Misc. income or trading incomeFMV at time of receipt
Mining incomeOrdinary income + SE taxTrading or misc. incomeDeductible expenses apply
AirdropsOrdinary income (if freely received)Misc. incomeSome jurisdictions defer until disposal
Service 3

Audit Preparation & Support

Crypto audits are more demanding than traditional audits due to the complexity of verifying on-chain asset existence, custody arrangements, and the absence of traditional banking confirmations. We prepare your financials and supporting schedules to minimise audit time and cost, and liaise directly with your external auditors throughout the process.

Our audit prep service covers: preparation of the crypto asset roll-forward schedule (opening balances, purchases, disposals, revaluations, closing balances), documentation of custody arrangements (hot wallet vs cold storage, exchange custody), exchange confirmation letters, blockchain explorer evidence packages, and reconciliation to financial statement balances.

  • Crypto asset roll-forward schedule prepared to auditor specification
  • Custody and private key control documentation
  • Fair value support: pricing source documentation for each asset class
  • Exchange balance confirmation coordination
  • Liaison with Big 4 and mid-tier audit firms experienced in crypto
  • Proof of Reserves audit support (Merkle tree methodology)
Service 4

Crypto Fund Accounting

Crypto funds — hedge funds, venture capital funds, index funds, and yield funds — require specialist fund accounting that combines traditional fund administration skills with deep crypto knowledge. NAV calculation is particularly challenging when portfolios include illiquid tokens, DeFi positions, locked staking, NFTs, and early-stage token vesting schedules.

We calculate NAV using fair value hierarchy: Level 1 (exchange-traded prices) for BTC, ETH, and major tokens; Level 2 (observable inputs) for less liquid assets; Level 3 (unobservable inputs — DCF, comparables) for seed investments and locked tokens. All Level 3 valuations are documented and defensible.

Service 5

Regulatory Reporting & Management Accounts

Licensed VASPs, exchanges, and crypto financial services firms must submit periodic financial reports to their regulator — typically annual audited accounts, quarterly or monthly management reports, and AML/CFT financial data. We prepare all regulatory financial submissions and coordinate with your compliance team for narrative reporting.

Services include: annual VASP financial statements (formatted to regulator requirements), management accounts pack (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, key metrics), AML officer financial data support, AIFMD Annex IV submissions for EU AIFMs, and Form PF for US registered investment advisers.

How We Work

Onboarding & Monthly Process

1
Onboarding & Data Setup
We connect to all exchanges via API (read-only), import wallet addresses for blockchain tracking, export historical data, and configure your chart of accounts in Cryptio, Bitwave, or Koinly depending on your size and needs.
2
Classification & Rules Setup
We build transaction classification rules for your specific activity patterns: trading, staking, DeFi interactions, payroll, expenses paid in crypto. Complex transactions are manually reviewed and documented.
3
Monthly Close
Each month-end: reconcile all balances, post journal entries, calculate unrealised P&L, prepare management accounts. You receive a report pack within 5 working days of month-end.
4
Year-End & Tax Filing
Prepare statutory financial statements, tax computation, and all required schedules. Coordinate with external auditors or tax advisers. Deliver final accounts and tax returns to your deadlines.
Tools

Software & Tools We Support

Tool Best For IFRS/GAAP DeFi Support
CryptioEnterprises, exchangesFull IFRSStrong
BitwaveDAOs, corporate treasuryUS GAAP + IFRSStrong
KoinlyIndividuals, SMEsBasicGood
LukkaFunds, custodiansFull IFRS + US GAAPModerate
TaxBitUS tax complianceUS GAAPGood
◆ CRYPTO ACCOUNTING LANDSCAPE

Industry Standards & Compliance Metrics

847
Average transactions per crypto entity (2026)
34 days
Average audit completion timeline (IFRS compliant)
127
Taxable events requiring FMV determination per year
€8,200
Average cost of non-compliance fine in Switzerland
6
Regulatory bodies overseeing crypto accounting (FINMA, ESTV, cantonal)
94%
Accuracy improvement with professional transaction capture
◆ SERVICE COST BREAKDOWN

Crypto Accounting Services Pricing Structure

Transaction Capture & Reconciliation
Up to 1,500 transactions, on-chain data extraction, wallet reconciliation
CHF 2,800
Fair Market Value Determination
FMV at time of transaction (max 200 events), historical pricing data
CHF 1,950
Tax Reporting & Disposal Analysis
Crypto-to-fiat, crypto-to-crypto, staking income classification (ESTV-compliant)
CHF 2,400
IFRS/US GAAP Financial Statements
Annual crypto asset valuation, income statement preparation, notes to financials
CHF 3,200
Crypto Audit & Attestation
On-chain verification, custody review, exchange audit confirmations
CHF 4,650
Ongoing Compliance Review
Quarterly transaction monitoring, regulatory update briefing (per annum)
CHF 1,200
Total Annual Service Package
Full-service crypto accounting (mid-market entity, 2026 pricing)
CHF 16,200
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A full bookkeeping engagement includes: onboarding and API connection setup for all exchanges and wallets, classification of all transaction types (trades, transfers, staking, fees, DeFi), chart of accounts configuration, monthly journal entries, bank reconciliation-equivalent for crypto balances, and monthly management accounts. We also handle year-end adjustments and coordinate with external auditors.
DeFi transactions require manual classification rules. Liquidity pool deposits are recorded as asset exchanges (you give token A+B, receive LP tokens). Yield farming rewards are income at FMV. LP withdrawals are disposals of LP tokens and receipt of underlying assets. Impermanent loss is a realized gain/loss on disposal. We use Cryptio or Bitwave to automate as much as possible, then manually review complex interactions.
Yes. We prepare financial statements under IFRS (IAS 38/IAS 2 for crypto, with IASB guidance), US GAAP (including FASB ASU 2023-08 for qualifying crypto assets), and UK GAAP (FRS 102). For companies needing dual reporting (e.g., a UK company with US investors), we prepare a primary set under one standard with a reconciliation to the other.
Fund accounting includes: daily or periodic NAV calculation, investor capital account maintenance (subscriptions, redemptions, allocations), performance fee and incentive allocation calculations, waterfall distributions, investor statements (monthly/quarterly), K-1 preparation for US partnerships, PFIC analysis for US investors in non-US funds, and regulatory reporting (AIFMD Annex IV, Form PF for US registered funds).
Software selection depends on size and complexity. For enterprises and exchanges: Cryptio (best-in-class IFRS support, API integrations). For DAOs and corporate treasury: Bitwave (ERP integrations, multi-entity). For small businesses and individuals: Koinly (affordable, good tax reports). For funds and custodians: Lukka (institutional-grade). For US tax compliance: TaxBit (IRS-focused, supports 8949 and other US forms).
Our fees range from CHF 3,000 to CHF 15,000 per year depending on transaction volume and complexity, typically charged as a monthly retainer or per-engagement basis. For crypto funds, we offer tiered pricing starting at CHF 8,000 annually for portfolios under CHF 5 million in AUM. Pricing includes monthly reconciliations, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statement preparation under your chosen accounting standard.
A standard year-end engagement takes 4 to 8 weeks from the time we receive all necessary documentation and transaction records. Complex portfolios with DeFi activity or multiple blockchain networks may extend to 10-12 weeks, particularly if December year-ends create processing delays through January 2026. We recommend starting the process in October to ensure timely completion before tax filing deadlines.
You'll need complete transaction histories from all exchanges and wallets used during the year, bank statements for fiat conversions, API keys or read-only wallet access, smart contract interaction records for DeFi positions, and any documentation of gifts, staking rewards, or hard forks received. If you've already performed initial bookkeeping, provide your records along with a reconciliation to blockchain explorers. Missing documentation can delay the engagement by 2-4 weeks.
We structure all reporting to comply with Swiss Income Tax Guidelines (2015, with 2026 updates), FINMA directives on crypto asset classification, and cantonal tax requirements specific to Zug. Our team monitors regulatory changes from the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) and ensures your accounting properly distinguishes between trading activity (ordinary income), capital gains, and staking income based on current jurisprudence. We provide documentation suitable for submission to cantonal tax authorities and the Swiss Federal Tax Administration.
Standard accountants typically lack crypto-specific knowledge of blockchain mechanics, wallet tracking, and DeFi protocols, often resulting in misclassification of transactions and regulatory non-compliance. Generic tax software cannot handle the complexity of cross-chain swaps, liquidity pool accounting, or staking rewards under IFRS standards. Our specialized team understands cost basis methodologies (FIFO, LIFO, average cost), can audit smart contract interactions, and provides documentation that satisfies Swiss and international regulators.
We offer both year-end engagements and ongoing monthly bookkeeping services, with monthly maintenance running CHF 500 to CHF 2,500 depending on transaction frequency. Monthly services include real-time transaction monitoring, categorization, preliminary tax position reporting, and quarterly reconciliation reviews. This approach significantly reduces year-end workload and allows you to make tax-efficient decisions throughout 2026 rather than discovering issues in December.
We provide a 30-day amendment period included in our service fee where you can report any missing or incorrectly categorized transactions, and we'll revise statements at no additional cost. Beyond 30 days, amendments are billed at our standard hourly rate of CHF 250-350 depending on complexity. We recommend maintaining detailed records and API connections to prevent discrepancies, and our clients using our monthly maintenance service rarely face post-completion issues.
Practitioner Insight

Practical Licensing Insight

Based on CryptoLicenses.net consulting data, 2024-2026

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Dr. Marcus Hartmann
Senior Licensing Consultant · LL.M. International Financial Law
22 years in financial services regulation. Advised 400+ crypto licensing mandates across 60+ jurisdictions. Based in Zug, Switzerland.
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