Akshay Shrimanker, CPA

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Chief Executive Officer at SHAY CPA P.C.

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Akshay Shrimanker is the CEO and Founder of SHAY CPA P. C. , a New York firm specializing in accounting and tax compliance for early-stage technology companies. A licensed CPA and Baruch College alumnus, he focuses on optimizing tax strategies and securing R&D credits for tech startups. People who have worked with him describe him as diligent, knowledgeable, and thorough.

Akshay is an active voice in the accounting and startup communities, frequently appearing on podcasts like "The Accounting Podcast" and "NY Seed Round" to discuss founder finance mistakes and the impact of tax law changes. He also contributes his expertise through articles and presentations, helping to educate founders and fellow CPAs.

He was recognized with a "Forty Under 40" award by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) in its inaugural year.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Tech Startup Finance
His entire firm is dedicated to providing fractional CFO, tax, and accounting services for early-stage technology companies.
Founder Education
He often speaks on podcasts and gives presentations aimed at helping founders avoid common financial and tax-related mistakes.
R&D Tax Credits
He has deep expertise in R&D tax credits, which he highlights as an essential tool for extending a startup's runway and fueling innovation.

Media Appearances

Avoid These Common Startup Finance Mistakes | Akshay Shrimanker, CPA (CEO, SHAY CPA P.C.). Featured in Spotify

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Tech Company Tax Tips – by Akshay Shrimanker, CPA (Chief Executive Officer, SHAY CPA P.C.). Featured in Shay CPA Blog

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Work History

3-2010
Chief Executive Officer at SHAY CPA P.C.

Education

BBA - Accounting from Baruch College
Certified Public Accountant from Certified Public Accountant - NY

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Insights For Selling To Akshay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akshay is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akshay

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akshay move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Akshay take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Akshay

Personality Compatibility


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