Know exactly where every dollar in your business went.

Plain-English guides to bookkeeping and accounting software, written for owners who'd rather spend an evening understanding their books than guessing at tax time.

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Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business

The core concepts (chart of accounts, reconciliation, cash vs. accrual) explained the way an accountant would explain them to a friend.

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QuickBooks vs. FreshBooks

A side-by-side comparison of pricing and features to help you pick the right accounting software for where your business is today.

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Xero vs. QuickBooks

Cash-flow forecasting and a cleaner interface, or built-in U.S. payroll and the software most bookkeepers already know. Here's how they actually compare.

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Hiring a Bookkeeper vs. DIY

A framework for deciding when doing your own books stops making sense, and what to expect when you bring in outside help.

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Wave vs. FreshBooks

Wave's free tier has no client-count limit and real double-entry books. FreshBooks charges by client count but adds time tracking and retainers. Here's who should pick which.

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A note on who we are: Accounting Support is an independent publisher, not a CPA or bookkeeping firm. Our guides are educational and general in nature: they are not personalized tax, legal, or financial advice. For advice specific to your situation, talk to a licensed CPA, EA, or bookkeeper. See our About page for more.