Guides

Accounting guides
for real businesses.

Plain-English guides to bookkeeping, taxes, and financial management for small business owners.

6 min read

The Month-End Close Checklist

A complete month-end close checklist for small businesses. Review transactions, reconcile accounts, review reports, and lock the period in under an hour.

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10 min read

LLC Bookkeeping 101

Everything you need to know about bookkeeping for your LLC — separate finances, deductible expenses, paying yourself, quarterly taxes, and when to hire help.

By Raslan K. Read ->
7 min read

How to Do a Bank Reconciliation

Step-by-step guide to bank reconciliation for small businesses. Learn how to match your records to your bank statement and catch errors every month.

By Raslan K. Read ->
8 min read

How to Set Up a Chart of Accounts

A step-by-step guide to setting up a chart of accounts for your small business. Learn the 5 account types, numbering conventions, and common mistakes to avoid.

By Raslan K. Read ->
12 min read

The Small Business Accounting Guide

A plain-English guide to small business accounting — bookkeeping basics, cash vs accrual, the three reports you need, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, and tax prep.

By Raslan K. Read ->