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These guides have just the right amount of detail and real-world exercises to get you up to speed fast. Start from the beginning or skip ahead to what you really want to learn if you already have the basics down.

Seal the deal with Wave's new deposits feature

You can now request deposits through your Wave estimates if you’re a Pro Plan or online payments user. And trust us, it’s a whole lot easier than the hacks you’ve been using.

Learn how to read a balance sheet, break down assets and liabilities, & improve your business finances.

What is a balance sheet? Beginner’s guide with examples and tips

Learn how to read one, break down assets and liabilities, and improve your business finances with this easy guide.

How to do bookkeeping for small businesses

Small business bookkeeping: Step-by-step guide to master your money

Bookkeeping is important because it gives you insight into where your money is going and how your business is performing, helping you make smart business decisions.

The complete guide to small business tax season

The complete guide to small business tax season

Take the fear and stress out of tax season with this comprehensive guide to confidently managing your books, audit-proofing your business, and getting your taxes done right.

Domain spoofing: how to avoid it; how Wave will and will not communicate with you; and how to report suspicious activity.

What is domain spoofing? How to protect yourself from fraudsters

Everything you need to know about domain spoofing, and how to keep yourself safe from fraudsters.

A guide to general ledgers and small business accounting.

General ledger: What it is and how it works

Find out how general ledgers work, why they’re so important for small business accounting, and the components that make them so useful for business owners.

What a pro forma invoice is and what it is used for.

What is a pro forma invoice and what is it used for?

What is a pro forma invoice? Is it even an invoice at all? We’ll get into all of it and more in this article.

How to make an estimate; what its components are, along with: why estimates are used and how to send one to a client.

How to write an estimate: A guide for small businesses and freelancers

As a small business owner, the question of how to write an estimate is no small question at all; we’ll review it all in this guide!

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