Bookkeeping 101 for Small Business Owners (QuickBooks & Wave Explained)

Confused by bookkeeping? Not sure how QuickBooks or Wave actually work? šŸ“ž Need help with your bookkeeping? Visit https://profit-logic.com to schedule a discovery call. āœļø Full free 2.5-hour QuickBooks course (step-by-step):    • 2026Ā QuickBooksĀ BeginnersĀ Course:Ā 2.5-Hour...Ā Ā  ā˜˜ļø Here's my discounted subscription QuickBooks referral link: https://refer.quickbooks.ca/s/4lwsv In this Bookkeeping 101 webinar, I walk you through the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting in plain English—so you can finally understand your business finances with confidence. This session is designed for: • Small business owners • Solopreneurs & consultants • DIY bookkeepers • Anyone new to bookkeeping and accounting By the end of this video, you’ll understand: āœ”ļø The difference between bookkeeping and accounting āœ”ļø How double-entry accounting actually works āœ”ļø The accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) āœ”ļø How to categorize business transactions correctly āœ”ļø What bank reconciliation is and why it matters āœ”ļø How to read financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) āœ”ļø What a weekly and monthly bookkeeping routine should look like āœ”ļø Whether QuickBooks or Wave is the right software for your business āœ”ļø When it makes sense to DIY bookkeeping vs hiring a bookkeeper I also explain common bookkeeping mistakes that cause inaccurate financial reports—and how to avoid them before they become expensive problems at tax time. About Me My name is Andrew Bloom. I’m a Ph.D. business student with a concentration in accounting, a Licensed Certified Public Bookkeeper, and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. I run a solo accounting practice called Profit Logic, where I help small businesses keep clean, accurate, and stress-free books. Helpful Resources Mentioned (Links included below šŸ‘‡) šŸ“Œ Intuit Bookkeeping Course (Coursera): https://www.coursera.org/professional... šŸ“Œ QuickBooks ProAdvisor Training: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/account... šŸ“Œ Wave Mastery Course:    • MasterĀ WaveĀ AccountingĀ forĀ FREE!Ā CompleteĀ ...Ā Ā  šŸ“Œ Udemy Bookkeeping Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/101Wpc3@c... šŸ“Œ Hector Garcia QuickBooks tutorial:    • TheĀ ā€œNEWā€Ā QuickBooksĀ (CompleteĀ Walkthrough...Ā Ā  If this video helped you better understand bookkeeping, please like the video, subscribe, and feel free to leave a question in the comments.

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