3. Accounting 101

In this chapter you will find a brief discussion of fundamental accounting principles for the non-accountant business owner. And, if you used another method or software for tracking your financials prior to QuickBooks, step-by-step instructions are provided for entering these beginning balances.

Basic Principles of Accounting

This chapter provides a quick review of some of the more important accounting concepts, written especially for the non-accountant business owner. Although there is much more to learn about accounting principles than this chapter covers, you learn enough to help you manage the financials of your business.

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