http://disqus.com/by/Macy/enWed, 15 Apr 2009 18:23:55 -0000http://mvmpartners.com/blog/2009/04/08/accounting-advice-for-founders/#comment-8242953<p>Nothing specific Scott. My experience with guides is I click with some authors and not with others. If you can get to a large book store like Borders, pick an accounting process and see which book explains it best to you. If you have some accounting skill, any used book on QuickBooks will explain the QuickBooks way of accounting. It may not have the latest features but it will get you started. At the Intuit web site, there are forums that you can search or post questions.</p>MacyWed, 15 Apr 2009 18:23:55 -0000http://mvmpartners.com/blog/2009/04/08/accounting-advice-for-founders/#comment-8230618<p>Matt, Lots of good advice for the new business. QuickBooks has its faults but of all the small business accounting software, it is my recommendation. A used basic accounting text will give you the needed basics. In addition to being able to talk with "higher ups", you need to know if the people you hire are competent. QuickBooks is designed to be accrual basis but it toggles easily for cash basis reports.</p><p>As a CPA, the two most common problems I see are understanding customer payments &amp; bank deposits and Opening Balance Equity. Invest in a QuickBooks guide. Again, a used one will be satisfactory for understanding how QuickBooks works.</p>MacyWed, 15 Apr 2009 12:29:18 -0000