Welcome to the Fit Small Business QuickBooks Online training course. In this lesson, we cover how to reconcile bank accounts in QuickBooks Online. You can follow along on your own QuickBooks Online account. If you don’t have one already, click here to sign up for a free 30-day trial and follow along below. To complete…
About the Author
Crystalynn Shelton
Crystalynn Shelton is a senior staff writer at Fit Small Business focusing on small business bookkeeping, accounting, and tax content. She is also an Adjunct Instructor at UCLA Extension where—for eight years—she has taught hundreds of small business owners how to set up and manage their books. Crystalynn is also a CPA, and Intuit ProAdvisor where Crystalynn specializes in QuickBooks consulting and training. Prior to joining Fit Small Business, Crystalynn was a Senior Learning Specialist at Intuit for three years and ran her own small QuickBooks consulting business.
As a writer, Crystalynn is credited in other publications like Travel Wire News, and the CorpNet blog. Her expertise has also been featured by sources like Merchant Maverick, Xero, and American Express.
Crystalynn is the author of Fit Small Business’ comprehensive QuickBooks Training Guide.
When Crystalynn isn’t writing or teaching, she enjoys rollerblading in Venice Beach and reading a good book.
Journal Entries: What They Are & How to Do Them
A journal entry is a record of a financial event that has occurred in your business. By recording journal entries, you ensure that your financial statements are accurate and complete. We cover basic accounting, two types of journal entries, and three simple steps to prepare journal entries manually or using an accounting software. Accounting software…
Controller vs CFO: Differences & Which Is Right for Your Business
A controller oversees the accounting department to ensure financial statements are accurate. The CFO takes these financial statements and formulates a strategy to meet business goals. A controller has a solid understanding of accounting principles, whereas a CFO can also analyze current performance to predict future outcomes of the business. Businesses typically hire a controller…
GoDaddy Bookkeeping vs FreshBooks: Prices & Features in 2019
We compared GoDaddy Bookkeeping vs FreshBooks on cost, features, customer support, and user reviews. GoDaddy Bookkeeping is ideal for ecommerce businesses, and FreshBooks is ideal for freelancers. GoDaddy Bookkeeping fits any budget with a starting price of $4.99 vs $14.99 for FreshBooks. However, FreshBooks offers more features for the additional cost. When to Use FreshBooks…
Bookkeeper vs Accountant: Differences & Which Is Right for You
Eventually, most small businesses will need to hire a bookkeeper and accountant. If you are struggling to keep up with daily transactions like invoicing customers and paying bills, you need to hire a bookkeeper. If you’ve got daily tasks under control but need someone who can interpret financial statements, it’s time to hire an accountant….
How to Enter a Credit Card Refund in QuickBooks Online
Welcome to the Fit Small Business QuickBooks Online training course. In this lesson, we will cover how to enter a credit card refund in QuickBooks Online. You can follow along on your own QuickBooks Online account. If you don’t have one already, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and follow along below….
How to Manage Downloaded Credit Card Transactions in QuickBooks Online
Welcome to the Fit Small Business QuickBooks Online training course. In this lesson, we’re going to cover how to manage downloaded credit card transactions in QuickBooks Online. You can follow along on your own QuickBooks Online account. If you don’t have one already, sign up for a free 30-day trial and follow along below. To…
What Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Should Your Firm Offer?
Deciding which accounting and bookkeeping services to offer depends on your knowledge, experience, and ability to take on additional work. Accounting services are typically offered by CPAs, while payroll, tax preparation, and bookkeeping services may not require this level of certification. It’s also important to make sure you have sufficient resources to handle the workload….
Free Invoice Template for Excel, PDF & Word
An invoice is a customer’s bill for a sale after goods or services have been delivered but before payment has been made. Accounting software is the best way to create and send an invoice but typically costs a monthly fee. To help, we have a free, downloadable free invoice template in Excel, PDF, and Word….
How to Record a Bounced Check in QuickBooks Online
Welcome to the Fit Small Business QuickBooks Online training course. In this lesson, we’re going to cover how to record a bounced check in QuickBooks Online. You can follow along on your own QuickBooks Online account. If you don’t have one already, sign up for a free 30-day trial and follow along below. To complete…
How to Write an Invoice in 7 Steps
The steps of how to write an invoice start with personalization, like adding your logo, brand, and contact details. Next, you want to provide important information, like due dates and descriptions of the products and services provided. While some business owners use spreadsheets or word processors, accounting software can make writing professional invoices easier. Using…
Top 7 Free Invoice Generators 2019
If you’re getting your business off the ground and you’re generating less than five invoices monthly, you can either create invoices manually or use a free invoice generator. Out of these two options, we recommend you try an invoice generator. In addition to creating professional looking invoices, your customers can pay their invoices online. For…
