Accounting can be a challenge for even the most seasoned small business owners. You need to keep track of income and expenses, manage your employees’ payroll, and create financial reports to help you make smart business decisions. And that’s just scratching the surface! Fortunately, there are many great accounting software programs available that make it easy for you to take care of all these tasks—without having to hire an accountant or spend tons of money.

1. QuickBooks

QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software for small businesses. It’s used by more than 23 million people to manage their finances, track expenses and generate invoices.

The program keeps track of every penny you spend–and it can even help you predict when you’ll run out of money if sales slow down.

It’s easy to use: once installed on your computer (or mobile device), QuickBooks will automatically pull in information from bank accounts, … More >>>