If you’re just interested in learning how to do accounting for your own startup, I’d recommend skipping the books and learning hands on.
Sign up for a copy of QuickBooks Online then head over to Lynda.com for some awesome tutorials: QuickBooks Online Video Courses and Tutorials from lynda.com
But beware, you will want to have a professional accountant or CPA review your books on a monthly or quarterly basis. “Cleaning up” your books at tax time can be costly if you’ve booked things incorrectly throughout the year.

Vanessa Kruze, a seasoned CPA, has an impressive track record prior to establishing Kruze Consulting. Her experience includes pivotal roles at Deloitte Tax and as a controller for a substantial startup with over 120 employees and $20 million in revenue. Under her leadership, Kruze Consulting has emerged as a distinguished CPA firm, recognized on the Inc 5000 list for five consecutive years, illustrating rapid growth and success in the competitive accounting landscape. Vanessa's unique approach, combining deep industry knowledge with advanced automation and software solutions, has positioned her firm as a leader in providing comprehensive accounting services to startups across the United States.
