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Where can I learn finance and accounting for a start-up?

Kruze Consulting Startup Q&A Author
Vanessa Kruze Founder, CPA

Lynda.com is an absolute godsend! Here are the three essentials:

  1. QuickBooks Online Tutorial: lynda.com Training | Up and Running with QuickBooks Online

  2. Accounting Fundamentals: lynda.com Training | AccountingFundamentals

  3. Finance Fundamentals: lynda.com Training | Finance Fundamentals

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