Wave Accounting
Wave Accounting is a free, cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). It offers essential accounting features such as invoicing, expense tracking, financial reporting, and receipt scanning, making it an accessible and user-friendly solution for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Key Features:
Free Invoicing & Billing: Create and send professional invoices, set up recurring billing, and accept online payments with no monthly fees.
Expense Tracking: Track and categorize business expenses, connect your bank account to automatically import transactions, and attach receipts for better expense management.
Financial Reporting: Generate financial reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to gain insights into business performance.
Receipt Scanning: Use the mobile app to scan and organize receipts, helping to track and manage business expenses easily.
Bank Reconciliation: Automatically sync and reconcile bank transactions with accounting records for accurate financial reporting.
Multi-Currency Support: Wave supports multiple currencies, making it a good fit for businesses with international clients or vendors.
Accounting for Taxes: Track sales tax and prepare for tax season by automatically calculating taxes on invoices.
Payroll: Wave offers a paid payroll feature to calculate and process employee payments. It includes tax filings and year-end tax forms.
Payments: Businesses can accept credit card payments or bank transfers through Wave Payments, with processing fees that apply.
Integration:
- Bank & Credit Card Connections: Wave integrates with various banks and credit cards, automatically importing transactions for easy reconciliation and tracking.
- Third-Party Integrations: Wave connects with other tools like Zapier for additional workflow automations and integration.
Ideal For:
- Small businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs looking for a free, simple accounting solution.
- Companies that need basic accounting features like invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting without the complexity of enterprise-level software.
- SMEs that want an easy-to-use platform for handling financial records with the option to pay for additional features like payroll and payment processing.