Hoe Wave te gebruiken: een stapsgewijze handleiding in 2026

Snelstart

Deze handleiding behandelt alle functies van Wave:

• Aan de slag — Create your account and link a bank
• Hoe u rekeningafstemming kunt gebruiken — Match imported bank transactions against your books so every balance checks out
• Hoe gebruik je een rekeningschema? — Organize income and expense accounts so every report reads clearly
• Hoe facturen te gebruiken — Create and send professional invoices that clients can pay online in a click
• Hoe producten en diensten te gebruiken — Save the items you bill often so new invoices take seconds
• Hoe u de belastingaangifte kunt gebruiken — Pull the sales tax and year-end totals your accountant asks for
• Hoe gebruik je de onkostenregistratie? — Capture bills and receipts so no deduction slips away at tax time
• Hoe financiële rapportage te gebruiken — View profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet reports any time
• Hoe gebruik je de mobiele app? — Scan receipts and send invoices from your phone between jobs
• Hoe gebruik je ondersteuning voor meerdere valuta? — Invoice international clients and record what actually landed in your account

Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film

Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven

Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?

I have run my own books in Wave for three years and tested every feature here.

Deze handleiding is gebaseerd op praktijkervaring, niet op screenshots van de leverancier.

Wave lets kleine onderneming owners create beautiful invoices, accept online payments, and make accounting easy.

But most people only ever send an invoice and stop there.

Knowing how to use Wave properly gets rid of hours of manual boekhouding.

That frees you to focus on the work that actually pays.

This guide shows you every feature, step by step, with pro tips.

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This How to Use Wave tutorial walks through every feature, from your first login to tax time.

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Aan de slag met Wave

Do this one-time setup before touching any feature.

Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.

The setup takes a bit of patience, then Wave keeps running on its own.

Here is what the first few weeks looked like for me:

Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.

Stap 1: Maak uw account aan

Go to Wave’s website and click Sign Up.

Use a business email, then set up your company profile with a logo and brand colors.

✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation email.

Stap 2: Open het dashboard

Wave runs in the browser.

De iOS en Android apps handle receipts and invoices on the move.

Log in and take a look around.

Zo ziet het dashboard eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: You should see cash flow and unpaid invoices on the home screen.

Step 3: Link Your Bank

Connect your business bank and credit card accounts under Banking.

Wave imports bank transactions automatically, which saves real time on bookkeeping.

Hoe Wave-accountafstemming te gebruiken

Rekeningafstemming lets you match imported bank transactions against your books so every balance checks out.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Stap 1: Koppel uw bankrekening

Open Banking and link your business bank and credit card accounts.

Wave then pulls transactions in automatically instead of manual entry.

Step 2: Review the Imported List

Open Reconciliation and pick the account plus the month you want to close.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Your statement balance and Wave balance should sit side by side.

Step 3: Match and Close the Month

Confirm each match, then adjust the ending balance until the difference reads zero.

How to Use Wave Charts of Account

Rekeningstelsels lets you organize income and expense accounts so every report reads clearly.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Open the Accounting Menu

Ga naar Boekhouding en vervolgens naar Rekeningstelsel.

Step 2: Add a Custom Category

Create custom income and expense categories that match your project types.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The new account appears under the right section with a running balance.

Step 3: Map Transactions to It

Assign imported bank transactions to the new category as they arrive.

Hoe Wave-facturen te gebruiken

Facturen lets you create and send professional invoices that clients can pay online in a click.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Start a New Invoice

Click Invoices, then Create a New Invoice.

Add your logo and brand colors once and Wave reuses them.

Step 2: Add Line Items and Terms

Pick saved products, set quantities, and choose a due date.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The preview shows a Pay Now button above the total.

Step 3: Turn On Wave Payments

Enable credit card, bank transfer, and Apple Pay before you send it.

Hoe Wave-producten en -diensten te gebruiken

Producten en diensten lets you save the items you bill often so new invoices take seconds.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Open Products and Services

Go to Sales, then Products & Services.

Step 2: Add Your Repeat Items

Enter a name, price, and the income account it should post to.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Your saved item fills in price and category on its own.

Step 3: Reuse Them on Invoices

Select saved items from the dropdown instead of retyping them.

How to Use Wave Tax Filler

Belastingaangifte lets you pull the sales tax and year-end totals your accountant asks for.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Create Your Tax Rates

Under Sales Taxes, add each rate you charge.

Step 2: Apply Tax to Line Items

Tick the tax box on taxable invoice rows only.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Tax collected and tax paid show as separate totals.

Step 3: Run the Sales Tax Report

Open Reports, then Sales Tax Report, and filter by date range.

How to Use Wave Expense Tracker

Uitgaven bijhouden lets you capture bills and receipts so no deduction slips away at tax time.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Record Bills as They Arrive

Enter vendor bills under Purchases so unpaid amounts stay visible.

Step 2: Scan Every Receipt

Snap receipts in the app and attach them to the matching transaction.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Each expense row shows a paperclip icon for its attached receipt.

Step 3: Categorize the Spend

Assign each expense to a category and, if useful, a specific project.

Hoe Wave Financial Reporting te gebruiken

Financiële verslaggeving lets you view profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet reports any time.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Stap 1: Open het tabblad Rapporten.

Click Reports to view the full list.

Stap 2: Stel een winst- en verliesrekening op

Filter by income and expense categories to see which project actually earned money.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Your Profit & Loss shows income, expenses, and net profit for the period.

Step 3: Export or Share It

Download as CSV or PDF, or share access with your bookkeeper.

Hoe gebruik je de Wave mobiele app?

Mobiele app lets you scan receipts and send invoices from your phone between jobs.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Install and Sign In

Download the Wave app and log in with the same account.

Step 2: Photograph a Receipt

Tap Receipts and take the photo in decent light.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The receipt lands in your list with data already populated.

Step 3: Confirm the Scanned Data

Wave uses OCR to fill in vendor, date, and amount for you.

Hoe gebruik je de ondersteuning voor meerdere valuta in Wave?

Ondersteuning voor meerdere valuta lets you invoice international clients and record what actually landed in your account.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Set Your Home Currency

Confirm your base currency in Business Settings first.

Step 2: Choose a Currency Per Invoice

Pick the client’s currency when you create the invoice.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The invoice shows the foreign amount plus its home-currency value.

Step 3: Record the Received Amount

Log the payment so exchange differences post correctly.

Tips en snelkoppelingen voor Wave Pro

After three years in Wave, these are the tips I actually use.

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Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien

• Partial refunds: Send either a full or partial refund on any customer payment, straight from the payment record.
• Google Sheets add-on: Import and export customers, products, and invoices in bulk instead of one at a time.
• Estimates that convert: Create a project estimate, then turn it into an invoice once the client approves it.
• Collaborator access: Share view-only or edit access with your accountant without handing over your password.

These small features are where Wave quietly beats pricier accounting solutions.

Veelgemaakte fouten bij het golfsurfen die je moet vermijden

Mistake #1: Mixing personal and business money

Mistake #2: Typing in transactions the bank already sent

Mistake #3: Invoicing without online payments turned on

Probleemoplossing voor Wave-golven

Problem: Bank feed stopped importing transactions

Oorzaak: Your bank changed its login rules or the connection expired.

Repareren: Go to Banking, reconnect the account, then import the missing period manually.

Problem: Reconciliation will not balance

Oorzaak: A duplicate transaction or a payment recorded on the wrong date.

Repareren: Sort by amount, delete the duplicate, and check dates near the month boundary.

Problem: A client says the invoice link does not work

Oorzaak: The email landed in spam, or the invoice is still a draft.

Repareren: Confirm the invoice status is sent, then share the payment link directly.

📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issues, contact Wave support.

Wat is Wave?

Golf is a free accounting tool that keeps business finances, invoices, and bills in one place.

Think of it as a bookkeeper that never sends a bill.

Wave is ontwikkeld voor eigenaren van kleine bedrijven en zzp'ers in elke fase.

Bekijk dit korte overzicht:

Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:

• Rekeningafstemming: Match imported bank transactions against your books so every balance checks out
• Rekeningstelsels: Organize income and expense accounts so every report reads clearly
• Facturen: Create and send professional invoices that clients can pay online in a click
• Producten en diensten: Save the items you bill often so new invoices take seconds
• Belastingaangifte: Pull the sales tax and year-end totals your accountant asks for
• Kostenregistratie: Capture bills and receipts so no deduction slips away at tax time
• Financiële verslaglegging: View profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet reports any time
• Mobiele app: Scan receipts and send invoices from your phone between jobs
• Ondersteuning voor meerdere valuta: Invoice international clients and record what actually landed in your account

Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Wave-recensie.

It is worth a read before you commit your books to any platform.

Golfprijsstelling

Here is what Wave costs in 2026:

Gratis proefperiode: Yes. The Starter Plan is free forever, so you can test Wave with no card.

Geld-terug-garantie: None published. You can cancel the Pro Plan at any point.

💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Starter Plan — free accounting and invoicing covers most solo businesses.

Move to Pro once manual bank transaction entry starts eating your week.

Golf versus alternatieven

How does Wave compare? Here is the landscape:

Snelle keuzes:

• Beste overall: QuickBooks — deepest feature set and every accountant knows it
• Beste budget: Wave — free accounting, invoicing, and receipt scanning with no plan limits
• Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Wave — plain language and few menus to get lost in
• Het meest geschikt voor groeiende teams: Xero — payroll, inventory, and a large app marketplace

🎯 Alternatieven voor golven

Op zoek naar alternatieven voor Wave? Dit zijn de beste opties:

• 🚀 Puzzel IO: Built for startups that want automated accounting and fast close cycles.
• 💰 Dext: Receipt and bill capture at volume, feeding into your main ledger.
• 🌟 Xero: Full double-entry accounting with a deep app marketplace and payroll.
• 📊 Synder: Syncs ecommerce and payment platform sales into your books automatically.
• ⚡ Gemakkelijke maandafsluiting: Checklist-driven close process for teams that reconcile every month.
• 🧠 Docyt: AI bookkeeping with automated categorization and back-office support.
• 🏢 Verstandig: Established accounting with inventory and industry-specific modules.
• 💼 Zoho-boeken: Strong free tier plus a wide business software suite around it.
• ⭐ Versnellen: Personal and rental property finance tracking with light business tools.
• 🔧 Hubdoc: Fetches bills and statements from vendors and files them for you.
• 💳 Onkosten declareren: Expense reports and corporate cards for teams that reis.
• 🔥 QuickBooks: The market standard, with payroll, inventory, and accountant familiarity.
• 🎯 AutoEntry: Automated data extraction from invoices, receipts, and statements.
• 🎨 FreshBooks: Facturering en tijdregistratie aimed squarely at service freelancers.
• 👶 NetSuite: Enterprise resource planning for companies that outgrew small business tools.

Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor golven gids.

⚔️ Golf vergeleken

Here is how Wave stacks up against each competitor:

• Golf versus Puzzel IO: Wave is free and simpler. Puzzle IO suits venture-backed teams with accrual needs.
• Wave versus Dext: Dext beats Wave on document capture. Wave gives you the whole ledger free.
• Wave vs Xero: Xero wins on features and integrations. Wave wins on price for small business owners.
• Wave versus Synder: Synder handles Shopify and Stripe volume better. Wave covers service businesses fine.
• Wave versus Easy Month End: Wave includes reconciliation free. Easy Month End adds structure for larger finance teams.
• Golf versus Docyt: Docyt automates more. Wave costs nothing and stays easy to learn.
• Golf versus Wijze: Sage suits established firms. Wave fits freelancers and one-person shops better.
• Wave versus Zoho Books: Zoho Books offers more automation. Wave has a friendlier learning curve.
• Golf versus Quicken: Quicken leans personal. Wave is built for business finances and invoicing.
• Wave versus Hubdoc: Hubdoc is a document tool, not a ledger. Wave does the actual bookkeeping.
• Wave versus Expensify: Expensify owns employee reimbursements. Wave handles the full set of books.
• Wave versus QuickBooks: QuickBooks does more. Wave does the core free, which matters at year one.
• Wave versus AutoEntry: AutoEntry only extracts data. Wave gives you reporting, invoices, and payments too.
• Wave versus FreshBooks: FreshBooks has better time tracking. Wave charges nothing for invoices and accounting.
• Wave versus NetSuite: NetSuite is enterprise scale. Wave is for people running lean, not running departments.

Begin nu met het gebruik van Wave.

Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke Wave-functies kunt gebruiken:

• ✅ Rekeningafstemming
• ✅ Rekeningstelsels
• ✅ Facturen
• ✅ Producten & Diensten
• ✅ Belastingaangifte
• ✅ Uitgaven bijhouden
• ✅ Financiële rapportage
• ✅ Mobiele app
• ✅ Ondersteuning voor meerdere valuta

Volgende stap: Pick one feature and try it today.

De meeste mensen beginnen met facturen.

It takes less than five minutes to send your first one.

Veelgestelde vragen

Hoe werkt de Wave-app?

You link your bank and Wave imports transactions automatically. From there you categorize spending, send invoices, accept online payments, and track business finances.

Is Wave gebruiksvriendelijk voor beginners?

Yes. Wave is built for small business owners with no accounting background. Most people send a first invoice within ten minutes of signing up.

Hoe kan ik Wave gratis gebruiken?

Sign up for the Starter Plan at $0. You get invoicing, accounting, and reports free. You only pay processing fees when clients send payments.

Is Wave gebruiksvriendelijker dan QuickBooks?

For simple books, yes. Wave shows fewer menus and less jargon. QuickBooks offers more depth, which helps once you add inventory, payroll, or staff.

Rapporteert Wave App aan de IRS?

Wave itself does not file your taxes. Payment processing may generate tax forms where thresholds apply. You still report income yourself using Wave’s reports.