QuickBooks^®

^{A Registered Trademark of Intuit® Inc.}

Small Business Accounting Software

Session                           Topics

1. FIRST DAY OF CLASS. This is the day that we get to know one another and get  an overview of the course objectives and find out what the students expect from this course. We will learn how to install the exercise files and start with Lesson 1, getting around in QuickBooks; a discussion about accounting basics; and how to exit QuickBooks and make a backup file.

2. A quick review of lesson 1 and on to Lesson 2 where we will use the EasyStep feature to set up a new company's financial records; set up sales tax information, choose an invoice format; choose a start date; set up income and expense accounts; enter opening balances and learn how to use the Get Help features.

3. In Lesson 3 we will learn how to use and manage QuickBooks lists; edit the chart of accounts; work with customers, employees and vendors, record customer invoices and submit payments to vendors. In Lesson 4  we will write checks, use bank registers, transfer money and reconcile checking accounts.

4. In Lesson 5 we will track credit card transactions, work with asset and liability accounts, and discuss equity accounts. Dealing with customers is featured in Lesson 6 along with preparing invoices and statements. Lesson 7 presents information on how to receive payments from customers and make bank deposits.

5. Lesson 8 will show how to enter and pay bills from vendors. In Lesson 9 we will analyze the financial data and create some reports and graphs.

6. Lesson 10 deals with inventory control to determine the value of products purchased, sold, and currently on hand. Lesson 11 will track and pay sales taxes and discuss payroll features and many of the details necessary to properly account for employee's and non-employee's compensation and tax obligations. More payroll information in Lesson 12.

7. Lessons 13 and 14 deal with the creation of job estimates and procedures for time tracking. In Lesson 15 (the last lesson) we will customize forms and invoices and use QuickBooks with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to prepare report analyses and written letters and reports.

8. OUR LAST CLASS. A catch-up and review session with student questions, comments and observations.  You  will be asked to complete a course evaluation form and maybe a brief test of what was learned. Finally the presentation of Certificates of Completion.

Good Luck to all Students!