Quickbooks Accounting - Using

Introduction

QuickBooks Windows Interface

• The QuickBooks Screen
• Moving around QuickBooks Accounting
• Using QuickBooks Help
• Moving in Dialogue Boxes – Tab vs. Enter Key
• Entering Dates in QuickBooks
• Using Quick Add

QuickBooks Registers

• Understanding Registers
• Opening Registers
• Transaction Type Codes in Registers
• Editing a Register Transaction
• Finding a transaction in a register

Helpful Tips for Using QuickBooks

• Knowing how to Void or Delete Transactions
• Using the Calculator (QuickMath)
• Memorizing Transactions
• Using the Find Command
• The QuickBooks Function Keys

Accounts Receivable & Recording Sales

• Deciding how to Record Sales
• Using Create Invoices
• Putting an Invoice on Hold
• Entering Credit Sales

Accounts Payable & Recording Purchases

• Deciding how to Record Purchases
• Using Enter Bills

Cash & Banking in QuickBooks

• Receiving Money in QuickBooks
• Making Deposits
• Writing Cheques
• Paying Bills
• Processing Payroll without Using Payroll
• Reconciling the Bank Accounts

Report Customizing

• How to Generate Reports
• Customizing Reports - The date range
• Customizing Reports - Filtering
• Customizing Reports - Columns
• Customizing Reports - Suppressing inactive data
• Customizing Reports - Viewing more on your screen
• Customizing Report – Changing Appearance

Handling GST & PST Filing

• Reporting on your PST/GST
• Paying the GST/PST Liability
• Processing a GST Refund

Year End Considerations

• Closing the Books
• Condensing data
• What is the Retained Earnings Account?
• Printing the Journal report
• General ledger report