This course is taught by a CPA and is intended for business owners, managers and others looking to gain a basic understanding of the accounting used in small business or organizations. We will explore the various types of business entities, basic business registration and compliance requirements, general bookkeeping and accounting concepts, components of financial statements and how to read these, budgeting and basic income tax accounting.

Prerequisite: Windows experience

Learn how to use the basic features and functions of QuickBooks Pro software. You will create a company, set up preferences, set up and invoice customers, manage vendors and pay bills, work with banking transactions (deposits, transfer funds, etc.), perform reconciliations, and review basic financial and other system reports. This basic course does not configure or customize the software for your business.

Expand your understanding of QuickBooks Pro through learning how to manage inventory, set up and manage sales taxes, prepare estimates, perform job costing, work with Balance Sheet accounts, set up budgets, process payroll and related reporting, and advanced customization options. A portion of this course allows for discussion and/or tailoring of software for your organization’s needs.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows and Internet browser experience

Explore about the features of QuickBooks Online and how these can be used to manage the accounting for your small business or organization. You will learn how to navigate the application, set up a company file, set up and invoice customers, manage vendors and pay bills, work with banking and credit card transactions, and utilize reports from the system.