Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of bookkeeping as you master QuickBooks 2018—the leading financial software tool for small businesses. By the end of this course, you'll be an expert in everything from basic accounting to double-entry bookkeeping. Hands-on activities will help you learn skills including handling accounts receivable and accounts payable, accounting for fixed assets and recording and maintaining inventory accounts. In addition, you'll gain the knowledge you need to ensure that your accounting methods meet all legal standards. This course includes QuickBooks 2018 Desktop Pro software in your enrollment.
I. QuickBooks Basics
- Welcome to QuickBooks: Demonstrate how to set up a QuickBooks company file for a business by creating an Ace Photography QuickBooks company file.
- Working with Company Files: Have a better understanding of how to work with company files in QuickBooks precisely and accurately.
- Securing Your Company Files: Demonstrate how to secure company files in QuickBooks by managing users and data.
II. Bookkeeping Building Blocks
- Bookkeeping Defined: Apply bookkeeping concepts to accounting problems.
- The Journal, the Ledger, and Special Journals: Run QuickBooks reports for the general journal and the general ledger, as well as reports for subsidiary journals.
III. Preparing the Company File
- The Chart of Accounts: Work with the Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks, including adding and changing accounts.
- Company Lists: Administer various company lists in QuickBooks by adding customers and vendor.
IV. Cash and Fixed Asset Transactions
- Bank Accounts and Cash Transactions in QuickBooks: Record bank account transactions in QuickBooks by entering cash account transactions and completing a bank reconciliation.
- Fixed Assets and Depreciation in QuickBooks: Record fixed assets and depreciation in QuickBooks.
V. Understanding Accounts Payable
- Accounts Payable I: Record bills in QuickBooks by entering various accounts payable transactions into the course.
- Accounts Payable II: Produce accounts payable history and reports in QuickBooks.
VI. Reviewing Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Receivable I: Demonstrate the invoice procedure by producing a customer invoice in QuickBooks.
- Accounts Receivable II: By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to manage payments, deposits, and returned checks in QuickBooks.
- Accounts Receivable III: Check for outstanding invoices and bill for the reimbursement of expenses in QuickBooks.
- Batch Invoicing and Creating Letters: Produce batches of invoices and customer letters in QuickBooks.
VII. Managing Inventory Transactions
- Introduction to Inventory and Customer Estimates: Create and revise customer estimates, and you'll practice recording and tracking inventory transactions.
- List Items and Inventory in QuickBooks: Assign classes, add and edit multiple list entries, and track inventory in QuickBooks.
- Ordering and Selling Inventory in QuickBooks: Order and sell inventory by creating sales and purchase orders and receiving inventory.
- Vendor Discounts and Credits and Adjusting Inventory in QuickBooks: Manage vendor discounts and credits and adjust inventory in QuickBooks.
- Tracking Price Levels and Customer Discounts in QuickBooks: Manage price levels and customer discounts in QuickBooks by creating price levels, discounted items, and customer discounts.
- Working with Customer Balances: Learn techniques for working with customer balances in QuickBooks.
VIII. Closing the Books and Reporting in QuickBooks
- Closing the Books and Reporting: How to close the books in QuickBooks and how to run and use important reports.
- Your Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities: How the job market works, and you'll obtain skills to help you navigate it.
- Communication: Learn basic concepts related to effective business communication.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course must be taken on a PC device. A Mac OS is not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- Windows 7 or later (it's strongly recommended to have the latest operating system for an optimal experience).
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
- QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2018 Software (included in enrollment).
- Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field.
Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm. Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the leading health and fitness club chains in the world. He has also been Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a division of a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor for courses at Coopers & Lybrand and at the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.
1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.
2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the program.
3. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.
4. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No
5. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
6. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
7. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
8. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
9. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
10. Can I use a Mac?
No
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12. When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.
Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
13. Does this program prepare for a certification?
No