Course Specifications

Item Number: GBK28W
ISBN#: 978-1-930147-98-0
1-930147-98-8
Hours of instruction based on users skill-set: 8-12

System Requirements
This course covers features that are in QuickBooks Pro Edition 2008. Verify that QuickBooks 2008 software is installed on your computer. Please refer to your software installation instructions for specific hardware requirements.

Course Description

Prerequisites: You can successfully complete this course without any prior software knowledge or computer experience. A basic understanding of the computer operating system you are using is recommended.

Delivery Method: Instructor-led, self-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Benefits: First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software. Experienced QuickBooks users will quickly learn the new features and functionality of QuickBooks 2008.

What's New in This Guide:

- Improved and simplified Home page
- Improved Customer, Vendor, and Employee Centers
- Easier company setup process
- Improved shipping methods
- Improved and simplified bill paying features
- Auto-population feature used for frequently entered account information

Course Objectives

Getting Started
Starting QuickBooks,Identifying Components of the QuickBooks Operating Environment,Opening QuickBooks Centers,Opening Other QuickBooks Windows,Identifying Common Business Terms,Setting Up QuickBooks in Multi-user Mode,Exiting QuickBooks

Setting Up a Company
Creating a QuickBooks Company,Using the Chart of Accounts,Entering Account Opening Balances

Working with Lists
Creating Company Lists,Working with the Customer: Job List,Working with the Employee List,Working with the Vendor List,Adding Customized Fields,Managing Lists

Setting Up Inventory
Entering Products into Inventory,Ordering Products,Receiving Inventory,Paying for Inventory,Manually Adjusting Inventory

Selling Your Product
Creating Invoices,Making Cash Sales

Invoicing for Services
Setting Up a Service Item,Changing the Invoice Format,Creating a Service Invoice,Entering Statement Charges,Creating Billing Statements,Processing Payments,Receiving Payments for Invoices,Making Deposits,Printing Statements

Working with Bank Accounts
Writing a QuickBooks Check,Using Bank Account Registers,Entering a Handwritten Check,Transferring Funds Between Accounts,Reconciling Checking Accounts

Entering and Paying Bills
Handling Expenses,Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable,Entering Bills,Paying Bills

Using the EasyStep Interview
Using the EasyStep Interview

Using Online Banking
Setting Up an Internet Connection,Activating Accounts,Reading Online Statements,Creating Online Payments,Submitting Online Payments,Transferring Funds Online,Canceling Online Payments,Sending E-mail to Your Financial Institution