Computer Accounting with QuickBooks 2004 teaches students how to use the QuickBooks 2004 version computer accounting software. The first part of the text provides a hands-on introduction to QuickBooks, and the second half of the text focuses on a service and merchandising business, as well as advanced features of QuickBooks. This book provides step-by-step instructions for easy learning with an abundance of exercises and projects to reinforce new concepts. Using a hands-on approach, the text integrates understanding accounting with mastery of the software. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter as you progress from entering simple transactions to using the QuickBooks advanced features. The text provides both the “big picture” overview (“Where am I going?”) and step-by-step instructions (“Where do I click?”).

For Computerized Accounting courses using QuickBooks Pro 2004 QuickBooks Pro 2004 with 2005 Update demonstrates the many transactions that effect the accounting cycle with a true "hands-on" learning approach. Students explore and use the many features of QuickBooks Pro 2004 (with the latest 2005 updates) for service and merchandising businesses. Students are also then given the opportunity to use QuickBooks Pro in a company they create.

Computer Accounting with QuickBooks 2005 teaches students how to use the QuickBooks 2005 version computer accounting software. The first part of the text provides a hands-on introduction to QuickBooks, and the second half of the text focuses on a service and merchandising business, as well as advanced features of QuickBooks. This book provides step-by-step instructions for easy learning with an abundance of exercises and projects to reinforce new concepts. Using a hands-on approach, the text integrates understanding accounting with mastery of the software. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter as you progress from entering simple transactions to using the QuickBooks advanced features. The text provides both the "big picture" overview ("Where am I going?") and step-by-step instructions ("Where do I click?").

According to a recent national survey, more construction contractors use QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks than all other accounting programs combined. And for good reason. QuickBooks Pro excels at all the routine paperwork in a construction office: writing checks, keeping track of your bank balance, sending out invoices and statements, creating up-to-the-minute profit and loss statements for the month, year or by job, writing payroll checks, paying suppliers and subcontractors, tracking job costs, comparing estimated and actual costs for each job, and much more. But there's a lot to learn in QuickBooks Pro. And converting to a new accounting system can be a complex and confusing task, even if you have a strong background in accounting and plenty of time to install the new system. That's why this book was written -- because most construction pros aren't accounting experts and have more important work to do at the job site. Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks Pro 2004 will walk you step-by-step through QuickBooks Pro's detailed setup procedure and then explain item-by-item how you should be using QuickBooks Pro every day. In days, rather than weeks, you'll create a first-rate accounting system that's an asset to your company. Here you'll find simple, well-illustrated instructions for customizing the setup for QuickBooks Pro 2004, including what each screen on your monitor should look like. This manual explains every choice you need to make and every button you need to click on. And it tells you how to get a trial version of QuickBooks Pro if you want to try it before buying, and includes two other programs you'll want to use when estimating costs with QuickBooks Pro. With this book, the CD in the back with the software and data files just described, and QuickBooks Pro 2004, you have at your fingertips all the financial tools needed to keep your books straight, and your company running strong and in the black. Book jacket.

For short term courses in Accounting, Microcomputer Accounting or Computerized Accounting in departments of Accounting or Computer Information Systems. Using the popular and user-friendly QuickBooks Pro 2004 accounting package, this hands-on, applications-rich text gives students a basic knowledge of how computerized accounting systems function. It emphasizes QuickBooks' innovative approach to recording accounting transactions based on business forms, rather than the traditional journal format. The author provides firsthand training in working with actual accounting software used in business. Accounting concepts and their relation to QuickBooks are presented throughout. Students develop confidence in recording business transactions using a real commercial program; upon finishing the text, they should be able to use QuickBooks in the "real world."

Will help any small business or financial professional master QuickBooks Pro 2004 or QuickBooks Premier 2004 quickly, and use it effectively. This comprehensive, highly visual course in using QuickBooks covers the full accounting cycle in both merchandising and service businesses. It has been fully updated for the latest versions of QuickBooks. Topics covered include: a basic introduction to computers and QuickBooks Pro (and Premier); sales and receivables; payables and purchases; general accounting and end-of-period procedures; payroll; and more. Readers will also walk step-by-step through computerizing a manual accounting system with QuickBooks. Appendices cover the basics of working with Windows, using QuickBooks' built-in letters, using QuickBooks Pro online, and more. For everyone who wants to learn QuickBooks Pro 2004 or QuickBooks Premier 2004, including millions of small and home office business owners, accountants, bookkeepers, and students. Will also be valuable to QuickBooks users upgrading to the newest release. With over 2.5 million users, QuickBooks is the world's #1 small business accounting package