This guide covers the newest version of Intuit Software's accounting package for home, business, or personal use. It teaches how to set up a payroll, maintain records, track credit card purchases, and more through various brief tutorials. The authors also give invaluable tax tips and accounting advice.

The authors provide users with a quick start on the Windows version of the popular accounting package for IBM PCs and compatibles. After an overview of the basics, readers learn how to manage payrolls, keep track of taxes, and make single-entry bookkeeping an easy, manageable task. The book covers the software's new features and provides advice for maintaining finances under control.

The Only Official Guide to the #1 Personal Finance SoftwareTake control of your personal finances using the best practices and time-saving tips in Quicken® 2018 for Windows The Official Guide! Find out the most effective methods for tracking your income, expenses, savings, transactions, investments, and so much more.Endorsed by the makers of Quicken, this practical resource shows you, step by step, how to take full advantage of the software’s powerful features, including the Quicken mobile app. You’ll also get professional advice to help you reduce debt, stay on budget, save money, invest wisely, and plan for a secure financial future.•Customize Quicken for your preferences•Track income and expenses•Automate transactions and tasks•Record bank and credit card transactions•Use online banking features•Reconcile checking, savings, and credit card accounts•Track investments and optimize your portfolio•Monitor your assets, loans, and net worth•Evaluate your financial position•Reduce debt, save money, and plan for retirement•Simplify tax preparation and maximize deductions•Create Quicken reports

Explains how to use the financial planning program to handle routine business, create reports, keep records, and make investments

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