QuickBooks Pro 2004 and 2005: Quick Course 1

QuickBooks is an Intuit software program designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses keep their books easily and accurately. In this course, you will be introduced to the software as well as some general file management tasks. Then you will learn about the basic skills you need to effectively deal with customers, vendors, and banking transactions. Once you have mastered the basic skills, you will have the opportunity to create your own company file. By the end of this course, you will be well prepared for the challenges presented in QuickBooks Pro 2004 and 2005: Quick Course 2.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

§   Understand basic accounting principles, including what goes on “behind the scenes”

§   Complete customer and vendor transactions

§   Use the Banking Navigator

§   Work with balance sheet accounts

§   Create a company

The textbook for this course is:

Title:        QuickBooks Pro 2004 and 2005: Quick Course 1

Author:    Trish Hakola

§   Please arrive on time for each class meeting. The second class meeting will begin with a review of topics covered during the first day.

§   Please notify me if you must leave early for any class session.

§   Follow the ground rules of the course (see below).

§   2-Minute Rule
When you work at the computer, don’t struggle with a task or instruction that is not working for more than 2 minutes before you ask for help.

§   NDQ Rule
There are no dumb questions in our classroom. All questions are welcome.

§   Interruptions are welcome
Feel free to raise your hand to ask a question at any time, this includes lecture presentations. 

Your performance in the course is evaluated on your performance in Assessment Exercises.

You can send me email at
anita.ricker@ws.edu

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