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How to Unleash the Power of QuickBooks

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CT)

Kingwood, TEXAS

How to Unleash the Power of QuickBooks

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***class may be rescheduled if minimum number of attendees is not confirmed***



Discover what you and your employees really need to know to unleash the power of QuickBooks with a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Class includes 8 hours of personal training.

This class is a must for anyone responsible for their company’s financial activities and transactions.

  • Business Owners
  • Mid- and upper-level management
  • Office Managers
  • Bookkeepers
  • Collections/Accounts Payable Staff

About the Trainer – Margaret Gow, CPA

Margaret Gow, Senior Manager Accounting Systems – GrowthForce
Described as a “rock star” in the QuickBooks world, Margaret Gow has been using and studying the leading software for small businesses since its inception in the early 1990s. She traveled the country for five years teaching QuickBooks for Real World Training company. She advised Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, in their development of future versions of their software. Additionally, she co-authored Intuit’s certification exam for the QuickBooks Professional Advisor program. Her teaching ability is well-established having been on the full-time faculty at the University of Houston Downtown for ten years.

CPE Credits

Eight CPE Credits will be awarded for this training. We have registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE program.

Monthly classes available in the Houston area. If you have any questions call 281-358-2007

To register for this class call 281-358-2007

Course Fee: $299 – For 8 Hours of Training

Your Payment for Seminar secures your seat and must be received three days prior to the scheduled training date. Cancellations made up to one week before the training, but will be refunded less $50.00. Cancellations less than one week before the date will not be refunded.

Schedule at a Glance

Lesson 1 – Getting Started

Course Introduction, Introducing QuickBooks, Getting around in QuickBooks, All the accounting you need to know, Exiting QuickBooks, Moving between company files

Lesson 2 – Setting up QuickBooks

Creating a QuickBooks company, Entering company info, Customizing QuickBooks or your business, Setting up your business accounting, Completing company file setup, Getting help while using QuickBooks, Closing the company file

Lesson 3 – Working with lists

Using QuickBooks lists, Editing the chart of accounts, Working with Customers & Jobs list, Working with the Employee Center, Working with the Vendor Center, Adding custom fields, Managing lists

Break – 10 minutes

Lesson 4 – Working with bank accounts

Writing a QuickBooks check, Using bank account registers, Entering a handwritten check, Transferring money between accounts, Reconciling checking accounts

Lesson 5 – Using other accounts in QuickBooks

Other account types in QuickBooks, Tracking credit card transactions, Working with asset accounts, Working with liability accounts, Understanding equity accounts

Lunch – 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lesson 6 - Entering sales information

Using sales forms in QuickBooks, Filling in a sales form, Memorizing a sale, Entering a new service item, Using multiple price levels, Reminding customers of overdue payments

Lesson 7 – Receiving payments and making deposits

Recording customer payments, Making deposits, Processing credit card payments

Lesson 8 – Entering and paying bills

Handling bills in QuickBooks, Using QuickBooks for accounts payable, Entering bills, Paying bills

Break – 10 minutes

Lesson 9 – Reporting

Reports and graphs help you understand your business, Creating QuickReports,
Creating and customizing preset reports, Saving report settings, Printing reports, Exporting reports to Microsoft Excel

Lesson 10 – Tracking time

Tracking time and mileage, Invoicing a customer for time and mileage, Displaying project reports for time tracking, Paying non employees for time worked

Lesson 11 – Customizing forms and writing QuickBooks letters

About QuickBooks forms, Customizing invoices, Designing custom layouts for forms, Using QuickBooks letters

When & Where



Insperity Training Center (formerly known at Administaff)
22900 Eastex Freeway/Hwy 59N
(same location, but formerly known as 19001 Crescent Springs Drive)
Kingwood, TEXAS 77339

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CT)


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