Bookkeeping Basics and Workflows in QuickBooks Online: Building Financial Foundations
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Training TypeLive Training
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CategoryQuickBooks Online
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Duration2 Hours
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Rating4.8/5
Course Introduction
About the Course
Gain a solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and learn how to efficiently manage your business's financial data using QuickBooks Online. This course provides a comprehensive overview of bookkeeping basics, emphasizing its importance in maintaining accurate records and facilitating informed decision-making. You will discover a simplified six-step approach to bookkeeping, covering the gathering of source documents, categorization of transactions into key categories (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses), reconciliation of transactions, preparation of essential financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow Statement), and the interpretation of financial statements.
Furthermore, you will explore practical bookkeeping workflows designed to streamline your daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks within QuickBooks Online. From checking cash positions and recording transactions to processing payroll (optional), reviewing projections, analyzing inventory, and managing tax obligations, this course equips you with the necessary skills to effectively organize and maintain your financial records.
Additionally, you will receive valuable tips, including best practices for processing payroll on various frequencies such as weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly cycles.
Course Objective
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and workflows within QuickBooks Online. You will be equipped with the knowledge to simplify your bookkeeping process, effectively manage daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping tasks, and make informed decisions based on financial data.
Who is the Target Audience?
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals
Basic Knowledge
Basic knowledge of QuickBooks Online
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Understanding the significance of bookkeeping
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The role of bookkeeping in financial management
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Simplifying bookkeeping in six steps
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Gathering source documents
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Categorizing transactions into main categories (Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Revenue, and Expenses)
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Reconciling transactions
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Preparing financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow Statement)
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Reading and interpreting financial statements
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Making data-driven decisions
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Daily Tasks: Checking cash positions and managing liquidity
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Weekly Tasks: Recording transactions, organizing receipts, reviewing unpaid bills, invoicing, vendor payments, optional
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Monthly Tasks: Balancing checkbooks, reviewing receivables, analyzing inventory, optional payroll processing, comparing
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Quarterly Tasks: Filing estimated quarterly taxes, reviewing payroll reports, managing sales tax, estimating year-to-dat
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Annual Tasks: Reviewing past-due receivables, inventory assessment, IRS form filing (W-2, W-3, 1099-MISC), reviewing and
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Understanding common payroll processing frequencies