Get Going With QuickBooks® 2013 for Windows
Course Specifications
Course number: TLR0811
Course length: 1 day
Software: QuickBooks® Pro 2013  
Course Description
This training guide is dedicated to providing you with a flexible, high-performance learning system. This dedication has resulted in a unique and progressive training method. Unlike other training methods that focus on theory or high-tech training products that overwhelm you, this training method provides a simple approach to learning computer software. Each guide is written to assume the user has no prior computer skills. If you are using the software for the first time, you will be introduced to its primary features. If you are familiar with the software, you will quickly learn the new features and functionality of this version. Regardless of your skill level, you will learn with the greatest of ease. 
Prerequisites: You can successfully complete this training guide without any prior software knowledge or computer experience. A basic understanding of the computer operating system you are using is recommended.

Delivery Method: Instructor-led or self-paced
Hardware/Software Requirements
•	QuickBooks® Pro 2013 for Microsoft® Windows 
Note: The QuickBooks Simple Start software is not recommended for use with the QuickBooks guides.

Performance-Based Objectives
•	Set up a company 
•	Work with lists 
•	Set up inventory 
•	Sell your product 
•	Invoice for services 
•	Process payments 
•	Work with bank accounts 
•	Enter and pay bills 
•	Use the EasyStep Interview 

Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started 
Topic 1A: Starting QuickBooks 
Topic 1B: Setting QuickBooks Preferences 
Topic 1C: Identifying Components of the QuickBooks Operating Environment 
Topic 1D: Using QuickBooks Help 
Topic 1G: Identifying Common Business Terms 
Topic 1H: Setting Up QuickBooks in Multi-User Mode 
Topic 1I: Updating QuickBooks 
Topic 1J: Backing Up and Restoring a Company File 
Topic 1K: Exiting QuickBooks 
Topic 1L: Review
Lesson 2: Setting Up a Company 
Topic 2A: Creating a QuickBooks Company 
Topic 2B: Using the Chart of Accounts 
Topic 2C: Setting Up a Password 
Topic 2D: Setting a Closing Date 
Topic 2E: Review
Lesson 3: Working with Lists 
Topic 3A: Creating Company Lists 
Topic 3B: Working with the Customers & Jobs List 
Topic 3C: Working with the Employees List 
Topic 3D: Working with the Vendors List 
Topic 3E: Working with the Items List 
Topic 3F: Working with Other Lists 
Topic 3G: Managing Lists 
Topic 3H: Review
Lesson 4: Setting Up Inventory 
Topic 4A: Entering Products into Inventory 
Topic 4B: Ordering Products 
Topic 4C: Receiving Inventory 
Topic 4D: Paying for Inventory 
Topic 4E: Manually Adjusting Inventory 
Topic 4F: Review
Lesson 5: Selling Your Product 
Topic 5A: Creating Product Invoices 
Topic 5B: Applying Credit to Invoices 
Topic 5C: E-mailing Invoices 
Topic 5D: Setting Price Levels 
Topic 5E: Making Cash Sales 
Topic 5F: Review
Lesson 6: Invoicing for Services 
Topic 6A: Setting Up a Service Item 
Topic 6B: Changing the Invoice Format 
Topic 6C: Creating a Service Invoice 
Topic 6D: Editing an Invoice 
Topic 6E: Voiding an Invoice 
Topic 6F: Deleting an Invoice 
Topic 6G: Entering Statement Charges 
Topic 6H: Creating Billing Statements 
Topic 6I: Review
Lesson 7: Processing Payments 
Topic 7A: Displaying the Open Invoices Report 
Topic 7B: Using the Collections Center 
Topic 7C: Receiving Payments for Invoices 
Topic 7D: Making Deposits 
Topic 7E: Handling Bounced Checks 
Topic 7F: Review
Lesson 8: Working with Bank Accounts 
Topic 8A: Writing a QuickBooks Check 
Topic 8B: Voiding a QuickBooks Check 
Topic 8C: Using Bank Account Registers 
Topic 8D: Entering a Handwritten Check 
Topic 8E: Transferring Funds Between Accounts 
Topic 8F: Reconciling Checking Accounts 
Topic 8G: Review
Lesson 9: Entering and Paying Bills 
Topic 9A: Handling Expenses 
Topic 9B: Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable 
Topic 9C: Entering Bills 
Topic 9D: Paying Bills 
Topic 9E: Entering Vendor Credit 
Topic 9F: Review
Appendix A: Using the EasyStep Interview 
Using the EasyStep Interview 
Review