Intro To Accounting & Bookkeeping Course Description

Starting and running a new business...that’s tough stuff.

Correctly keeping the books...even tougher!

Entrepreneurs and new business owners are experts in their field and have a passion for what they do…but if they were really good at bookkeeping, they would have become bookkeepers instead!

This class is a terrific introduction into the business behind business. QBO Rock Star Alicia Katz Pollock teaches you what you need to know about bookkeeping in order to succeed!

She'll cover the importance of good record keeping, saving receipts, bookkeeping software, common mistakes, taking credit cards, available technology you can leverage, and how you know when you need a bookkeeper.

Business owners -- you need to take this important introductory class to help you figure out how to begin the process of ensuring good financial management...including the tough decision of whether you need to hire a bookkeeper.

In this course, you’ll Learn:

• The importance of good record keeping
• When do you need a bookkeeper and when can you do it yourself?
• Bookkeeping options like QuickBooks, web-based systems including QBO®  and Xero
• Common bookkeeping mistakes business owners make
• Why and how to save receipts
• Using a tablet or laptop to write up estimates in the field
• Using a smartphone to take credit cards
• Estimates to invoices to payments
• The world of QB apps like Tsheets for timecards and Bill.com for A/P.

 After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand the role of a bookkeeper to benefit a business
• Avoid common recordkeeping mistakes business owners make
• Select mobile technology to enhance your workflow