QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

By Stephen L. Nelson

Do a quick take on QuickBooks and you'll wonder where it's been all your life. If you're running a small business, you need an accounting system that monitors profits, losses, and expenses without costing an arm and a leg. And if you're running your own business-- when you're trying to do everything, including things like, well, actually selling something--you need a good solid software system that stays one step ahead of you. QuickBooks 2006 is that software. Record invoices, pay bills--QuickBooks will crunch the numbers and keep you on track. Now you can add another member to your team: QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies. This helpful book is loaded with the latest information, features, and expert advice you need to make the best use of the software. Pop open the book, and you'll quickly start getting the basics in plain English. Written for those of us who aren't CPAs, this down-to-earth guide explains how to: Create invoices and credit memos Produce income statements and financial reports Process payroll and simplify tax preparation Estimate, bill, and track expenses Author Stephen Nelson not only has an MBA, a CPA and expertise in teaching the rest of us about QuickBooks, he also teaches other CPAs how to teach the rest of us about QuickBooks. You'll feel like you've got a knowledgeable and humorous buddy at your side as you learn how to: Streamline bill paying with online banking and electronic checks Set up a workable chart of accounts and a good working budget Keep track of inventory, fixed assets, and vehicle mileage Handle selling a depreciable asset--and nine other "Tricky Situations" Figure out your break-even point--and nine more "Secret Business Formulas" Install QuickBooks in ten easy steps If you handle the financial parts of your business like a pro, you're free to concentrate on what you do best. QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies is the fun and easy way(R) to get started

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764599542
• ISBN13: 9780764599545
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies (For Dummies )

Good reference for fast help while in the learning curve or just forgotten something.

Worth Far More than it Costs

This is one of the better 'For Dummies' books that I've read. To be sure most of the book is exactly what you would expect. It's a complete introduction to the QuickBooks accounting system. Being a 'For Dummies' book the othewise rather dry how to use a computer are livened up with a bit of humor here and there. I appreciate this as it tends to help me from going to sleep. It's the extras in this book that make it easily worth the money, in fact possibly worth several times its cost. The author is a CPA. He has seen what really happens in the business world, and once in a while he provides a simple rule or two. For instance, 'Sign all your own checks.' Simple rule, but it tends to keep people honest. Another rule, 'Review canceled checks before your bookeeper does.' Obvious. Then there's the discussion on fixed and variable costs vs. revenue. If your rent doesn't go up, selling just a little bit more can yield substantial increases in profits. These are things that you just don't see in the normal how-to computer book and once again, could be worth far more than the cost of the book.

A very good introduction!

If you have not much time, but you want to quickly get to know Quickbooks then the 'For Dummies' series is great. I own a number of them and they have always been a good choice as a starting point for someone who is a bit impatient - I guess I have ADD - maybe we watch too much TV and too many 15 second commercials? Anyway - I recommend Quickbooks For Dummies.