Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2013

How To Enroll

Call 0814-939-3435, or email your contact details including program of interest to info@huritt.com, and we will get back to you. You may also visit our office in Abuja, FCT to speak with a specialist.

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Overview

Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of bookkeeping and accounting, as you master QuickBooks 2013, the leading financial software tool for small businesses. Even with no bookkeeping experience, you can prepare do professional bookkeeping for a small business with this course. This online program teaches you to plan a budget, manage payroll systems, and manage accounting. It also makes you aware of the legal standards that apply to accounting methods, giving you the proper credentials you need to practice bookkeeping with confidence.

The cost of the program includes the textbook Bookkeeping Made Simple. QuickBooks 2013 needs installed on your computer in order to take this program. The course does not provide the software.

 

Objectives

Complete work in this course that will prepare you to handle bookkeeping for a small business. Learn how to use QuickBooks 2013, the leading small business financial software program.

Master skills including:

• Performing basic bookkeeping equations
• Setting up QuickBooks
• Entering data accurately
• Managing bookkeeping
• Using double-entry accounting
• Understanding the impacts of debits and credits for all account types

 

Detail

This course not only teaches you proficiency with QuickBooks 2013 software, it also teaches you to master everything from basic accounting to double-entry bookkeeping. Hands-on activities help you learn skills like planning a budget, managing a payroll, and handling accounts receivable and accounts payable. In addition, the program makes you aware of the legal standards that apply to accounting methods, giving you the proper credentials you need to practice bookkeeping with confidence. Engage in this course if you want to jumpstart your bookkeeping career or if you just want to learn accounting methods to compliment your skill-set and your resume.

The cost of the program includes the textbook Bookkeeping Made Simple. QuickBooks 2013 needs installed on your computer in order to take this program. The course does not provide the software.

Upon registering, you are given an initial six months to complete this program. Should you need more time beyond six months, an extension of six months is available at no additional cost.

Outline

Bookkeeping Concepts

I. Bookkeeping Defined

II. The Journal and the Ledger

III. Special Journals and the Worksheet

IV. Financial Statements and Closing the Books

V. Merchandising Accounts

VI. Depreciation and Checking Accounts

VII. Petty Cash and Interest

VIII. Payroll, Partnerships, and Corporations

 

Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

I. Getting Started

II. The Chart of Accounts

III. Company Lists

IV. Bank Accounts

V. Fixed Assets and Depreciation

VI. Accounts Payable I

VII. Accounts Payable II

VIII. Accounts Receivable I

IX. Accounts Receivable II

X. Accounts Receivable III

XI. Inventory and Estimating

XII. Reporting

 

Requirements

The course functions best with high-speed Internet. You need access to Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the assignments. This course is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and more recent operating systems and functions best Internet Explorer 7 and higher.

We provide the required textbook, Bookkeeping Made Simple, but you need QuickBooks 2013 software installed on your computer prior to taking this course.

The bookkeeping portion of this course can be taken on either an IBM-compatible computer (PC) or a Mac. The QuickBooks tutorial can be taken on an IBM-compatible computer (PC) or a Mac. If you use a Mac, you must purchase the Mac version of the software, although some of the screen shots within the tutorial may differ.

You need Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader for this course.

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this Program.

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Hardware Requirements

• For Windows Vista or Windows 7, you need the following: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® dual-core processor, 3.0 GHz or higher with SSE2 technology
• For Windows XP, you will need the following: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon dual-core processor, 1.6 GHz or higher with SSE2 technology
• 2 GB RAM
• 1.8 GB free disk space for installation
• 1,280 x 1,024 true color video display adapter 128 MB or greater, Microsoft® Direct3D®-capable workstation-class graphics card
• 1,024 x 768 display resolution with true color

 

Prerequisites

This program is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field. You need an Internet connection, e-mail capabilities, and familiarity with using the Internet. You’ll also need QuickBooks 2013 installed on your computer in order to complete the QuickBooks portion of the program. The course does not provide the software.

 

Instructors

Marlissa Phillips, CPA, MBA, is proprietor of MJ Phillips Company. For more than 12 years, Marlissa worked with small businesses in a variety of industries. Her firm also launched Heart2Heart Services, which focuses on the needs and concerns of nonprofit organizations. Marlissa provides training for clients as well as accounting professionals. She graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and received an MBA in accounting from DePaul University. She is a member of the Intuit Accounting Professionals Trainer Network and is an instructor for CPELink.com.

Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children’s Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm. Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the leading health and fitness club chains in the world. He has also been Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a division of a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the “Big Four” CPA firms. Wade is the creator of the Certified Bookkeeper and Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2012 courses as well as a facilitator. He has previously served as an instructor for courses at Coopers & Lybrand and at the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Program and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers’ Advisory Board.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I register for a program if I am an international student?
Yes, because this certificate program is online, and you never have to actually travel to the school. We offer a telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our online programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Upon registering, you’re given six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional cost. Pricing varies for extensions beyond six months.

3. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All the materials you’ll need are included, and their cost will be covered by your tuition. We will ship all materials ground service upon enrollment.

4. Can I get financial assistance?
HGBSE Online courses re non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

5. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

6. Am I guaranteed a job?
HGBSE Online program will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

7. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

8. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online program and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

9. Can I use a Mac?
Yes, this program is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.

10. How can I get more information about the program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via email at info@huritt-edu.com. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form. We will answer your questions promptly.

11. When can I start the program?
Our online programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.