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Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Ž
The Canadian Guide 2nd Edition
by Arlene Nora Arlow

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The best book on the best-selling bookkeeping software, by one of the most expert users in Canada. Get an in-depth exposure to the software, and learn powerful tricks and tips as you progress.

Paperback Edition
ť 500 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 inches, with over 900 screenshots throughout.
ISBN 978-0-9739853-2-0
ť $69.95 plus $14.80 shipping/handling and $4.24 GST = $88.99.

Companion Workbook
ť Excellent resource for new QuickBooks users. Activities and Review Questions supplement the text.
ISBN 978-0-9739853-3-7
ť $24.95 plus $9.33 shipping/handling and $1.71 GST = $35.99.

Sample Company Files
ť CD of sample company files for each chapter - learn from real examples.
ť $19.95 plus $2.21 shipping/handling and $1.11 GST = $23.27.

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SEMINARS AND COURSES

Arlene Nora Arlow has given dozens of presentations and training seminars on QuickBooks and bookkeeping practices over the past 7 years. Her daily use of the software working in and with a wide variety of businesses ensures you receive the best real-life guidance. Arlene offers high-quality instruction at colleges, universities, and industry venues.

The following are a selection of upcoming training events:

Introduction to QuickBooks 2008
Okanagan College, Penticton, BC, Continuing Education Department
4Coming Fall of 2008
To register, call: 250.490.3959

Introduction to QuickBooks 2008
Coming to Vancouver
18 Hours of hands-on QuickBooks Instruction
(Subject to sufficient interest)
Please email us to express your interest and ensure a seat!

COURSE OUTLINE

ť Bookkeeping Rules & Principles of Good Books
ť Basic Bookkeeping Revisited
ť Getting Started Including Creating a Company File
ť First Things to Know/Do After Creating a Company File
ť Preferences, Lists and Menus
ť The "Customer Centre" and Customer Tasks
ť The "Vendor Centre" and Vendor Tasks
ť GST Returns
ť Banking Tasks
ť Report Tasks and Features
ť QuickBooks Maintenance

The course is meant to provide exposure to all basic areas of the QuickBooks Pro Canadian software with the exception of payroll. Material covered is common to all business and institutional bookkeeping environments. The course offers hands-on computer experience to the QuickBooks user. The basic course is recommended as an 18 to 24-hour course.

The "flow" of the material covered is specifically designed so that each chapter builds on concepts and activities of a previous chapter.

Questions are encouraged from the participants to facilitate the learning process. Real-life questions are answered providing they benefit the class as a whole.

The Course manual Bookkeeping with QuickBooks is provided to participants.

CUSTOMIZED COURSES

Businesses or Institutions wanting a customized course can be accommodated. The instructor can offer more detailed and specific exposure than what is provided in the manual. Please discuss "specific" requests ahead of time so the instructor can prepare accordingly.

Topics which can be covered in a "Customized" course include but are not limited to:

ť Payroll
ť Troubleshooting, Reconciling and Adjusting
ť Year End Procedures
ť How Payroll Liabilities and Tax Liabilities Can Get Out Of Control
ť Finding and Correcting Inconsistencies/Issues in Financial Data
ť Things To Know for the "Cash" Basis of Reporting
ť Multicurrency
ť Inventory
ť Advanced payroll specific to your business
ť Advanced "Report" and "Filter" features

Assistance is available outside of the class time at an hourly rate.

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