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Bookkeeping With QuickBooks ® In Canada
by Arlene Nora Arlow
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.
CLICK HERE to print the registration form for courses offered in Princeton, BC!
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Arlene Nora Arlow has given dozens of presentations and training seminars on QuickBooks and bookkeeping practices over the past 9 years. For courses other than QuickBooks training see the bottom of this section.
QUICKBOOKS TRAINING
The following is a selection of training in Penticton, BC:
Introduction to QuickBooks, 18 hours
Location:
Okanagan College, Duncan Avenue Campus, Penticton, BC
4Winter
2012, Saturdays, January 28 - February 11, 2012
4Spring
2012, Saturdays, April 14 - April 28, 2012
To register, call: 250.490.3959 - Continuing Education Department
COURSE OUTLINE
» Bookkeeping Rules & Principles of Good Books
» Getting Started Including Creating a Company File
» First Things to Know/Do After Creating a Company File
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Preferences, Lists and Menus
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The "Customer Centre" and Customer Tasks
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The "Vendor Centre" and Vendor Tasks
» GST Returns
» Banking Tasks
» Report Tasks and Features
» 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.
Assistance is available outside of the class time at an hourly rate.
INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER COURSES
Arlene Arlow and Shawn Milner of SMI Computers are teaming up to offer
Introductory Computer courses in Princeton, BC.
Send us an email
to inquire about the dates:
Course location:
117 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, BC
CLICK HERE to print the Course Outline for courses offered in Princeton, BC!
With Internet Explorer, learn how to create, log onto,
and use an e-mail account through Gmail and Hotmail. Learn how to send,
receive, and forward emails. Learn how to open, send and receive
attachments. Learn the basics of creating and organizing your contact list.
Learn how to protect against Viruses, Trojans, and vulnerabilities. What is
safe to install and what to ignore as you surf the web. Learn the risks of
Spam.
Introduction to Facebook- 2 ˝ hours
Create a Facebook account and profile. Add pictures,
search for and add “friends” plus customize your friend lists. Post and
reply to messages. Learn common Facebook features.
Introduction to PayPal – 2 hours
How to register, choose a method of payment, and shop on
the internet. How to log in/out. Basic security measures. NOTE: YOU MUST
BRING A VALID CREDIT CARD AND YOUR LATEST CREDIT CARD STATEMENT TO THE FIRST
CLASS. STUDENTS WISHING TO USE
THEIR BANK ACCOUNT FOR PAYPAL MUST ALSO BRING A BANK STATEMENT OR CHEQUE
FROM THEIR BANK ACCOUNT.
Introduction to eBay- 2 ˝ hours
Learn your obligations and dispute resolution.
Buy: How to register, find items, research, bid or buy,
and pay for items. Learn the difference between eBay Canada and eBay USA
plus the obstacles to cross-border purchases.
Sell: How to take photos, complete the listing form,
monitor your listings, receive payments, and ship items. NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE
A VALID PAYPAL ACCOUNT.
Introduction to Microsoft Word – 4 hours
NOTE: This course is for students with a good working knowledge of computers.
Create a document:
type and format text, adjust margins, adjust line spacing, use tabs,
center text, insert pictures, insert and format tables, resize and crop
pictures, use headers and footers, page breaks, spell check and impose
styles. Use cut, copy, paste, insert, delete, custom formatting, undo, redo,
find and replace. Learn about watermarks, and borders. Save, print, and
email your document.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel- 2 ˝ hours
NOTE: This course is for students with a good working
knowledge of computers.
The fundamentals of cells, rows, columns, toolbars,
worksheets, and workbooks. Use cut, copy, paste, insert, delete, paste
special, custom formatting, undo, redo, formulas, find, replace, sort and
protection.
Maintaining Your Computer – 2 ˝ hours
Learn how to reduce the risk of viruses, Trojans and other threats. Learn what cookies are and how to delete them. Learn how to clear your Internet History, locate and clear temp files, save, and backup files for safe keeping. Principles of external storage devices, DVD’s and CD’s. Naming and organizing files, and keeping your computer free from clutter. Perform an emergency shut down and recognize when to call a technician for repair. Discussion of antivirus software.
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