Using a hands-on approach, the text integrates understanding accounting with mastery of the software. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter as you progress from entering simple transactions to using QuickBooks’ advanced features. The text provides both the “big picture” overview (“Where am I going?”) and step-by-step instructions (“Where do I click?”).

Designed for flexibility in meeting the learner’s needs, the text can be used either in a QuickBooks course or by an individual who wants to learn QuickBooks at his or her own pace. The text can be used with QuickBooks® 2005, QuickBooks Pro® 2005, QuickBooks Premier® 2005, or QuickBooks Premier® 2005: Accountant Edition. Features available with only QuickBooks Pro 2005 software (such as time tracking, estimates, and progress billing) or QuickBooks Premier 2005 (such as remote access) are noted in the text. The text begins with a vignette describing the realistic travails of a software user. Subsequent chapters continue the case that runs throughout the text. The case approach requires the learner to apply both software skills and problem-solving skills. End-of-chapter exercises and virtual company projects offer additional practice using the software. Online assignments in each chapter provide web sites with useful information for small business accounting and a real world project walks students through the design and development of a QuickBooks accounting system for a real company. Visit the QuickBooks web site (www.quickbooks.com) to obtain a free trial version of QuickBooks Pro 2005 software while available or ask your College Bookstore about an education discount for QuickBooks software. Feel free to email me with questions, tips, suggestions, comments, and ideas at donna.ulmer@charter.net.

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