Course Description
Keeping track of your business’s finances by hand can get overwhelming fast. That’s why most business owners use some form of accounting software. QuickBooks is accounting software for business owners who want to keep their finances organized and accurate, but don’t necessarily have a lot of accounting knowledge.
QuickBooks Level 1 is an introductory QuickBooks course that targets features like working with the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory, Records, and Payroll.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of QuickBooks Level 1, you will:
- discuss basic QuickBooks features and applications.
- add the ability to use QuickBooks to your resume.
- understand how to take charge of your own accounting.
- obtain a Recognition of Participation certificate.
Prerequisites
Please review/familiarize yourself with these basic accounting terms before starting QuickBooks Level 1:
| Assets, liabilities, and equity |
Entering journal transactions |
| Balance sheet |
Posting transactions |
| Trial balance |
Entering payables and receivables transactions |
| Income statement |
Inventory tracking |
| Debits and credits |
Provincial government remittance process for PST |
| Ledger accounts |
Federal government remittance process for GST/HST |
Please review/familiarize yourself with the following actions before starting QuickBooks Level 1:
| Moving around the screen |
Running multiple programs |
| Using the start button |
Using the clipboard finding documents |
| Using the minimize, restore and close buttons |
Creating, deleting, renaming, copying and moving files/folders |
| Getting help in Windows |
Working with Explorer |
| Moving around with the mouse and keyboard |
Emptying the Recycling Bin |
| Accessing menus and making menu choices |
Working with the control panel |
| Using Windows programs |
Using the Print Manager |
| Sizing and moving windows |
Using TrueType fonts |
| Using the scroll bars |
Using the Accessories |
| Managing document |
Using the toolbar and ruler |
Notes
Course materials are provided.
This course can be used toward the 150 hour requirement to obtain Blue Seal Certification. For more information go to, https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/experiencedworkers/business-competencies/
This course is eligible for the Canada – Alberta Job Grant (CAJG), which will reimburse up to 2/3 of the costs of training for organizations that qualify.
Please ensure you submit your application at least 30 days before the course registration deadline. Only training courses that are approved before they start will be funded by the CAJG. For full details on the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and application forms, please visit www.albertacanada.com/opportunity/employers/jobgrant.aspx
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