Category Archives: QuickBooks Technical

QuickBooks Multiyear Bank Reconciliation Tip

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Laura Madeira

If you are choosing to complete a multiyear or multimonth bank reconciliation, consider reconciling through the last month of your previous fiscal year, which for most companies would be your statement ending December 31, 20xx. Choosing a month to reconcile … Continue reading →

QuickBooks Reconciliation Difference

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Laura Madeira

First determine whether the amount is significant. If the answer is yes, the best method for finding errors is to review each item marked cleared in QuickBooks with the transactions listed on your bank statements. If the difference shown on … Continue reading →

What to Do Before Entering Opening Balances in QuickBooks

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Laura Madeira

Before you begin entering startup balances, make sure you have the following created in your QuickBooks data file: Chart of Accounts—This list is usually created automatically for you in the EasyStep Interview or the new Express Start with QuickBooks 2012. … Continue reading →

QuickBooks Accountant 2012

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Laura Madeira

Accountant Center Makes Working with Client Files Easy! New for QuickBooks Accountant 2012 is the Accountant Center, customizable to include those tools and resources used most by accountants when working with multiple client files. What’s best is that you only … Continue reading →

QuickBooks File Cleanup

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Laura Madeira

Where Do I Start? I was recently asked: “Hi Laura. Thanks for taking time to share your expertise. I just started my acctg service a few months ago. What’s the best way to get started on a QB account that … Continue reading →

QuickBooks Data Sharing – Accountant’s Copy

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Laura Madeira

I was recently asked “Laura, I have not used the Accountants feature to change entries in that review section. I was wondering if it has to be “accountants copy” to function. Most of the time I am at clients office, … Continue reading →

QuickBooks and Adjusting Inventory

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Laura Madeira

There is a proper way to adjust inventory in QuickBooks. Watch this short video for more details! To complete a QuickBooks inventory adjustment: Select Vendors, Inventory Activities from the menu bar Select Adjust Quantity/Value on Hand Choose the proper Adjustment … Continue reading →

QuickBooks Enterprise 11.0 Advanced Inventory

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Laura Madeira

Recorded webinar, demonstrating setting up and using QuickBooks Enterprise 11.0 Advanced Inventory. http://www.screencast.com/t/auP8HokwwU Learn how to use the new multiple inventory warehouse site feature. Learn about these features available in QuickBooks Enterprise 11.0 or newer. Great pricing on upgrading to … Continue reading →

QuickBooks and Intuit Statement Writer

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Laura Madeira

With Intuit Statement Writer you can customize your QuickBooks Premier or Enterprise financials using the powerful features of Microsoft Excel*. Learn about the new features with the improved Intuit Statement Writer 2011. Free 30 day trial simply click on Reports, … Continue reading →