{"product_id":"professional-bookkeeping-with-quickbooks-online-voucher-included","title":"Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eAcquire the skills you need to make the most of QuickBooks Online. This course will help you understand how to get your business finances in order and save time with this powerful and useful tool. This course also serves as preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster QuickBooks Online to prepare for a rewarding career in the bookkeeping field. You will learn basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, including the types of accounting information you, the business owner, manager, bookkeeper, or accountant, need to monitor. You'll then put all those principles into practice using QuickBooks Online to enter and track your finances with ease. With this online version, you get all the advantages of computing in the cloud so that your files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will give you hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online to manage your business' finances—from recording income and expenses to entering checks and bank transfers to setting up a chart of accounts. You'll see how to reconcile your checking account and manage credit card and loan payments; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; generate reports; and much more. 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Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) \u003cem\u003eAn additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. 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The following book will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBookkeeping for Dummies, \u003c\/em\u003eby Lita Epstein, MBA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online software \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription in one of your assignments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. 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Over her extensive career in education, Sherida has held several roles, including program lead, college professor, and division dean for business and information systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherida holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology, a Master of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business. With expertise in curriculum development, business systems, and instructional leadership, she is dedicated to promoting learning and development. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience as a bookkeeping and tax expert, assisting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in streamlining their operations with comprehensive bookkeeping and tax support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You will be prepared for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam upon completion of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. 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Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. 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If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the \"Contact Us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a degree to become a bookkeeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need an advanced degree to become a bookkeeper. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you will need to have your high school diploma or equivalent to pursue a career as a professional bookkeeper. Many bookkeepers get started with an online course like this Professional Bookkeeping course. However, in order to stay competitive and open up even more job opportunities down the road, you may want to think about earning an associate degree in bookkeeping or accounting at some point in your career.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a bookkeeper the same as an accountant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. 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