Learning Outcomes

The Fundamentals of Accounting and Financial Management

Introduction to Computerised Accounting

Classic and Enhanced Views

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to Sage 50 accounting software. This includes a brief history of accounting and Sage, the differences between accounting and bookkeeping and the functions provided by the classic and enhanced views of Sage. You will also be provided with a step-by-step guide for installing the software.

Navigating Practice and Demo Data

Shortcut Keys and Navigation

Create, Modify and Review Chart of Accounts

In this module, you will be introduced to the features and functions of Sage 50 Accounting software. This includes creating charts of accounts, identifying the eight windows of company information and practising with demo data for illustrative purposes. You will also study vital accounting terms and the common errors Sage users experience.

Performing a Bank Reconciliation

Nominal Ledger, Petty Cash and Other Records

Recurring Transactions and Stock Records

Managing Sales Invoices

In this topic, you will learn how to create a variety of different financial reports. This includes managing bank records, using a nominal ledger, providing information for stock records and changing the layout of sales invoices. Duplicating invoices and recording petty cash are covered too. You will also study how to perform a bank reconciliation.

Sage 50 Accounting for Beginners - Course assessment

Learn how to use Sage 50 to manage your personal and professional finances in this free online accounting course.

Sage 50 Accounting for Beginners

Accounting and bookkeeping have adapted to the modern world, making handwritten ledgers a thing of the past. This bookkeeping course introduces you to the Sage 50 accounting software platform. We explain how to manage your companies' finances quickly and effectively as a small business owner or entrepreneur. This Sage 50 tutorial shows you how to incorporate Sage 50 into your business operations to help modernise your financial management.

Welcome and Overview

QuickBooks Online Subscriptions

QuickBooks Online & Mobile Devices

Get introduced to the QuickBooks Online accounting software in this module. You will learn how to select the right subscription plan for your business needs, the functions of the software, and how QuickBooks Online works with mobile devices.

Accessing QuickBooks Online Sample Files

Setting Up A New Company File

Uploading QuickBooks Desktop Files to the Online Version

Overview of the User Interface

Learn about how to set up and navigate through a QuickBooks Online account from this module. You will also discuss how to upload desktop files to the online version and the elements of the QuickBooks Online user interface.

The Gear Menu

Customizing Your Company File

Customizing Your Company File - Part 2

Managing Users

Chart of Accounts - Part 1

Chart of Accounts - Part 2

Learn about various options for customizing your company files on QuickBooks Online. You will discuss the tools and settings in the gear menu, the ways of managing user access rights, and setting up the Chart of Accounts.

Customer List

Adding Customers

Adding Sub-Customers

Editing Customer

Making Customers Inactive

Importing Customers

Learn about handling customers and customer information in QuickBooks Online from this module. You will discuss how to create a customer or a sub-customer, along with ways to edit, make inactive, and import customers.

Sales Overview

Sales Receipts

Invoicing Customers

Recording Customer Payments

Make Deposits

Credit Memos

Refunds

Statements

Customer & Sales Reports

Learn about recording and generating reports on sales transactions on QuickBooks Online from this module. You will discuss how to record sales and payments, issuing credit memos and statements to customers, and different types of sales and customer report.

Overview of Products & Services

Adding New Products & Services

Adding Inventory Products

Purchase Orders

Receiving Products Into Inventory

Product & Service Reports

Learn about different processes and reports related to products and services on QuickBooks Online. You will discuss various types of products and services, setting up purchase orders, and receiving products into your business inventory.

Introduction to QuickBooks Online - Course Assessment

Learn how to set up and use Intuit QuickBooks Online to handle business transactions with this free online course.

Introduction to QuickBooks Online

This training course guides you step-by-step through the process of using Intuit QuickBooks Online accounting software to meet your business needs. We show you how to create and customize company files and manage users and customers. We cover how to handle sales transactions and manage your products and services while you generate reports with QuickBooks. Sign up to quickly polish your accounting software skills.

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