• Author:
  • Nelson, Stephen L.
• Subject:
  Business Applications
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  24/09/2004
• Price:
  $32.99
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Define your business, maintain records, manage sales tax, and produce reports

So you've pulled off the corporate highway and started your own business? Good for you! Now you need a small business accountant, and guess what? With QuickBooks Simple Start and this handy guide, it just might be YOU! Find out how to set up an accounting system, prepare invoices, pay expenses, organize your tax stuff, and more.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun


Discover how to:
* Install Simple Start and understand its features
* Create invoices and sales receipts
* Save big on business taxes
* Set up and reconcile bank accounts
* Measure your profits

Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, has authored more than 100 books. When he’s not writing, he provides accounting, business advisory, tax planning, and tax preparation services to small businesses.

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Simple Started.

Chapter 1: Preparing to Use QuickBooks Simple Start.

Chapter 2: A Quick Tour of QuickBooks Simple Start.

Chapter 3: Creating Lots of Lists.

Part II: Daily Chores.

Chapter 4: Invoicing Your Customers.

Chapter 5: Paying Bills.

Chapter 6: Reeling in the Dough.

Chapter 7: Cash Management.

Part III: Month-End and Year-End Routines.

Chapter 8: The Balancing Act.

Chapter 9: Paying Sales Taxes.

Chapter 10: Measuring Your Profits.

Chapter 11: Assessing Your Financial Condition.

Chapter 12: More Reporting on Reporting.

Chapter 13: Housekeeping Matters.

Part IV: Real-Life Examples.

Chapter 14: Accounting for Fixed Assets.

Chapter 15: Processing Payroll.

Chapter 16: Bookkeeping in a Service Business.

Chapter 17: Retailing with QuickBooks Simple Start.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Business Owners.

Chapter 19: Tips for Handling (Almost) Ten Tricky Situations.

Chapter 20: (Almost) Ten Little Ideas for Saving Big on Business Taxes.

Part VI: Appendix.

If Numbers Are Your Friends.

Index.