QuickBooks^® 2005 For Dummies^®

Here's what you need to become your own accountant! If you love running a business, but despise keeping the books, this is the book for you! Revised throughout to cover the latest updates and enhancements made to QuickBooks, Quickbooks 2005 For Dummies covers the basics, walks you through the software installation, and guides you step-by-step through various accounting functions, including: Creating invoices and credit memos Tracking accounts receivable and payable Paying bills Monitoring and managing inventory Balancing the books Printing checks or paying with plastic Doing your banking online Processing payroll Written by Stephen Nelson, the author of more than 100 books, including all editions of QuickBooks For Dummies, Quickbooks 2005 For Dummies takes you beyond everyday accounting tasks and helps you use information to boost your productivity and profits by: Generating and sharing financial reports Building budgets Efficiently estimating, billing, and tracking jobs To expedite your bookwork and grow your business by the numbers, you don't have to hire expensive consultants or become a CPA; just become a QBEa QuickBooks Expert. With this book and your QuickBooks software, everything you need to know is at your fingertips!

Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, advises a wide assortment of small businesses on accounting, tax planning, and related financial matters. He is also the author of more than 100 books.