What accounting software are you using?

Virginiasmoke · Posted: Jun 01 2012 Post subject: What accounting software are you using?

I've gotten to the point where my simple Excel spreadsheet isn't cutting it anymore.
I just started a free trial of Quickbooks Simple Start.
I didn't opt for one of the fuller versions because I don't keep inventory, have accounts receivable/payable, payroll or do a lot of invoicing.
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Jarhead · Posted: Jun 02 2012 Post subject:

solaryellow · Posted: Jun 03 2012 Post subject:

Are you using an accountant virginiasmoke? If so, I would ask them what their preference is.

Virginiasmoke · Posted: Jun 03 2012 Post subject:

Jarhead... I'm seriously considering taking a basic, entry level accounting course. Then I might know what double entry and other types of accounting is.

solaryellow... I don't use an accountant but I would guess they all are at least familiar with Quickbooks.
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Jarhead · Posted: Jun 03 2012 Post subject:

Virginiasmoke · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

I agree.
I realized that when I was setting up my free trial of Quickbooks.
I'm looking at a local community college for an intro coarse.
I see a couple on-line courses but I'd rather have a hands on class room experience.
I would like to get a course book but I see too many different options.
Can you suggest a very basic coarse book for small business retail style book-keeping?
Thank you for your offer.
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It’s perhaps the only truly American cuisine and like anything else that’s purely American, it’s a mutation of influences from around the globe. – A. Bourdain

Jarhead · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

VS, the book that I used is probably out of print now. Embarassed

I remember the book was used for 2 courses. 101a and 101b. "A" is the one you want. "B" gets into corporate accounting.
Do you have a used book store there? That's where I would start and call the instructor to see which one he/she uses. Just get a NEW workbook. Now is the perfect time with school getting out for the summer.
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Virginiasmoke · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

Okay... easy enough, I'll get an accounting 101A textbook.
Sorry for being dense but what do you mean by workbook?
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It’s perhaps the only truly American cuisine and like anything else that’s purely American, it’s a mutation of influences from around the globe. – A. Bourdain

Jarhead · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

Virginiasmoke · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

Ah... okay, gotcha.
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It’s perhaps the only truly American cuisine and like anything else that’s purely American, it’s a mutation of influences from around the globe. – A. Bourdain

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

I have been in business 21 years now, just recently started using quickbooks per my wifes insistence, [ I have always done my own books] I had always used msmoney or quicken for my accountant at end of year - basic electronic checkbook ledger, whatever came with new computer.....as far as I am concerned, QB has doubled my paperwork time!! Its not all that different, just a pain in my @$$.....I used to do like Jarhead - here's what I brought in, here's what I spent on materials, bills etc, whats leftover is profit....worked fine for 20 years......accountant understood it too!! Now all this fan-dangled 'puter input...."you dont have an account set up for that" crap, and having 3 different accounts may be easy to set up, but a royal pain to toggle between..... soo many ways to screw up... .....Dont get me wrong - QB does a fine job, my wife is a book keeper and has used it for years - my point is - it seems to make a need for a full time employee to keep the data entry entered!! I am not into making more work for myself - if my accountant doesnt show great appreciation for my efforts, I'm going back to a pencil and paper!
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Virginiasmoke · Posted: Jun 04 2012 Post subject:

Thanks for the input Tony.
I'm gonna give it a try for now and see how it goes.
I guess since I've never done any sort of bookkeeping, I have no reference point so there won't be any extra work.
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BBQ is a fundamental element in all American culture.
It’s perhaps the only truly American cuisine and like anything else that’s purely American, it’s a mutation of influences from around the globe. – A. Bourdain