QuickBooks Desktop vs. Excel

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About This Course

QuickBooks and Excel accounting cycle, reporting financial transaction to both QuickBooks and Excel compare and contrast

Welcome to our QuickBooks Desktop course, an expansive and thorough journey into the inner workings of QuickBooks Desktop Accounting Software and Excel. This course aims to provide an unrivaled 'under-the-hood' understanding of accounting software and processes, using Excel's transparent data input as a lens for comparison.

The first segment of our course is an in-depth tour of QuickBooks Dektop, a premier accounting software. We will walk you through the varied features of the software, unraveling the complexities of its interface and functionality. This involves an analysis of common data input forms within the context of distinct accounting cycles - the sales cycle, the expense cycle, and the payroll cycle. By drawing parallels with Excel, we aim to provide an intuitive understanding of these cycles, their interplay within the accounting environment, and how they relate to manual data input in Excel's journal entry format.

As we forge ahead into the second segment of the course, we shift our focus to practical application. This portion is centered around a comprehensive problem, where we simulate two months of data input in QuickBooks QuickBooks Desktop and simultaneously mirror these transactions in an Excel accounting worksheet. This approach allows you to get a hands-on experience of the nuances of accounting processes. You will dive head-first into transaction entries, adjustments, and closing entries in both QuickBooks Desktop and Excel, as well as perform bank reconciliations - an essential task for any accountant.

By the time you complete this course, you will be well-versed in the functional aspects of QuickBooks Desktop Accounting Software, and understand how it stacks up against the manual data input process in Excel. Most importantly, you will acquire a set of skills that will allow you to effectively use both platforms for various accounting tasks, putting you in a strong position to manage real-world accounting scenarios.

This course is designed to provide more than just knowledge - it is about gaining practical experience, understanding the why behind the processes, and empowering you to leverage these powerful tools in your accounting journey.

If you're ready to take a deep dive into the world of accounting software, crack open the complexities of transactions, and explore the intricacies of QuickBooks Desktop and Excel, this course is just a click away. Begin your journey towards mastering the modern accounting landscape today!

  • Explore the core functionalities of QuickBooks Desktop and Excel for a variety of accounting tasks.

  • Distinguish differences in data input and transaction handling between QuickBooks Desktop and Excel.

  • Reconcile bank accounts in QuickBooks

Course Curriculum

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Instructor

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Robert (Bob) Steele

Through working with students from many different schools, Mr. Steele has learned best practices for helping people understand accounting fast. Learning new skills and finding the best way to share knowledge with people who can benefit from it is a passion of his.    Mr. Steele has experience working as a practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA), an accounting and business instructor,...

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4.9 course rating
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ui-avatar of KASBI NARASIMHA
Kasbi N.
4.0
7 months ago

gooood

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ui-avatar of Aimal Shahbaz Baloch
Aimal S. B.
4.5
9 months ago

Its so elaborated Course, Like it very much

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ui-avatar of Muhammad Soman Javed Ranjha
Muhammad S. J. R.
4.5
11 months ago

Good

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ui-avatar of Kaviya
Kaviya
4.0
11 months ago

Good experience very good course and easy way to apply Anwers

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ui-avatar of Abdirashid Abdihadi
Abdirashid A.
5.0
11 months ago

Good job 👏

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ui-avatar of Shivani S
Shivani S.
5.0
1 year ago

Good Worthy Course

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ui-avatar of Kirankumar Parikh
Kirankumar P.
5.0
1 year ago

Excellent Examples. Learnt Formetting of excel sheet very well to represnt financial statement.

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ui-avatar of Sahil Santosh Shitole
Sahil S. S.
4.5
1 year ago

nice

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ui-avatar of Abdifatah Heydar Abdiaziz
Abdifatah H. A.
5.0
1 year ago

I have completed the "QuickBooks Desktop vs. Excel" course on Udemy, instructed by Robert (Bob) Steele, CPA, CGMA, M.S. Tax, CPI. This course is a comprehensive exploration of QuickBooks Desktop and Excel, providing insights into their functionalities and a comparative analysis of their use in accounting.

The course is organized into various sections, covering a wide range of topics related to QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, and their application in accounting.

This course goes beyond traditional learning by providing practical insights into the application of QuickBooks Desktop and Excel in accounting. The instructor's teaching philosophy and the emphasis on real-world scenarios make this course an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their accounting skills and proficiency with accounting software.

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ui-avatar of Shays Ahmed Khan
Shays A. K.
5.0
1 year ago

As an accountant, I have learned lot of knowledge and accounting terms through this video. Thanks and provide me more courses.

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