Shows you how to create a comprehensive small business financial management system using QuickBooks 2008. This book helps to learn to customize QuickBooks for specific business needs, enter transactions, track funds, manage payroll, process invoices, monitor inventory, and more.

Part I: Getting StartedChapter 1. Using QuickBooks for the First TimeChapter 2. The Chart of AccountsChapter 3. Configuring Customers and JobsChapter 4. Configuring VendorsChapter 5. Creating Other Lists You NeedChapter 6. Creating ItemsChapter 7. Setting Up InventoryChapter 8. Entering Historical DataPart II: Bookkeeping with QuickBooksChapter 9. Invoicing CustomersChapter 10. Receiving and Tracking Customer PaymentsChapter 11. Managing Vendor BillsChapter 12. Paying VendorsChapter 13. Managing Bank and Credit Card AccountsChapter 14. Reconciling Bank AccountsChapter 15. Using Online Banking ServicesChapter 16. Tracking Time and MileageChapter 17. Running PayrollChapter 18. Payroll Reports and RemittancesChapter 19. Journal EntriesPart III: Financial Planning and ReportingChapter 20. Accountant's CopyChapter 21. Creating ReportsChapter 22. Customizing ReportsChapter 23. Budgets and Planning ToolsChapter 24. Year-End ProceduresPart IV: Managing QuickBooksChapter 25. Printing and E-mailing in QuickBooksChapter 26. Managing Users and PermissionsChapter 27. Managing Your QuickBooks FilesChapter 28. Customizing QuickBooks ComponentsIndex

Maximize the power of the leading small business financial softwareSet up a comprehensive small business financial management system with QuickBooks 2008 and the expert advice in this official guide. Filled with practical information, this book explains how to perform essential business tasks and customize QuickBooks for your needs. Track finances, manage payroll, process invoices, monitor inventory, manage sales and expenses, and much more. Run your small business easily and efficiently--regardless of your industry or growth level--using the real-world tips, techniques, and shortcuts in this authoritative guide to QuickBooks 2008.Configure and customize QuickBooks for your businessLog transactions quickly and accuratelyManage accounts payable and receivableManage customers and vendorsMonitor inventoryTrack employee hours and manage payrollReconcile bank accountsSet up and manage budgetsCreate standard or customized business reportsAnalyze business performance