QuickBooks is considered to be the premier accounting application for small and medium sized businesses, CPA firms and accountants. It is an incredibly popular software that has dominated the industry since its introduction in the mid-1990s by Intuit.
In fact, it is estimated that 80% of small and midsized businesses across the world make use of QuickBooks for their accounting tasks. What makes QuickBooks so special is that is simple yet functional and very user friendly. Even someone who has only limited knowledge of accounting can use QuickBooks with confidence.
The best way to access this software is through QuickBooks Hosting. You can sign up for our QuickBooks Cloud services on a monthly lease agreement with the expectation that you only have to pay when you are actually using the software.
You can use the software anywhere, anytime, on any device. Hosted QuickBooks gives you the same interface as a desktop version of the software and has all the features. Now, how to learn QuickBooks fast? Here’s a look at the places where you can learn how to make use of this software.
1. Intuit Tutorial
Intuit is the company behind QuickBooks and have a comprehensive tutorial on their site. You will certainly find the tutorial at Intuit very useful. There are many simple courses on the Intuit website and the lessons are completely free. You will find a plenty of videos with screenshots. Click here for more on Intuit – QuickBooks Courses.
2. Third-party Training Services
Also very useful are 3rd party training services that teach you QuickBooks. There are many organizations around the world that provide these services. The quality of the instruction varies widely from one institution to another, so do your research before joining any of these courses. You will also find the online courses on QuickBooks useful. There are many such courses on YouTube that offer a visual guide to the use of the software. Another option is to learn QuickBooks from sites such as www.khanacademy.org and Lynda – QuickBooks Training and Tutorials.
3. This Blog
You will find a plenty of great information on QuickBooks Hosting on this blog. We update you about the latest developments in accounting, and discuss the latest QuickBooks features as and when they come up. You should make it a point to read this blog regularly. You will also find a plenty of useful information on other blogs such as Accountex Report and Intuit Firm of The Future Blog.
4. Online Forums
We are big fans of two online forums QuickBooks Users and Intuit QuickBooks Community. They are targeted at the QB community. Here you will find a plenty of relevant information on QB and get support and guidance from other users of the software. It is important to “give” as much as you “take” from online forums. So you should make it a point to share your knowledge with others and help them grow as well.