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QuickBooks in Law Firms
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Conference Sessions

Taste of the 2010 Accounting Solutions Conference

As a sample of our Conference content, we've selected a session from the 2009 Conference. Doug Sleeter and Amy Vetter tackle some of the most difficult QuickBooks issues with QuickBooks Troubleshooting - Deep Dive and Industry Workarounds. Take a look!

Free Session from the 2009 Accounting Solutions Conference

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The Sleeter Group's YouTube Channel

Our YouTube channel is full of information for accountants and QuickBooks consultants, including experpts from our 2009 Accounting Solutions Conference and product demos.

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Sample Chapters

Quickbooks Complete Textbook Version 2009

QuickBooks Complete 2009 is packed with hands-on step-by-step exercises that have students working directly in QuickBooks while they learn the accounting behind the scenes and the best practice for the office. Students can use downloadable data files that reinforce learning. A final summary problem covers topics from throughout the book. This edition is an excellent preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User Program.

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QuickBooks in Law Firms

Here is a complete chapter from one of our books on how QuickBooks can be used in law firms.

QuickBooks in Law Firms

Construction - Job Costing Using WIP Accounts Chapter

The following files are a pdf chapter and the sample datafile covering Work In Progress (WIP) accounts for construction. The sample data file is for use with QuickBooks Pro 2004 and above.
UsingWIPAccts.pdf (1.04 MB)
Academy Construction.QBB (348 KB)

Other Tools

Data File Analysis Checklist

Data File Analysis is an important tool for QuickBooks Consultant's to use to assess the health of a client's QuickBooks file. This checklist was developed by following the procedures outlined in the Sleeter Group's QuickBooks Consultant's Reference Guide.
Data File Analysis.xls

QuickBooks Client Interview Document

Request your new clients to complete this form prior to starting a consulting engagement so that you clearly understand their needs before beginning a new client engagement.
Sleeter Client Interview.doc

Free Tax Rate Lookup Tool

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