Free Tools

Here you will find some free stuff that you might find helpful. We are in the process of adding new stuff here as often as possible, so please keep checking back to see what's new.

Latest Freebies

Newsletter
Free Subscription

Conference Sessions
Free Monthly Conference Session Series
Free Session from the 2009 Accounting Solutions Conference
The Sleeter Group's YouTube Channel

Webinars
On-Demand Webcast: QuickBooks at Year End

Sample Chapters
Quickbooks Complete Textbook Version 2009
QuickBooks in Law Firms
Construction - Job Costing Using WIP Accounts Chapter

Other Tools
Data File Analysis Checklist
QuickBooks Client Interview Document
Free Tax Rate Lookup Tool

The Desktop Accountant Newsletter

The Desktop Accountant newsletter is a free e-newsletter for QuickBooks and accounting software consultants and users. Articles include how-to technical advice, new features, troubleshooting tips and tricks, product reviews of accounting software solutions, Sleeter Group resource product news, seminar and conference updates, and much more.

To sign up for the newsletter, simply enter your e-mail address below and click the "Subscribe Now" button.

Conference Sessions

Free Monthly Conference Session Series

Over the next few months, we will be making individual sessions from our Online Conference Library available for free for one month.

Click here to view this month's Free Conference Session.

Free Session from the 2009 Accounting Solutions Conference

Our surveys are back and Leslie Shiner the results speak for themselves. Leslie Shiners is "hysterical", "engaging" and "extremely entertaining". Other survey responders said:

"I could spend all day listening to Leslie."
"I LOVED HER!"
"I try to not miss any of her sessions."
"Leslie Shiner shines!"

No, these aren't review from a holiday comedy blockbuster. These are survey results for Leslie Shiner's keynote address at our 2009 Accounting Software Conference, Don't Just Survive, Thrive and Come Alive in Your Business. You can watch our recording of this session FREE and see a demonstration of our Online Conference Library. Our full library includes 46 sessions, include two more by Leslie Shiner. Click here for a free session with Leslie Shiner.

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.

Click here to go to our YouTube Channel.

Webinars

On-Demand Webcast: QuickBooks at Year End

Do you find yourself not knowing where to start to clean up your client's year-end data? Available free for a limited time, this on-demand webcast by Amy Vetter will show you how to troubleshoot GL account balances, resolve open items in A/P and A/R, troubleshoot inventory errors, target errors in sales and payroll tax accounts and much more using the powerful Client Data Review. Originally broadcast live on January 27, 2010. Run time: Approximately 2 hours. Note: This product is for reference only (no CPE credit).

Click here for free access!

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.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2

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

Click on the link below to get Avalara's handy free sales tax rate lookup tool with desktop icon for instant, accurate address verification and sales tax rate lookup.

Avalara's Sales Tax Rate Lookup Tool