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Sample Chapters
Quickbooks Complete Textbook Version 2011
QuickBooks in Law Firms
Construction - Job Costing Using WIP Accounts Chapter
Data File Analysis Checklist
QuickBooks Client Interview Document
Free Tax Rate Lookup Tool
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The Sleeter Group's YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel is full of information for accountants and QuickBooks consultants, including experts from our Accounting Solutions Conference and product demos.
Click here to go to our YouTube Channel.
Sample Chapters
Quickbooks Complete Textbook Version 2011
QuickBooks Complete 2011 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.
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.









