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Introduction to

QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
Part 1
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Agenda

Part 1
Module 1: Welcome to QuickBooks
Module 2: Navigating QuickBooks Online
Module 3: Sales & Customers
Module 4: Expenses & Suppliers
Module 5: The Mobile App
Part 2
Module 6: Banking
Module 7: Building Blocks for Reporting
Module 8: Introducing Workflows
Module 9: Bringing Clients to QuickBooks Online Accountant
Module 10: Continuing your Journey

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 1:
Welcome to QuickBooks

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Welcome to QuickBooks

LEARNING OUTCOMES
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Identify Intuit products and the benefits of


each

Learn how QuickBooks Online Accountant


works with apps and the ecosystem

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The Intuit Product Family: for Individuals

Do-it-yourself tax preparation software for individuals and small


businesses.

Mint delivers financial tools and insights to people to make smart


choices about their money. Includes income and expense tracking,
budgeting and more.

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The Intuit Product Family: for Small Business

Cloud-based accounting solution for small to midsize businesses.


Three subscription levels to choose from.

Manage payroll with a robust QuickBooks Payroll subscription.

Cloud-based solution for Gig Economy or Sole owner operator


clients. Organize income and expenses, track mileage and calculate
estimated taxes.

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The Intuit Product Family: for Accounting Professionals

Manage your clients and team in one place. Includes practice


management tools and a free QuickBooks Online Plus company for
your firm.

Manage your firm’s payroll with a free subscription to QuickBooks


Payroll.

Intuit Profile for tax preparers and professional accountants.

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The QuickBooks Online Family

Self-Employed Easy Start Essentials Plus

Best suited to Great for new Perfect for service- Ideal for product-
service providers service-based based businesses based businesses
with no A/R, A/P or businesses just who invoice for with inventory they
Payroll. starting out. time want to track
and/or requiring
If your client just Client needs A/R, Also requires A/R, advanced
needs a cash Payroll, sales taxes A/P, Payroll, sales reporting and
accountability tool and/or financial taxes and/or profitability
then Self-Employed reporting. financial reporting. tracking.
is ideal for them.

*Not QBO

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The QuickBooks Online Ecosystem

Introducing Apps!
Learn which apps
integrate best with
QuickBooks.
Search for awesome
apps that complement
QuickBooks Online on
APPS.COM
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Benefits of Apps

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Getting an Account
Sign up for free at https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ca/accountants/
Getting an Account

Signing into your account:

New to QuickBooks? Sign up!

Have an Intuit ID already?


Click Sign in!
(Or go to qbo.intuit.com)

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Welcome to the Intuit Family!
Today is about your journey to becoming a cloud practice,
discovering what your path looks like, and how to reach your goals.
Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 2:
Navigating QuickBooks Online

LESSON 1:
Navigating QuickBooks Online
Accountant

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Navigating QuickBooks Online

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Manage your clients and your practice all


in one place
Identify the key features of the accountant
dashboard
Understand how to navigate to a client’s
company file

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QuickBooks Online Accountant Dashboard

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PRODUCT DEMO
Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant

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Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant – Your Practice

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Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant – Your Books

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Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant – Client Switcher

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Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant - Search

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Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant – Add Client

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Explore QuickBooks Online Accountant – Gear icon

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The Client List

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Client Details

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 2:
Navigating QuickBooks Online

LESSON 2:
Navigating your Client’s
QuickBooks Online

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Navigating your Client’s QuickBooks Online

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this lesson, you will be


able to:
Recognize how to navigate your client’s
QuickBooks Online company

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Accessing your Client’s QuickBooks Online Company

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Navigation Options

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PRODUCT DEMO
Left Navigation Options

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The Accountant Tools

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+New Menu

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The Gear Menu

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 2:
Navigating QuickBooks Online

LESSON 3:
Dashboard

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The Dashboard

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this lesson, you will be


able to:
Learn how to use the client dashboard for a
snapshot of their financial health and recent
activity

Understand what interactive cards are visible


on the Dashboard

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The Dashboard

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PRODUCT DEMO
10
MINUTE BREAK
Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 3:
Sales & Customers

LESSON 1:
The Sales Workflow

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The Sales Workflow

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Identify recommended sales workflows

Understand why it is a good practice to use


the Undeposited Funds Account

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The Sales Workflow

PAYMENT AT TIME OF SALE

Step 1 Step 2

Sales Receipt Deposit


Record sale and Group multiple
payment in a payments to a
single step single bank
deposit

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The Sales Workflow

PAYMENT ON ACCOUNT (A/R)

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Invoice Payment Deposit


Invoice from Apply payments Group multiple
estimates or to open invoices payments to a
create from manually or single bank
scratch automatically deposit

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Invoice Workflow for Customers

Create Invoice Receive Payment Make Deposit

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Undeposited Funds

Payment
Undeposited

Deposit

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 3:
Sales & Customers

LESSON 2:
The Sales Centre

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The Sales Centre

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this lesson, you will


be able to:
Recognize how to use the Sales
Centre to manage Sales Transactions,
Invoices, Customers and Products &
Services

Identify how to use the Money Bar to


assess sales activity

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PRODUCT DEMO
Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 3:
Sales & Customers

LESSON 3:
Adding Customers

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Adding Customers

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this lesson, you will be
able to:
Add a customer to the Customer list

Understand how Customer details can


be captured

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Adding Customers

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PRODUCT DEMO
Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 3:
Sales & Customers

LESSON 4:
Sales Receipts

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Sales Receipts

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Understand when to use a Sales


Receipt

Learn how to create a basic Sales


Receipt

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When to use a Sales Receipt

Sales Receipts are used when:


Payment is received at the time of sale
Payment and revenue are recorded in
the same transaction
Start by clicking on the +New menu →
Sales Receipt

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PRODUCT DEMO
Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 3:
Sales & Customers

LESSON 5:
Online Invoicing

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Online Invoicing

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Understand when you would use an invoice


Identify how to create a basic invoice
Learn the benefits of Online Invoicing and
how to send an online invoice
Recognize that clients can track the status of
their invoices from creation to payment
Learn how QuickBooks Payments automates
sales workflows.

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When to use Invoices

Invoices are used when:


Sale is recorded when products or
services are rendered, and
payment is received later

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PRODUCT DEMO
Create an Online Invoice

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The benefits of Online Invoicing

Email Invoices and receive payments from


customers electronically.

When customer pays, the payment is applied to the


open invoice and recorded in QuickBooks Online.

When payments clear QuickBooks Online


Payments creates a deposit in the bank register
automatically.

The Invoice status is tracked automatically on the


Invoices tab in the Sales Centre.

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Tracking the status of Online Invoices

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Customers and Online Invoicing

Customer receives their Invoice via email.

Customer can open and view their Invoice


from any device.

With QuickBooks Payments, customers can


electronically pay online.

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QuickBooks Payments – Automated Workflow
Added menu for
QuickBooks Payments
Merchants Only

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 3:
Sales & Customers

LESSON 6:
Entering Received Payments

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Entering Received Payments

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Use the Customer Centre to view payment


activity and filter transactions

Learn how to receive a basic payment


(Cash/Cheque)

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Filter and Receive Payments in the Customer Centre

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PRODUCT DEMO
Record a Receive Payment

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Create a Deposit

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 4:
Expenses & Suppliers

LESSON 1:
Expense & Supplier Workflows

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Expense & Supplier Workflows

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:


Identify the best practice for Supplier
workflows

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Expense & Supplier Workflows

PAYMENT AT TIME OF PURCHASE

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Expense Cheque Bank Feed


Record Record purchases Categorize
purchases with and write/print expenses with
debit or credit paper cheques bank downloads
cards

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Expense & Supplier Workflows

PAY BILLS LATER (A/P)

Step 1 Step 2

Bill Payment
Enter bill from Apply payments
Purchase Order to open bills with
or create from debit/credit cards
scratch or cheque

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 4:
Expenses & Suppliers

LESSON 2:
The Expenses Centre

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The Expenses Centre

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be


able to:
Access the Expenses Centre to
manage expense transactions and
the Suppliers list

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PRODUCT DEMO
The Expenses Centre Basics – Expenses Tab

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The Expenses Centre Basics – Suppliers Tab

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Supplier Details

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 4:
Expenses & Suppliers

LESSON 3:
Adding Suppliers

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Adding Suppliers

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:


Add a Supplier to the Supplier list

Understand Supplier details that can


be captured

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Adding Suppliers

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PRODUCT DEMO
Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 4:
Expenses & Suppliers

LESSON 4:
Entering Expenses

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Entering Expenses

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Understand the difference between cheques


and expense transaction types

Identify how to enter an expense and a


cheque

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When to Use Expenses

Expenses are used when:

Payment is made at the time of purchase

Use for cash, credit card, debit card, Interac


payments or wire transfers to others

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PRODUCT DEMO
Enter Expense from the Expense Centre/Expense Tab

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Enter Expense – Add New Supplier

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Enter Expense - Choose Payment Source Account

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Enter Expense – Final Steps

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When to Use a Cheque Transaction

Cheques are used when:

Payment is made at the time of purchase

Use for written or computer printed cheques

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PRODUCT DEMO
Entering Cheques

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 4:
Expenses & Suppliers

LESSON 5:
Entering Bills

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Entering Bills

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Identify when you would use a Bill


Enter a Bill with category details and
attach an image

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When to Use Bills

Bills are used when:

Credit terms are extended by your


Supplier

Payment is not made at the time of


purchase (Accounts Payable)

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PRODUCT DEMO
Enter Bills from the Expense Centre/Expense Tab

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Enter a Bill

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Adding Attachments

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 4:
Expenses & Suppliers

LESSON 6:
Paying Bills

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Paying Bills

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

Pay Bills
Use the Suppliers list to view expense activity

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Bill Payments

Bill payments are used when:


Payment is made to pay an existing Bill in
QuickBooks
Can be paid by Cheque, Direct payment
or credit card

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PRODUCT DEMO
Paying Bills from the Expense Centre/Supplier Tab

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Paying Bills

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Printing Cheques

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Introduction to
QuickBooks Online
for Accountants
MODULE 5:
The Mobile App

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The Mobile App

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:


Recognize the benefits to clients of the
mobile app

Identify the key features of the mobile app

Learn the security features of the mobile app

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The Mobile App

The QuickBooks Online Mobile App Facts:

Free with any paid subscription of QuickBooks Online


Available for iOS or Android devices
Instantly updates QuickBooks Online
Same level of security as the browser version

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Mobile App

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