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QB Ledger


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Alicia Katz Pollock
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QuickBooks Ledger is the new QBO for accounting pros with year-end, tax-only, and low-transaction clients. Its real-time access to bank feeds, but no A/R or A/P, is ideal for simple, low-volume clients.

You'll learn about:

 

  • Creating a new account
  • Imported data from QB Desktop
  • Inviting the client
  • Using the Chart of Accounts and Registers
  • Setting up and using the Bank Feeds
  • Adding transactions manually
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Running Reports
  • Connecting to 3rd party apps
  • Exporting to tax software

 

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the use cases when QB Ledger is the best fit
  • Describe the process to convert a QBDT file to Ledger, or start a new file
  • Recognize features to manage your clients’ transactions
  • Explain how to connect and use the Bank Transaction feed
  • Describe how to Import your data to tax software

 

Instructional Level

Basic

Course Length

1 hour

Course Credits

1 CPE, Certificate of Completion

Field of Study

Computer Software & Applications

Delivery Method

QAS Self Paced 

Suggested Prerequisites

  • Intro to Accounting and Bookkeeping  
  • QuickBooks Online Bootcamp
  • QuickBooks Online Hacks

Who should take this QuickBooks Ledger class?

    • Accounting Professionals: CPAs, bookkeepers, and accountants looking to streamline their workflow for low-transaction, tax-only, or year-end clients.

    • QuickBooks Desktop Users: Professionals transitioning to QBO who need a simplified, yet powerful tool for managing basic accounting tasks.

    • Small Business Advisors: Consultants managing the financial records of small businesses with straightforward, low-volume transaction needs.

    • New QuickBooks Users: Individuals new to QuickBooks who want to start with a streamlined version tailored to essential accounting functions.

Advance Preparation 

None

 

QuickBooks Ledger Course Description

This course is your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of QuickBooks Ledger, the revolutionary new edition of QBO tailored specifically for accounting professionals. Whether you're transitioning clients from QuickBooks Desktop, or seeking an efficient solution for managing low-transaction clients, this course is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to optimize your accounting practice.

 

QuickBooks Ledger is designed for specific client scenarios, making it an invaluable tool for:

  • Year-End Financial Management: Simplify the year-end process by having real-time access to your clients' books, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

  • Tax-Only Clients: Ideal for clients who only need accounting services during tax season, allowing you to manage their books efficiently without the complexity of higher-end features.

  • Low-Transaction Clients: Perfect for businesses with minimal transactions, such as holding companies, enabling you to provide top-notch accounting services without unnecessary features.

 

QuickBooks Ledger is ideal for clients with specific business needs, including those transitioning from manual records or Excel spreadsheets, multi-entity clients managing smaller businesses or non-operating entities under a larger parent group, and entities with low or seasonal transaction volumes. It also suits trust and estate accounts with minimal financial reporting and management activity, rental property owners managing financial transactions related to property rentals, and service-based businesses requiring basic income and expense tracking.

In this course, you will delve deep into the powerful features of QuickBooks Ledger, including:

  • Real-Time Access: Access your clients’ books any time from anywhere.

  • Automated Bank Feeds: Import transactions to streamline data entry, reduce errors, and save you valuable time.

  • Streamlined Functionality: Understand how to effectively use QuickBooks Ledger's core features, including income and expense tracking, without the complexity of accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P).

  • Transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop: Get step-by-step guidance on how to transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Ledger seamlessly, ensuring your clients' data is accurately transferred and organized. Then, when you’re ready or the client’s needs grow, upgrade them to QBO.

 

This is more than just a course; it's your gateway to transforming how you manage low-transaction, tax-only, and year-end clients. Join us and discover how QuickBooks Ledger can streamline your workflow, enhance client collaboration, and elevate your accounting practice to new heights. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering QuickBooks Ledger!

 

 

 


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Royalwise Solutions Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

 





Course Credits: 1 CPE, Certificate of Completion. Must be awarded within one year of enrollment.

Course Material Updated: October 2024
Course Page Updated: October 2024

Here is the course outline:

Download the Handout (Required for CPE credit)

Download your class handout here (required in order to receive your CPE certificate)

Handout: QB Ledger Slides
QB Ledger Transcript
Glossary of Terms

Watch the Videos: QB Ledger 2024

QuickBooks Ledger is the new QBO for accounting pros with year-end, tax-only, and low-transaction clients. Its real-time access to bank feeds, but no A/R or A/P, is ideal for simple, low-volume clients.

Introduction and Agenda
What is QB Ledger?
How do you create an Account?
Setting up an Account
Entering Transactions Manually
Using the Bank Transaction Feed
Reconciling
Reports
Recurring Transactions
Business Features
Accounting Tools
When is Ledger not enough?
Conclusion
QB Ledger Review

Quiz

Take this quiz to demonstrate your mastery of the material. Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to complete the Course, earn your Certificate, and win points!

QB Ledger Quiz
Evaluation & Participation Survey

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Royalwise CPE Certificate
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