Construction Industry Training Network (CITN)

Description

This course aims to familiarize participants with the commands, functions, and capabilities of Quickbooks. It's tailored for computer users who are new to Quickbooks and seek a comprehensive understanding of this widely-used accounting software.

This is an introductory-level course.

The following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course. 

• Moving around Quickbooks, using centers
• Understanding the chart of accounts
• General journal entries
• Writing cheques
• Memorized transactions
• Understanding items, entering inventory
• Entering and paying bills
• Creating invoices, sales receipts
• Creating credit memos
• Receiving payments
• Making deposits
• Basic payroll set-up
• Creating financial reports
• Backing up your data
• Year-end procedures
• HST/GST remittances

Delivery Method:  Virtual Session – MS Teams 

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested. 

 This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions. 

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person who will be in attendance.

Prerequisites

The course assumes that students have completed the Basic Bookkeeping course or have equivalent knowledge.

Technical Requirements

1. Computer or laptop

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  • This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate. 
  • Windows 10 or Mac iOS. 

2. Webcam (Mandatory)– in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
3. Microphone (Mandatory)
4. Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
5. A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
6. Comfortable chair

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals new to Quickbooks who want a thorough understanding of its commands, functions, and capabilities. It covers topics such as navigating Quickbooks, managing accounts, creating transactions, handling payroll, generating reports, and performing year-end procedures. Attendees should have completed a Basic Bookkeeping course or have equivalent knowledge.

Potential attendees include small business owners, accounting professionals transitioning to Quickbooks, students, and office managers.

For support or inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 604-293-2339.