The Ultimate QuickBooks Pro Training Bundle – 70+ Hours Course Syllabus

Overview: This comprehensive 70+ hour QuickBooks Pro training bundle is designed for beginners seeking mastery in bookkeeping and accounting using QuickBooks. The course is structured into six core modules that guide learners from initial setup to advanced financial reporting and budgeting. With a step-by-step approach, students will gain hands-on experience managing real-world accounting tasks such as payroll, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. Estimated time commitment is approximately 10-12 weeks with consistent weekly study and practical application.

Module 1: Introduction to QuickBooks Pro

Estimated time: 10 hours

• Understanding the QuickBooks Pro interface
• Navigating the homepage and menus
• Setting up a company file
• Customizing settings for business needs
• Managing financial data organization

Module 2: Setting Up & Managing Accounts

Estimated time: 15 hours

• Creating and organizing the chart of accounts
• Setting up bank and credit card accounts
• Adding and managing customer accounts
• Adding and managing vendor accounts
• Using lists for customers, vendors, and employees

Module 3: Managing Accounts Payable & Receivable

Estimated time: 15 hours

• Entering bills and managing accounts payable
• Creating purchase orders
• Tracking outstanding payables
• Creating invoices and recording payments
• Generating aging reports for AP and AR

Module 4: Payroll Management

Estimated time: 15 hours

• Setting up employee profiles and pay rates
• Managing employee benefits and deductions
• Running payroll cycles
• Calculating and filing federal and state payroll taxes
• Generating payroll tax forms and reports

Module 5: Generating Financial Reports

Estimated time: 20 hours

• Generating profit and loss statements
• Creating balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Customizing report formats for business needs
• Ensuring accuracy for tax reporting
• Interpreting financial data for business decisions

Module 6: Budgeting & Forecasting

Estimated time: 10 hours

• Creating budgets in QuickBooks Pro
• Comparing actual performance to budgeted figures
• Using forecasting tools based on historical data
• Adjusting forecasts for business planning

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with fundamental accounting concepts
• Access to QuickBooks Pro software (recommended version specified in course)

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Set up and customize QuickBooks Pro for various business types
• Accurately manage accounts payable and receivable
• Process payroll and generate required tax documents
• Generate and interpret key financial reports
• Create and monitor budgets and financial forecasts