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Show Me. QuickBooks 2006 Authors: Perry G Published year: 2005 Pages: 12-13/328 |
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Chapter 1. Setting Up Your Company Accounts with the EasyStep InterviewWhat You'll Do Install QuickBooks Register QuickBooks Set Up QuickBooks in a Multiuser Office Transfer Data from Earlier Versions of QuickBooks Transfer Data from Quicken Experiment with the Sample Company Files Enter New Company Data Enter a Start Date Set Up Your Bank Account Set Up Expense Accounts Set Up Income Accounts Stop and Restart the Interview For many, the most unpleasant part of owning a small business is the necessity of dealing with accounting issues. When your skill is in providing services or producing inventory, finding the time or inclination to set up and maintain a bookkeeping system is difficult. But as we all know, it is only with a quality bookkeeping system that you will keep track of how much money your company is making and how successful you really are. Years ago, Intuit came to the rescue of many small business owners with its QuickBooks software. QuickBooks is a bookkeeping program that is so sophisticated it provides all the record keeping and reporting opportunities you need to keep on top of your company's progress. At the same time, QuickBooks is so easy to use that someone with little or no accounting background can start using the program right out of the box. For years, the biggest hurdle of using QuickBooks was the initial setup process. With the new 2006 version of QuickBooks, the setup process has been streamlined to the point where you can complete the setup in minutes, and start using your QuickBooks program right away. 
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Installing QuickBooksIf QuickBooks has not yet been installed on your computer, you'll need to install the program before you can begin any of the setup procedures. Installation is easybut beware! You must have the packaging that comes with your QuickBooks CD-ROM. During installation you are required to enter the license and product numbers found on the back of this packaging. Install QuickBooks
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Insert the QuickBooks CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Click Install. The Installation wizard will appear.
Click Next to proceed with the installation.
When you reach the screen that displays the QuickBooks License Agreement, make sure you read the agreement and understand its terms. Then click Accept when you are ready to proceed.
Click Next to continue the installation.
Enter your license number and product number. This information can be found on a yellow sticker on the back of the QuickBooks CD packaging.
Click Next.
If you do not already have an earlier version of QuickBooks on your computer, or if you don't want to overwrite an earlier version, choose the first installation option.
Click the Change button if you want to choose a location other than the folder indicated for storing your QuickBooks program.
If you are upgrading from a previous version of QuickBooks, select the second installation option and
indicate
the version of QuickBooks already in place on your computer.
Uncheck the Place Service and Support Icons On My Desktop checkbox if you don't want icons on your desktop that enable you to access technical support.
Click Next.
Click Install.
When the installation process is finished, click Finish. Your computer is rebooted at this time.
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