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QuickBooks

A popular accounting software developed and marketed by Intuit, used by businesses to manage their financial transactions and records.

Chart of Accounts

A list of all the accounts used by a company to record its financial transactions, categorized into assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses.

Invoice

A document sent to customers requesting payment for goods or services provided, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and payment terms.

Accounts Payable

The amount of money a company owes to its vendors or suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit.

Accounts Receivable

The amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services sold on credit.

Bank Reconciliation

The process of comparing the balances in a company's accounting records with the balances shown on the bank statement, ensuring they match and resolving any discrepancies.

Payroll

The process of calculating and distributing wages or salaries to employees, including deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.

General Ledger

A complete record of all the financial transactions of a company, organized by accounts and used to prepare financial statements.

Backup and Restore

The process of creating copies of data files to protect against data loss, and the process of recovering those files in case of accidental deletion or system failure.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key combinations that perform specific actions or commands in QuickBooks, allowing users to navigate and perform tasks more efficiently.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and position of a company, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Inventory Management

The process of tracking and controlling a company's inventory, including purchasing, storing, and selling goods.

Budgeting

The process of creating a plan for income and expenses, setting financial goals, and monitoring actual performance against the budgeted amounts.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed on the sale of goods and services, collected by businesses on behalf of the government and remitted to the appropriate tax authorities.

Custom Fields

Additional fields that can be added to forms and reports in QuickBooks to capture and track specific information unique to a company's needs.

Data Import and Export

The process of transferring data into or out of QuickBooks, allowing users to import data from other systems or export data for analysis or sharing.

Memorized Transactions

Recurring transactions that can be set up in QuickBooks to automatically generate and record on a specified schedule, saving time and reducing errors.

Financial Analysis

The process of evaluating a company's financial performance and position using various financial ratios, trends, and benchmarks.

Multi-User Access

The ability for multiple users to access and work on the same QuickBooks company file simultaneously, improving collaboration and productivity.

Sales Orders

Documents used to record customer orders for goods or services, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and delivery dates.

Purchase Orders

Documents used to request and authorize the purchase of goods or services from vendors, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and delivery dates.

Job Costing

The process of tracking and allocating costs to specific jobs or projects, allowing businesses to determine the profitability of each job or project.

Bank Feeds

The feature in QuickBooks that allows users to connect their bank accounts and credit cards to automatically download and categorize transactions.

Recurring Payments

Payments that are automatically processed on a regular basis, such as monthly subscriptions or recurring bills, saving time and ensuring timely payments.

Financial Forecasting

The process of estimating future financial outcomes based on historical data and assumptions, helping businesses make informed decisions and plan for the future.

Customer Statements

Documents sent to customers summarizing their account activity, including outstanding balances, recent transactions, and payment due dates.

Vendor Statements

Documents received from vendors summarizing the company's outstanding balances, recent transactions, and payment due dates.

Audit Trail

A feature in QuickBooks that tracks and records all changes made to transactions and data, providing a detailed history for review and analysis.

Data Security

Measures and protocols implemented to protect sensitive and confidential data from unauthorized access, loss, or theft.

Financial Ratios

Calculations that compare different financial values to assess a company's performance, liquidity, solvency, and profitability.

Estimates

Documents used to provide customers with projected costs for goods or services, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and expiration dates.

Fixed Assets

Tangible or intangible assets owned by a company that have a long-term useful life, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, or patents.

Cash Flow Management

The process of monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the inflow and outflow of cash in a company, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations and financial stability.

Data File Optimization

The process of cleaning up and organizing a QuickBooks company file to improve performance, reduce file size, and eliminate errors or inconsistencies.

Sales Receipts

Documents used to record immediate payment for goods or services at the time of sale, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and payment methods.

Purchase Returns

Transactions that involve returning purchased goods to vendors for various reasons, such as defects, damages, or incorrect shipments.

Sales Returns

Transactions that involve accepting returned goods from customers for various reasons, such as defects, damages, or customer dissatisfaction.

Credit Memos

Documents issued to customers to provide credit for returned goods, overpayments, or other adjustments to their accounts.

Sales Tax Returns

Reports and forms filed with tax authorities to report and remit sales tax collected from customers during a specific period.

Purchase Discounts

Discounts offered by vendors for early payment of invoices, reducing the total amount owed by the company.

Sales Discounts

Discounts offered to customers for early payment of invoices, reducing the total amount receivable by the company.

Bank Transfers

Transactions that involve moving funds between different bank accounts within the company, such as transferring money from a checking account to a savings account.

Financial Planning

The process of setting financial goals, creating a budget, and developing strategies to achieve those goals, ensuring long-term financial stability and growth.

Purchase Invoices

Documents received from vendors requesting payment for goods or services purchased, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and payment terms.

Sales Invoices

Documents sent to customers requesting payment for goods or services sold, including details such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, and payment terms.

Custom Reports

Reports created in QuickBooks to provide specific information and analysis tailored to a company's unique needs and requirements.

Data Backup

The process of creating copies of data files to protect against data loss, ensuring that important information can be recovered in case of accidental deletion, hardware failure, or other disasters.

Data Import

The process of transferring data from external sources into QuickBooks, allowing users to import information such as customer lists, vendor lists, or inventory items.

Data Export

The process of transferring data from QuickBooks to external sources, allowing users to export information for analysis, reporting, or integration with other systems.