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QuickBooks 1099 Check-up - An Expert's Guide

2012-01-17T09:05:00.000-08:00

I'm a "QuickBooks Expert" and that means when my clients hire me for IRS Form 1099 help they know that even if they made all kinds of QuickBooks mistakes during the year I'll find the mistakes, fix them, and get their 1099's done right. I'm also big fan of training people to do as much of their own work in QuickBooks as makes sense for them and their business. The toughest part of my work isn't

Intuit Site Down: QB Little Square Blog

2012-01-17T06:52:00.000-08:00

UPDATE: This site is back up Intuit's blog for QuickBooks for Mac, www.qblittlesquare.com, is currently down. If you don't use the advice and screenshots in the posts in the blog, you should. I count on getting advice from the blog, especially now with the 1099 reporting requirement changes . Hopefully it will be back up by the time most of you folks arise!

How to Re-sort the Master Names List in QuickBooks for Mac

2011-11-20T13:15:00.001-08:00

To maintain data stability and integrity at least once each year resort the Master Names List in your QuickBooks file (Windows and Mac): 1. Open “Write Checks” 2. Move cursor to “Payee” field 3. Enter “Command-l”. This opens the master list of all names 4. From the “Edit” menu chose “Re-sort List”

How to find the "Qbwin.log file" on a Mac?

2011-11-18T11:42:00.001-08:00

How to Find the QuickBooks.log file on a Mac If you're working on a Mac file that doesn't seem stable, or you've just transferred your file from QuickBooks for Windows to QuickBooks for Mac, you should always rebuild your file-right away. Rebuilding finds and repairs missing links, extra data, or other non-conformaties in your data file. If the Rebuild is not working, the data is still

QuickBooks for Mac (2012) compared to QuickBooks 2012 for Windows (2012)?

2011-11-16T12:39:00.001-08:00

The QuickBooks 2012 for Mac is easier to use and has more features than prior versions, but compared to Windows QuickBooksPro (2012) it doesn’t have: Accountant's Copy Units of measure Assembly items Multiple currencies Price levels Batch Invoicing Loan Manager Reconciliation Discrepancy Report Sales Orders QuickBooks SDK Software Development KitNot having the SDK means that any applications that

"What's New in QuickBooks for Mac 2012" - FREE WEBINAR

2011-11-11T09:58:00.001-08:00

This is a free webinar put on by Out of the Box Technology. It looks like it would be good for anyone who has very little experience working with QuickBook for Mac, or just wants to see what QuickBooks for Mac looks like. "Join Intuit Senior Sales Engineer Keith Miscione as he runs through the new features of QuickBooks for Mac 2012. Some of the cool features you have to see - a new user

The Big QuickBooks Conference

2011-11-10T09:42:00.001-08:00

The annual QuickBooks conference is 3 days of solid, back-to-back, morning-evening QuickBooks training. And a little fun... The theme for this year's annual dinner was gangsters/flappers-perfect for Las Vegas!

The Winners: $4000.00 in Giveaways at this year's "What's New in QuickBooks"

2011-11-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

$4000.00 in giveaways at this year's "What's New in QuickBooks" in Bellevue WA Kai Miyamoto, Staff Accountant: 1-year ProAdvisor Membership ($499) Eva Wilson, Bookkeeper/Accountant: 5-user QuickBooks Enterprise ($3000) Accountant Kris Wilson, CPA, EA : QuickBooks Premier Accountant ($399) Scott Barker,

$4000.00 in Giveaways at this year's "What's New in QuickBooks"

2011-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

$4000.00 in giveaways at this year's "What's New in QuickBooks" in Bellevue WA 1-year ProAdvisor Membership ($499) 1 QuickBooks Premier Accountant ($399) 5-user QuickBooks Enterprise ($3000) Flip Camera ($99) Nov 1, 2011, 11:30-3:00 Red Lion Hotel in Bellevue, WA CPE 3.0 Hrs REGISTER HERE EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR RATES Sponsored by and The QuickSource for QuickBooks Professionals, Magnum Print

Download Link to QuickBooks Software

2011-10-28T10:18:00.000-07:00

Lost your software? Need to install on a different computer? Here's the link to download 2005-to 2012:Download QuickBooks products. You'll need your license number and product code to install; call support if you don't have it-as long as you registered your software when you were using it they will have a record of it. Hint: If you have to call tech support then ask for your Validation Code too

From My Kitchen Table: Intuit’s® Virtual Conference Offered Great Training

2011-10-27T17:07:00.000-07:00

Intuit ProLine News Central Accountant's Blog. Posted Oct 28th by Shelly Robbins Yesterday I spent most of the day utterly absorbed in a huge QuickBooks conference, boning up on my skills and bumping into my buddies. I went with Christine Bogard, another ProAdvisor who’s been in the program “forever”. I thought it would be good to get to know her better. We’d seen each other at trainings over

Win a FREE 1-year ProAdvisor Membership at Intuit's "What's New in QuickBooks"

2011-10-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

$4000 in Giveaways at this year's "What's New in QuickBooks" in Bellevue WA 1-year ProAdvisor Membership ($499) 1 QuickBooks Premier Accountant ($399) 5-user QuickBooks Enterprise ($3000) Flip Camera ($99) Nov 1, 2011, 11:30-3:00 Red Lion Hotel in Bellevue, WA CPE 3.0 Hrs REGISTER HERE

Advanced QuickBooks for Mac Training at the Annual Accounting Solutions Conference Nov 7, 2011

2011-10-22T09:24:00.000-07:00

"What You Need to Know to Support Mac QuickBooks Clients" is a 1.25/hr Intuit Academy presentation at the Annual Sleeter Group Accounting Soluntions Conference in Las Vegas Nov 7-9, 2011. This is an inter-active course that digs deep into conversion issues, troubleshooting, repairing files, and work-arounds.It gives QuickBooks for Mac professionals access to developer-level technical knowledge

EARLY BIRD EXTENDED THROUGH MON OCT 24- Early bird pricing for "What's New..."

2011-10-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: Early bird pricing on Intuit's 2012 "What's New..." in Bellevue, WA has been extended to midnight Mon Oct 24th! Scheduled notices did not go out as planned and there was not enough opportunity for everyone to save by registering in advance for this year's "What;s New...". This year includes a catered buffet and a dessert/happy hour following the event. Early bird pricing for Intuit's

CPA Needed for Construction Contractor, mid-sized, tax return only, Seattle WA

2011-10-15T17:27:00.000-07:00

A new client of mine needs a QuickBooks friendly CPA with a strong construction background to prepare his annual federal income tax return. He is currently filing on accrual basis. He does his own books and I will be doing his QuickBooks Check-up at at year-end so preparing the return and helping him plan ahead is all he needs. Here's the job post (contact info is only visible to logged-on

IRS Wants Your QuickBooks Data? Use the new QuickBooks 2012 "Period Copy" to Clip the Data File

2011-10-07T20:50:00.000-07:00

Finally! You can make a copy of your QuickBooks data for IRS and other audits that only includes the transactions for the period of time that the audit covers. Starting with version 2012 you can use the new "Period Copy" function to make an exact copy of your data. For step-by-step instructions and screen shots check out this great article, QuickBooks 2012 Condense and Period Copy from Charlie

Intuit [used to offer] FREE File Conversions for New QuickBooks for Mac Clients

2011-10-07T12:19:00.000-07:00

Rohini Venkatraman says: October 7, 2011 at 1:14 pm As it turns out, we ended the test program this morning. We’ll let you know if anything changes. Do you know that Intuit is converting files for FREE for QuickBooks for Mac 2012 users? That's right: FREE. But keep this in mind (quoted directly from Intuit's Switch to Mac page): "The vast majority of transaction information converts

FREE 60-mn Consultation with an Intuit QuickBooks for Mac Expert (When You Purchase QuickBooks for Mac 2012)

2011-10-07T10:10:00.000-07:00

That's right-one of the new features of QuickBooks for Mac 2012 is a FREE 60-minute consultation with a an Intuit QB/Mac expert*It's just one phone session, but it can be up to 60 minutes and it will give you a head start on setting up or using QuickBooks for Mac 2012. Also-do you know that Intuit will convert your file for free? That's right - QuickBooks for Mac 2012 customers now get a FREE

Link to FREE Trial Version of QuickBooks for Mac

2011-10-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to the free trial version for QuickBooks for Mac. You can re-download the files again for at least 3 years free of charge. The trial version works for 30 days.

QuickBooks Product Comparison Chart - 2012

2011-10-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

The 2012 QuickBooks Family Guide is out. This is the Guide that comes out every year showing how the PC Desktop products compare with the Online and Mac products. NEW! for Mac users, get off on the right foot with a Free 60 minute phone session with an Intuit QuickBooks expert* People ask me about the online version of QuickBooks and this is what I say: If the business has less than 30

Download FREE QuickBooks for Windows 2010 Accountant - Trial Edition

2011-09-30T11:02:00.000-07:00

Consultants will note that this year QuickBooks for Mac has a free trial edition, but there is no free trial for 2012 QuickBooks for Windows. Us consultants sometimes need one-time "bridge" software to convert our customer's data files across platforms, or to stabilize corrupt files in preparation for conversions or upgrades. The only QuickBooks for Windows FREE Trial is 2010 Accountant Edition.

In Seattle: Intuit's Annual "What's new in QuickBooks 2012 For You and Your Clients"

2011-09-29T07:58:00.000-07:00

Nov 1, 2011, 11:30-3:00 Dessert/Happy Hours 3:00-6:00 Red Lion of Bellevue, WA $55/$45 (Includes lunch, dessert, and parking) $65/door CPE 3.0 Hrs If you live in Seattle you are lucky to be one of only a few local training sources for Intuit Academy's annual training. Join your peers to learn what's new in QuickBooks® 2012, see the new time saving features for you and your clients, and find

QuickBooks for Mac: 3 keyboard shortcuts to speed up your data-entry

2011-09-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

QuickBooks for Mac has 3 great keyboard shortcuts that will really speed up your data-entry: (1) Items: Shift-Command-I (2) Employees:Shift-Command-E (3) Vendors: Shift-Command-V Here is how the shortcuts look as seen from the QuickBooks for Mac"Lists" menu: Keyboard shortcuts save time-tons of it. Every time you reach over, or down, to your mouse or trackpad or whatever you use, you lose

Exhibitor and Event Sponsor Information

2011-09-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Nov 1, 2011 Intuit's "What's New in QuickBooks For You and Your Clients" at the Red Lion Hotel in Bellevue, WA Program Guide Advertisement Rates • Full page (color): $1,750 (SOLD) • Full page (black and white): $1500 • 1/2 page (color): $750 • 1/2 page (black and white):$500 (SOLD) • 1/4 page (color): $500 • 1/4 page (black and white): $350 Exhibitor Rates • Double 6' Table Package, placements

Intuit's Annual Training: "What's New in QuickBooks® 2012 For You and Your Clients"

2011-09-23T05:57:00.000-07:00

Nov 1, 2011, 11:30-3:00 Dessert/Happy Hours 3:00-6:00 Red Lion of Bellevue, WA $45/$35 (Includes lunch, dessert, and parking) CPE 3.0 Hrs Materials brought to you by the Intuit Academy, organized by the QuickBooks® meetup groups in Bellevue and Seattle, WA. $4000 in Give-aways: 1-year ProAdvisor Membership ($499), 1 QuickBooks Premier Accountant ($399), QuickBooks Enterprise 5-User ($3000),