The R6 update for QuickBooks 2013 is now available for Canadian versions of QuickBooks. If you've selected the option for AUTOMATIC UPDATE*, you should be prompted to install the update when you open the program. If not, you can go to HELP > UPDATE QUICKBOOKS > UPDATE NOW and select GET UPDATES. The other option… Continue reading Holy Colour, Batman! QuickBooks 2013 R6 update released in Canada
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Loss of laptop real estate in QuickBooks 2013
If you don't seem to have a lot of useful 'real estate' when working on forms in QuickBooks, your computer resolution could be to blame. I personally find working on my laptop very frustrating because I have so few lines of detail on the bottom of forms. Here's what Intuit Canada says about the issue:… Continue reading Loss of laptop real estate in QuickBooks 2013
QuickBooks R5 update released in Canada (but it doesn’t fix the T4 duplicating address bug)
The R5 update for QuickBooks 2013 was released on Friday for Canadian versions of QuickBooks. If you've selected the option for automatic update, you should be prompted to install the update when you open the program. Strangely, this didn't happen for me, even though my preference is set to automatic. What I did instead is… Continue reading QuickBooks R5 update released in Canada (but it doesn’t fix the T4 duplicating address bug)
QuickBooks and the Case of the Disappearing Penny!
When I was a little girl, my dad used to buy a bag of uncirculated pennies every year and stow them in a secret hiding place in our home. Not sure what ever became of those pennies, but he sure collected a lot of them. This likely inspired my fondness for coins. I have a… Continue reading QuickBooks and the Case of the Disappearing Penny!
It’s official…I’ve been voted CANADA’S SUPERSTAR BOOKKEEPER!
http://www.c2online.ca/Home/BookkeeperSuperstarsCanada.aspx Thanks for your votes, everyone! This is an incredible honor!
It’s here! Intuit Canada announces release of QuickBooks 2013!
http://quickbooks.intuit.ca/accounting-software/compare-quickbooks-editions.jsp And if you're in the US, you can find the 2013 product link here: http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/small-business-software.jsp I was fortunate enough to be able to beta test versions from both Canada and the US this year, which I really enjoyed. There are some interesting new features, most noticeably, the overall look. Personally, I love most of the… Continue reading It’s here! Intuit Canada announces release of QuickBooks 2013!
Why doesn’t vendor discount show when I go to PAY BILLS?
This is a common annoyance affecting anyone using vendor discounts. It's an issue in Canada (not the US), and my hope is that it will be fixed in the near future! PROBLEM: When most users enter a BILL, they typically enter the information in order; in other words, the way QuickBooks guides you through entering… Continue reading Why doesn’t vendor discount show when I go to PAY BILLS?
I received a bill for GST only. How do I enter it?
Great question. And it has a very simple solution! Go to Enter Bills > Select Vendor > Fill out top portion as usual > Choose expense account (I use the one associated with the original transaction) and use G for tax code > Enter $0 for the amount > Enter the amount of the GST… Continue reading I received a bill for GST only. How do I enter it?
Why you MUST set a closing date in QuickBooks!
You're a small business owner, and you've just sent your QuickBooks data file off to your accountant to complete your tax return for the year ended June 30, 2012. For the next 12 months, your staff unknowingly make changes prior to that date - they delete a few invoices, add a few receipts, add a… Continue reading Why you MUST set a closing date in QuickBooks!
Get creative with a splash of QuickBooks account color!
Do you have more than one bank or credit card account? Have you ever entered a transaction in one of those accounts just to realize you posted it to the wrong account? Here's one way to reduce the chances of that happening. Change the account color to distinguish your accounts! Here's how to do it:… Continue reading Get creative with a splash of QuickBooks account color!
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