Mastering QuickBooks 2026 - Seventh Edition: The complete guide to small business accounting with US QuickBooks Online - Paperback

by Crystalynn Shelton (Author)

Harness AI-driven automation, streamline workflows, and apply real-world case studies to simplify modern bookkeeping

Key Features:

- Be the first to explore AI-powered QuickBooks workflows, including Intuit Assist and AI Agents

- Apply learning through real-world case studies across retail, services, and property management

- Reinforce your knowledge with a companion workbook and exclusive video tutorials on bookkeeping and financial reporting

- Free with your book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader

Book Description:

Unlock smarter, faster, and more confident bookkeeping with the new edition of the bestselling Mastering QuickBooks series - the most comprehensive guide to US QuickBooks Online. Written for small business owners, bookkeepers, accountants, and ProAdvisors, it takes you from setup and fundamentals through advanced workflows, real-world case studies, and Intuit's newest AI-powered tools.

You'll learn how to automate invoices, payments, and expense tracking with AI Agents, and how to use Intuit Assist for reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and forecasting. Expanded coverage of eCommerce integrations with Shopify, Amazon, and Square helps you simplify multi-channel sales, while updated payroll, inventory, and compliance chapters ensure you stay aligned with the latest regulations. Three in-depth case studies - retail, services, and property management show QuickBooks in action, making it easy to apply your learning to real businesses.

Whether you're new to QuickBooks or a seasoned professional, this edition will help you save time, reduce errors, and make smarter financial decisions with confidence.

What You Will Learn:

- Set up and customize QuickBooks Online before managing vendor, product, and services lists

- Automate tasks using workflow automation and advanced custom fields

- Manage payroll and 1099 contractors for compliance and efficiency

- Optimize inventory management and advanced reporting techniques

- Solve common QuickBooks issues with expert troubleshooting tips

- Integrate QuickBooks Online with e-commerce and other financial tools

Who this book is for:

The book is for small business owners, bookkeepers, and accounting students who want to learn QuickBooks Online and understand how to implement it effectively. Whether you're a bookkeeping beginner or have some experience already, this book will help you learn to use Intuit QuickBooks Online confidently.

Table of Contents

- Small-Business Bookkeeping 101

- Getting Started with QuickBooks Online

- Company File Setup

- Customizing QuickBooks for Your Business

- Managing Customer and Vendor Lists

- Managing Sales Tax

- Recording Sales Transactions in QuickBooks Online

- Customer Sales Reports in QuickBooks Online

- Recording Expenses in QuickBooks Online

- Vendor and Expenses Reports in QuickBooks Online

- Managing Bank Feeds and Reconciling Bank and Credit Card Accounts

- Managing 1099 Contractors and Introducing QuickBooks Time in QBO

- Managing Employees in QuickBooks Online

- Report Center Overview

- Business Overview and Cash Management Tools and Reports

- Closing the Books in QuickBooks Online

- Integrating E-Commerce Platforms with QuickBooks Online

- Managing Products and Services