Two Ways to Increase the Work Area on a Check in QuickBooks Desktop
In some instances you may need to see more Expense/Item lines on a check. You can see more lines by either clicking on the “Maximize/Restore your work area” button (1) or by clicking on the “Hide/Show the ribbon” button (2). Either of these methods will allow you to see more Expense/Item lines on a check.…
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Speed up Basic Math Functions in QuickBooks Desktop
Ever have to do a bunch of math and THEN input the results into QuickBooks? It’s not very efficient and can lead to additional errors. Well, QuickBooks has you covered…they make it easy to do basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division) within certain fields. This can greatly increase your productivity, especially if you…
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Remembering Customer and Vendor Information with Notes in QuickBooks Desktop
Ever have a hard time remembering info about a Customer or Vendor? If so, QuickBooks has you covered with Notes! From the Customer or Vendor Center, simply double‑click on the Notes field (1) for the customer/vendor needing the note. Enter the note (2) and click the “OK” button (3). A Note Icon will appear next…
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Fast Way to Modify Reports in QuickBooks Desktop
Do you find yourself frequently changing report settings from the QuickBooks default settings? If so, you can save some time by having the Modify Report Screen come up prior to generating the report. This will save time as the report will only be generated once, instead of twice. To do this, click on Edit (1)…
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Organize Bank Accounts by Color in QuickBooks Desktop
Do you have more than one bank account in QuickBooks? Do you sometimes get confused between the bank accounts when writing checks? If so, QuickBooks has you covered with Account Color! From the Write Check window, select the Bank Account from the dropdown (1), click Edit in the menu bar (2), and then click Change…
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Customize Report Headers in QuickBooks Desktop
Do you ever have a need to modify the default header of a report in QuickBooks? If so, QuickBooks has you covered with the Customize Report options! From any report, click the Customize Report button (1), click on the Header/Footer tab (2), make changes to the Header section (3), and click the OK button (4).Your…
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How to Attach Vendor Files in QuickBooks Desktop
Have you ever wanted to attach a scanned/emailed bill to a vendor record? If so, QuickBooks has you covered with their attach feature! To attach a file, access the Vendor Center, double‑click on the Attach field (1) for the vendor needing the attachment, drag/drop the file into the Attachments window (2), and click the Done…
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The Top Accounting Challenges Small Businesses Face
There are many things a small business owner must focus on including keeping track of the company finances. This article from business.com highlights many of the challenges about keeping the books and how to best overcome them. Please enjoy the article and email me at scott@qbscott.com with any questions you have. Source: business.com | Re-Post…
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How to Print Multiple Reports at Once in QuickBooks Desktop
Updated January 6, 2021 Ever need to print more than one report at the same time? Unless you’re an accountant who loves looking at financial information all day long (like me), you probably want to get into QuickBooks®, do what you need to do, and get out as quickly as possible. Trust me, I love…
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