QuickBooks is designed to help businesses manage their finances easily. Here are the 10 basic functions every user should know:
Income & Expense Tracking
QuickBooks records daily income and expenses automatically by connecting to your bank and credit cards.
Invoicing
Create and send professional invoices to customers, track payments, and send reminders.
Bill Management
Enter vendor bills, track due dates, and manage accounts payable.
Financial Reporting
Generate key reports like Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
Bank Reconciliation
Match transactions in QuickBooks with your bank statements to ensure accuracy.
Payroll Processing
Pay employees, calculate taxes, and file payroll reports (with payroll add-on).
Inventory Tracking
Track stock levels, cost of goods sold (COGS), and product sales.
Tax Calculation & Preparation
Track sales tax, prepare reports, and simplify tax filing.
Budgeting
Set budgets and compare actual performance against forecasts.
Multi-User Access
Allow accountants, bookkeepers, and team members to access the system with role-based permissions.