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Bookkeeping for Dummies, 3rd Edition
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Bookkeeping for Dummies, 3rd Edition

by Veechi Curtis
October 2020
Beginner
400 pages
9h 48m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 5

Working with Accounting Software

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Understanding why accounting software is key

check Putting software through its paces with some curly questions

check Getting started with minimum pain, maximum gain

check Ensuring your precious accounting data is safe

At some point when you’re learning how to drive, you’re going to have to choose a car. In the same way, when you’re figuring out how to do your books, sooner or later you’re going to have to decide what software you’re going to use.

In this chapter, I explain why accounting software is so critical to keeping business finances in order. I also explain the pros and cons of working in the cloud, and how being able to work online is key to being productive and flexible.

I also explain how to make sure you choose software that matches the job in hand, how to get your accounting system up and running, and how to look after your accounting data.

Getting into Gear

For most of us, starting a business venture represents a new beginning, not to mention some degree of personal risk. If this is where you are with your business, you need ...

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