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Lunchtime Bookkeeping Series


Adult Education / Develop Professional and Technology Skills -
Fall 2024 Adult Programs

Bookkeeping 101: Tips and Tricks for Success

As a business owner, does just reading the word bookkeeping make you want to run and hide? You're not alone! Bookkeeping can feel intimidating, but the great news is you can DIY your bookkeeping with joy and ease, and you don't need an accounting degree to do it! This friendly, accessible workshop will explain in plain English what bookkeeping is, why it's essential, how accounting software (such as QuickBooks) makes bookkeeping easier and more accurate than a spreadsheet (or shoebox) and how proper bookkeeping helps you grow your business strategically to maximize your profits. After this workshop, you will have the guidance you need to turn towards your bookkeeping with confidence. You will get your bookkeeping questions answered and will be set up for financial success in your business.

Date: Tuesday, December 3

QuickBooks 101: The Top Ten Tips

Are you DIY-ing the bookkeeping for your business using QuickBooks Online? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that you're not using the program correctly or are you spending hours each week troubleshooting online? You're not alone! QuickBooks Online is an incredible accounting program, but it can be tricky to set up properly and it's easy to make a mistake if you don't have an accounting background. This jargon-free workshop will walk you through the top ten tips you need to follow to ensure you are using your QuickBooks account properly. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of best practices to implement for your business so that your books are pristine and provide you with a clear picture of your business' financials.

Date: Thursday, December 5

Profits 101: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

You want to run a profitable business, right? You don't want to be in the red! The Profit & Loss Statement is your guide for understanding your profits, and yet, many business owners shy away from the Profit & Loss statement because they are intimidated by the process and are unsure where to begin. The great news is, you don't need to be an accountant, or even a numbers person, to understand your profits. This friendly workshop will explain in plain English what a Profit & Loss statement is, how you put it together, how you read it, and how you use it to make more money in your business.

Date: Tuesday, December 10

Ava Vatsky

Instructor

Ava Vatsky's career in accounting began when she owned a small food business and realized her favorite part of the day was calculating how much it cost to prepare the food, rather than make the food itself. Since then she has worked full-time helping small businesses across a range of industries with their bookkeeping, money management and financial reporting needs.

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Virtual Class
Tue Dec 3, Thu Dec 5 & Tue Dec 10
12:00 - 1:00 PM

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