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QuickBooks How To: Journal Entries

September 23, 2022

Did you know that QuickBooks allows its users to set up automatic entries? You can say goodbye to the days of manually entering debits and credits! Keep in mind that although automation is great, it can also be necessary to manually add a journal entry, like when you’re transferring money from one account to another. See below for step-by-step instructions on adding, deleting, and editing journal entries - for those of us that want to do things manually.

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Select “New+” and then choose “Journal Entry.” First, select the Account you need to debit or credit, and then enter the necessary amount in the correct column. Below that, you’ll select the second Account you’ll be moving money to or from, and you’ll ent

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QuickBooks: Did You Know?

August 19, 2022

There’s a reason why QuickBooks is the number one software for small to mid-size businesses - actually, there might be a few! QuickBooks is constantly evolving their platform, adding new features and updating old ones to keep up with your business and its needs. What’s so special about that? Having a program that is tailored to you and your business! Here are some of the many ways QuickBooks caters to you. 

Shortcuts

QuickBooks offers a variety of shortcuts to add ease to your bookkeeping experience. Not only can you access keyboard shortcuts at any time, but when you right-click on any window you’re working in, shortcuts will pop up for your convenience. Next time you’re working in QB, try using a new shortcut!

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5 Reasons You’ll Love QuickBooks

May 20, 2022

There’s a reason why QuickBooks is the number one accounting software for small to mid-size businesses - it just works! QuickBooks has created a variety of plans to best suit your unique business, and along the way, they add new features, update outdated ones, and find endless ways to create the best user experience. Let’s dive into just a few reasons why QuickBooks is the best accounting software to use. 

It’s cloud-based. 

You can take your bookkeeping and accounting with you anywhere and work on it anytime as long as you have a smart device. This allows for automatic synching and frequent back-ups, which cuts out some steps of manual entry. 

It’s customizable.

There are a few

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Budgeting on QuickBooks

June 18, 2021

Budgeting is just another component of running a business. Not only do you need to know where your money is coming and going, but you should have limits so you only spend within your means. Budgets encourage accountability and responsibility. QuickBooks, the number one accounting software for small to midsize businesses, makes budgeting a breeze with a built-in tool for your convenience on both the online and desktop versions of their software. Let’s get started!

QuickBooks Desktop

Once you are logged into your QBD account, go to Company > Planning & Budgeting > Set Up Budgets. From there, update the year you are budgeting for and choose your budget type. The two budget types are Profit & Loss or Balance Sheet. Normally, a Profit &

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Four Reasons to Invest in a QuickBooks Account This Year

January 15, 2021

Let’s begin the year the right way - and that starts with your bookkeeping! What kind of goals do you have for the year? What steps are you taking to make these happen? There’s a reason QuickBooks is the most used accounting software among small to mid-size businesses worldwide - they’re a fantastic resource for so many reasons! 

QB caters to many. 

Whether you’re a small business owner with three employees or thirty employees, or a self-employed entrepreneur just starting out, QuickBooks can assist you. There are various plans starting with Simple Start and moving up to Advanced. QuickBooks also offers an online version so you can access your books anywhere from anytime or Desktop, which is programmed onto the device itse

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The Many Features of QuickBooks

November 10, 2020

We could go on and on about how great of a program QuickBooks is - we are able to Set Up, Clean Up, and Keep Up with our clients’ bookkeeping thanks to the #1 accounting software for small to midsize businesses! But, why exactly is it so great? Which components make QB outshine its competitors? QuickBooks works to streamline itself so all your needs are in one place!

Accounting. 

QuickBooks will help you take control of your books! From inventory to reporting, cash flow to tracking income. QuickBooks helps make the process of accounting a breeze from A to Z. QB will share deeper insights on your finances, help you stay organized for tax time, and keep you in-the-know. 

Payments & Invoicing. 

QB Paymen

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QBO New: Add Bills/Receipts with Customized Emails

SkynarBookkeeping / August 19, 2020

In July, QuickBooks came out with some fresh features and updates to map up their game. That’s part of why we love them - they’re always looking for new ways to make the accounting experience a breeze for the user. Updates every month, handy new features, and new QB tricks are some of our favorite things! There are multiple ways to add bills and receipts to QuickBooks - Receipt Capture via SmartPhone, email receipts@quickbooks.com, upload them from your computer, or manually add them yourself. 

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QBO Shortcuts to Start Using Today

SkynarBookkeeping / August 6, 2020

At Skynar Bookkeeping, we like to work on our clients’ books the most efficient way possible - that includes using shortcuts when necessary to speed up a process. We save precious seconds not having to raise our fingertips from the keyboard! There are some simple shortcuts we suggest every QuickBooks Online user memorizes, as you’ll see they’ll come in handy as you do everyday tasks in the program. Print this out, reference it when necessary, and enjoy your increased QBO efficiency! 

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Proper QuickBooks Training is Necessary to be Effective

SkynarBookkeeping / July 23, 2020

It’s all about using the right tools, but if you’re not sure how to use the tools, it will be hard to be effective. Invest time for proper training with the right tools to be most effective. At Skynar Bookkeeping Services, we use, and trust, QuickBooks to Set Up, Clean Up, and Keep Up our clients’ books. Having proper QuickBooks training will not only help improve your overall experience, but help you better manage your books and your business.

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Why You Need Keep Up With Your Bookkeeping During Hard Times

SkynarBookkeeping / May 7, 2020

It’s more important now than ever to maintain accurate and up-to-date books for your business, whatever it may be. With the state of the economy and everyone adjusting to WFH or not working at all, it can be easy for something like bookkeeping to slip through the cracks. However, neglecting your books during a volatile economy is a sure way to lose sight of where your business is headed and how it’s holding up. To keep it simple: a good business keeps good records. 

Having the ability to pull a report at any time is one benefit to having updated books. You can evaluate the finances of your business at any given point to help make important company decisions. Do you need to cut your budget? Run a report to look at the exact numbers of your business in each area - where can

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Simple Bookkeeping Habits To Fall Into This Year

SkynarBookkeeping / February 25, 2020

Let’s make a choice not to give up on our bookkeeping this year. This is such an important practice that cannot be neglected. Starting a few simple habits now will keep your books strong, accurate, and constantly updated. Remember to remain consistent with all of these, and contact Skynar Bookkeeping for any questions regarding setting up, cleaning up, or keeping up with your bookkeeping. 

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Three Ways To Access QuickBooks When You Are On-The-Go

SkynarBookkeeping / October 16, 2019

Running a business doesn’t mean sitting in a chair 24/7. We know some days you’ll be cool, calm, and collected, while others you’ll be running around like a chicken with your head cut off. You’re up and moving, and you need your resources to be, as well. Accessing QuickBooks on-the-go is not something you need to worry about. We’ve got you covered with three recommendations on how to safely and accurately open and edit your books from anywhere, at any time.  

QuickBooks Online

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The Difference Between Quicken & QuickBooks

SkynarBookkeeping / September 26, 2019

The software programs Quicken and QuickBooks have a couple things in common, including being founded by Intuit and beginning with the word “Quick.” However, the similarities end there. Let’s discuss the differences. 

Quicken

Quicken was released in 1983 as a personal management tool for individual users. It uses the single-entry accounting method and assists with your personal accounting needs, like recording your transactions. It categorizes your expenses to show where your money goes, and has budgeting features to help you take control of your finances. There are a variety of Quicken software programs available: Starter, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business.

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Cash Flow Statements 101

SkynarBookkeeping / September 12, 2019

Let’s talk cash flow statements. When is the last time you looked at one for your company? If you’re cringing right now because you just can’t remember, it’s time to change that. Your cash flow statement, or statement of cash flows, shows you where your money is going. The money coming in, the money going out. It’s vital to know where the company’s money is going, and where it’s coming from. 

Your cash flow statement is based on cash basis accounting rather than accrual, which means you will record every time money is exchanged. Always keep in mind that your cash flow is not the same as your profit and vice versa. The relationship between the two will vary from business to business, and fluctuations will occur due to the type of business. For ex

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The Mysterious “Undeposited Funds” Account Explained

SkynarBookkeeping / September 5, 2019

If you do your own bookkeeping with QuickBooks, you may have noticed the pesky little Undeposited Funds account along the way. This account confuses people, but we promise it’s for a good purpose! If you’ve just happened to ignore this feature of QB, you’re doing yourself a disservice. 

Your Undeposited Funds account will act as a middleman between your invoices and your bank deposits. When you receive payments from invoices, they’ll be held in this temporary Undeposited Funds account until they’re deposited into your bank account. When you receive a payment, you’ll simply choose Undeposited Funds from the “Deposit to” dropdown menu, this way you know which payments need to be deposited (it should already be the default option). 

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How To Run A Quick Report On Your Vendors

SkynarBookkeeping / August 2, 2019

Let’s go through how to run a report for your vendors using the checks that have been issued to them, whether they be bill payment checks or regular checks. You can also run this kind of report on customers to see the invoices that have been created or payments, but let’s focus specifically on vendors today. You may run this report to see how much you’ve been spending or to compare costs from month to month. 

To begin , click on “Vendor Center.” On the left, select the vendor you would like a report on. Next, you’ll click “Quick Report” toward the upper right. A box will pop up to set the logistics of your report, you’ll choose your date range, and a generated report will appear. It will likely give you more results than you

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New QBO Feature Logs and Sorts Receipts

SkynarBookkeeping / June 21, 2019

Keeping track of stray receipts is messy, and logging them come tax season is time consuming. QuickBooks Online had previously allowed you to add attachments of receipts, but now it completely captures them for you with their latest feature.

New to QBO this month is a feature called Receipt Capture, and it does basically what it sounds like - it captures screenshots of your receipt. You simply snap a photo of your receipt and upload it to QBO where it will be stored digitally. Beyond that, QBO will sort your receipts into categories.

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What You Need To Know About Apps and QBO

SkynarBookkeeping / May 23, 2019

If you use QuickBooks Online (QBO), you probably know about the seemingly endless number of apps that are available for your use. You simply connect the app(s) to your QuickBooks Online account and all of your information will sync, so when you update information in one place, it’s updated everywhere else, as well.

These apps can help you with any number of things, but their main purpose is to make running your business easier. Would you like your payroll automated? There’s an app for that. Would you like your invoices to be synced to your calendar? There’s an app for that. Would you like to manage your inventory directly from your phone? Yes, there’s an app for that. Which area of your business is cau

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Three Signs It’s Time To Outsource Your Bookkeeping

SkynarBookkeeping / April 25, 2019

If your books aren’t up to snuff, it’s time to outsource. To make accurate and informed decisions on your business, it’s important to reference your bookkeeping. If they’re a mess, it means you don’t have the full story on your business. Making blind decisions is always a risk (one never worth taking!). Let’s talk about three signs it’s time to outsource.

You have a pile of receipts and papers left unrecorded, going back months.

If you have one or many folders stacked with receipts and papers from past months that haven’t been logged, it’s time to outsource. If you don’t put the time into your books, you’re neglecting your company as a result. As a business owner, it’s important to know where you stand financially, and t

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Choosing The QuickBooks Plan That Is Right For You

SkynarBookkeeping / April 18, 2019

QuickBooks is the number one accounting software used by businesses with 5.6 million users worldwide. Aside from he convenience, efficiency, and ease of using the program, they also have multiple plans to choose from so you can pick the one that’s right for your business. With differing features and purposes, each of these plans has its own benefits and not all companies should have the same plan. Four of the five plans are for managing your books, and the fifth is for the self-employed tracking their own expenses.

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New To QuickBooks This Quarter

SkynarBookkeeping / March 21, 2019

Something we love about QuickBooks is how much they appreciate their users. How do we know? They show us by staying up-to-date with new features to help make everyone’s bookkeeping quicker and easier. In case you missed it, here’s the rundown on the newest features added to QuickBooks through the first quarter of the year.

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What You Should Do To Your Books Daily, Weekly, Monthly

SkynarBookkeeping / March 12, 2019

We always say you should be paying constant attention to your books, so we decided to break it down based on what you should be doing daily, weekly, and monthly. What you do in these short periods of time can impact the overall state of your books and your knowledge of your company’s financial standing. The more often you work in your books, the less time you’ll have to spend on them come the year’s end. You’ll thank yourself come December! If not, we’re here to help.

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What’s The Buzz About QuickBooks Online?

SkynarBookkeeping / December 27, 2018

If you’re a small to midsize business, you need to be using QuickBooks Online (QBO) to manage all of your finances. QuickBooks Online makes life easier by helping you, not adding to the stress in your life. With just over 5.6 million users, it’s hard to deny it’s benefits.

So, what’s the big deal? There seem to be an endless number of efficient features in this accounting software, so we

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5 Simple Steps To Add Credit Card Transactions to an Account with Sub Accounts

SkynarBookkeeping / August 23, 2018

Adding credit card transactions to a main account that has sub accounts using multiple cards can be quite a process, but if you follow these five simple steps, you’ll be able to complete these entries without getting a headache or creating a mess of your books. 

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QBD or QBO: What’s The Difference?

SkynarBookkeeping / August 17, 2018

QuickBooks will become your business’s most valuable player. And, as something you will be using on a regular basis, it’s important it’s perfect for you. Although both Desktop and Online assist you with your books, they don’t share the same characteristics or help you in the same way. In simple terms, QuickBooks Online is the internet version of QuickBooks Desktop. But, let’s take things a step further and break down the differences. 

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The Valuable Tool Accountants Need

SkynarBookkeeping / June 21, 2018

Accountants wouldn’t benefit from QuickBooks, right? Wrong! QuickBooks is a fantastic tool for them; they have a software specifically tailored for accountants to help them do their job better, faster, and more efficiently. It’s a triple threat for accountants!

Not only will QB Online Accountant display all of your clients that are QB users, but also the clients that are not. This allows accountants to see a big picture list of their clients before diving into each more in-depth. All the client information and notes can be recorded here and easy to reach for reference. Bonus: it’s a breeze adding clients - even non-QuickBooks clients! 

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Why Use QuickBooks?

SkynarBookkeeping / June 12, 2018

Running a business is a challenge. Keeping up with your books is one moving part of running a business. This can either go incredibly smoothly or be a complete disaster. If you’d prefer the former, we strongly recommend you check out QuickBooks. Not only will QB make your bookkeeping easier, it’s also a great tool for helping you run your business. Here are several reasons why QB should be your bookkeeping software:  

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QBD Activity Shortcuts To Maximize Productivity

SkynarBookkeeping / June 6, 2018

To speed up your activity on QuickBooks Desktop, follow these simple shortcuts. They will minimize the time you spend doing tasks and will optimize your productivity! Keep this table handy until you have these memorized. Remember, if you ever need help on QuickBooks, click F1 or contact us!

Display account list/chart of accounts Ctrl + A To write a check Ctrl + W Customer center: job list display Ctrl + J Delete check, invoice, or transaction Ctrl + D Find a transaction Ctrl + F Memorize a transaction or report Ctrl + M Display a memoriz [read more]

QuickBooks Date Shortcuts You Need To Know

SkynarBookkeeping / May 16, 2018

When you’re working in QuickBooks, it’s better to work smarter, not harder. If you’re trying to find a

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Protect Your Company From Internal Fraud

SkynarBookkeeping / May 9, 2018

Bookkeeping fraud is one of the most common forms of internal fraud. When running a business, there is always the potential risk for fraud within your company’s four walls. Unfortunately, not everyone in the workforce is a trusted individual; they could access your private files and

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Move Around Easier With These QBD Shortcuts

SkynarBookkeeping / April 26, 2018

Getting around QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t have be a struggle thanks to these quick and efficient shortcuts. Next time you’re moving around in QBD, try out these simple clicks; you’ll have them memorized in no time. 

 

Activity Shortcut Next field TAB Previous field SHIFT + TAB Beginning of current field HOME End of current field END Line below in detail area Down arrow Line above in detail area Up arrow Next word in field CTRL + → Previous word in field CTRL + ←

 

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QBO Shortcuts You Need In Your Life

SkynarBookkeeping / April 18, 2018

When it comes to your books (and just about everything else), it’s best to work smarter, not harder. Finding little tips and tricks to make your bookkeeping the slightest bit easier is like a little win each time you successfully maneuver your way through. Lucky for you, QuickBooks Online is plentiful with shortcuts that make your bookkeeping just a smidge easier each time you use one! Depending on if you’re a MAC or PC user, these shortcuts will be slightly different by only a couple keys. Don’t forget that these are specific for QBO, not QuickBooks Desktop. 

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Three Common QuickBooks Mistakes Regarding Checks

SkynarBookkeeping / April 11, 2018

One thing we love about QuickBooks Desktop is there is more than one way to do things. However, we know the most efficient and productive way for entering any and all information. Today we’d like to address writing checks and share our advice for the most convenient route for you, and they will also keep your books flawless!

  1.   Set Up an Automatic Payment Schedule For Loans

QB is great for entering bills and writing checks to make loan payments each month. However, instead of going to the Enter a Bill or Write a Check windows, a more convenient route is to go to Banking, then Loan Manager, and then Set Up a New Loan. Once this is finished, click the Set Up Payment option to finalize. Now you’re on track for QB t

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Seven Best Practices For Contractors

SkynarBookkeeping / March 29, 2018

When you’re a contractor, you work on multiple projects that need different accounts and we want to make sure the chaos doesn’t turn into confusion. To make sure everything is organized and you know exactly what’s going on in each account, we compiled a list of helpful tips.

  1.      Set up your QuickBooks properly at the beginning. You will need a specialized Chart of Accounts and Items for your business. By doing this right the first time, you avoid the very time consuming task of having to clean up your books.
  2.      Invest the time, money, and energy to set up QuickBooks to properly track Direct and Indirect Constructions Costs and keep Overheard separate.
  3.      Use Estimates to your customers and Purcha
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Double Check Your Bookkeeping In These Five Ways

SkynarBookkeeping / March 8, 2018

Mistakes are likely happen in your bookkeeping, but it’s best if they don’t! We have a few common errors that can occur and how to avoid them. They’re easy to miss but also easy to fix. Sometimes it’s as easy as double-checking your entries and making sure numbers match up. When working on your books, be sure to keep your eye out for these five mistakes that can easily slip by unnoticed. 

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Customize Your Tracking On QuickBooks

SkynarBookkeeping / February 28, 2018

QuickBooks (QB) has this useful (and great) feature called “Class Tracking” that allows you track your income and expenses. We know what you’re thinking - another great feature?! QB is just too good to be true, we know, but the best part is that it is definitely, very much real. And it’s customizable! If you’re ready to go beyond account-based tracking (we recommend you do), we know just what you need.

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Six QuickBooks Feature Tips From The Skynar Team

SkynarBookkeeping / February 8, 2018

In our offices we spend our days on QuickBooks, both online and desktop. We’ve discovered different tips and tricks that help us complete our work and increase productivity due to how helpful and useful they are! These are useful not only to us, but also our clients. Take a look to see if one of these can make your QuickBooks experience the slightest bit easier!

  1. Cheryl’s favorite tool for QuickBooks desktop is control F, which is the “Find” feature. This is super convenient when wanting to find amounts, names, or items within a specific account. 
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Set Up, Clean Up, Keep Up With Us This 2018

SkynarBookkeeping / January 19, 2018

You don’t need a new year to make a change, you simply need a new day. If your 2017 accounting and bookkeeping didn’t go as smoothly as you had hoped, we have a solution – let us help you. 

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Five Common Bookkeeping Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

SkynarBookkeeping / November 16, 2017

Mistakes can happen in your books, no matter who you are. It’s important to know why your mistake happened and how they can be avoided.

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Four Online Resources All Small Businesses Should Be Using

SkynarBookkeeping / September 28, 2017

The best thing any business can do is simplify and consolidate all their work into more manageable and efficient loads. This can seem like an impossible task but there are ways to do so, and we have the answers! Why overwork yourself when there are tools for you to use that will keep you motivated and energized during the work day instead of burnt out and dragged down? Below are four online tools every small and medium-sized business should utilize for maximum productivity and efficiency - we use/have used all of them!

Expensify.com

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Top 5 New Features QuickBooks 2018 Offers

SkynarBookkeeping / September 14, 2017

Intuit has released information about the new features coming with QuickBooks 2018. The scheduled release date is September 26. Although we’re excited for all updates coming in the latest version, here are the top five we are most anxious for:

  1. Multi-Monitor Capability

The 2018 version now offers support for up to three monitors. This will allow you to move a task/report/register from your one monitor to another monitor. For example, you can have two reports open at once - one on each monitor. Or you might have an invoice on one monitor while you have a bill open on another monitor. This will be a definite enhancement to your productivity.

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Why Use QuickBooks?

SkynarBookkeeping / August 7, 2017

At Skynar Bookkeeping, we utilize QuickBooks as our preferred accounting platform for many reasons. The first being it is the best accounting software for small and mid-size businesses—it is ranked number one among all other software for small business accounting. It is user friendly and can be used for any type of business. We strive to make our clients’ business lives easier and QuickBooks helps us do so.

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