QuickBooks 2016: The Missing Manual: The Official Intuit Guide to QuickBooks 2016

Last week I got hired as a part time bookkeeper at a local small business that does it's accounting on QuickBooks. I have a degree in accounting, and I've used Quicken before, but never QuickBooks. So before my first day, I downloaded this manual and read all the sections appropriate to what I knew I'd be doing on this job. Even though I'd never used QuickBooks, my accounting background gave me context for the different functions, so I could understand what was going on as I read through the various descriptions of functionality.So, on my first day I was "loaded for bear" and got productive right away.My only critique is that given how large this book is, how expensive it is, and it's aim to be comprehensive, I with there were a few more screenshots during long step-by-step descriptions of procedures. It left a little too much to the imagination. Of course, if you've got QuickBooks installed and you're using this next to your computer, that shouldn't be a problem.The bottom line (accountants love bottom lines) is that this is the book I needed when I needed it.

I am a total beginner with QuickBooks. I started reading this book to learn it, but I decided to purchase the Simon Sez IT DVD-ROM to learn the basics. I am happy so far just getting into the DVD. I think this book is very in depth when learning the software. I know I will use it in the future, reading it from front to back, or looking up certain areas as reference. I understand the complaint of the other reviewer about the font being a little hard to see. I can read it but someone that's a little hard of seeing might not be able to read it as well. I think they put a lot of knowledge in this already thick book, so I' assuming that's why the font is small. The grey font is for contrast and they might not have much options for a black and white publication. I think they put a lot of time into writing this book, and being very in depth, I think it deserves a good review.

Happy with purchase. Delivery was a slower then expected. (I'm use to prime delivery)Book was in better condition then I expected.

Got this book from the library and read it cover to cover. It is so worthwhile I had to purchase it. I refer to the book often as I come across things in the QuickBooks software that I am unfamiliar with. I especially like the layout of the book- it is step by step from installing the software through logical progression of using the software. You can start at the beginning and get organized correctly from the start and then just use the index to go to any specific topic when you need help. There are examples on every page and real world scenarios that help to explain concepts. No need to sign up for a class on how to use QuickBooks. This guide does it all, and for a lot less money! Easy to understand and a great reference book to keep at or near your desk.

It was a very thorough book, but too thorough for me. I just have a simple small business and this is to hard for this old retiree to follow. I had already set up part of the program with the dvd and found some mistakes I had made on setup but could not figure out how to go back in and change without calling intuit and really did not want to be calling them every time I have a small problem. I'm going to try quick books 2016 for dummies and see if that helps.

Very helpful when you are stuck on bookkeeping stuff.

As a 25 yr plus Quicken user, I was forced by my accountant to migrate at least some of my files to QuickBooks. While I have been able to use much of my Quicken knowledge to make this change, this book has filled in the blanks extremely well. I think even my accountant is surprised.

Awesome!! Truley a missing manual. Found very good answers to questions. Illustrations are great as well. Highly recommend

This book is called "The Official Intuit Guide" for a reason, as it contains very detailed instructions and samples on how to use QuickBooks 2016 for Windows. It is also described as "The book that should have been in the box" and it really is the guide to turn to. While no CD is included for the examples, you can download them from their web site to make the book complete and try everything before you put it into practice. I have several of these guides for different topics and have never been disappointed in the detail and depth of the articles and samples.

great book, came so quick, was a little concerned that the packaging was a bit damp due to all the rain when it was delivered however the book was fine.

The hard copy is a Black and White Paper book, not as colorful as the PDF Book!!

This is a great resource. It goes step-by-step through all the different aspects of QuickBooks, and even has little learning points throughout the chapter to highlight little tips and tricks.You will likely still need someone like a QB ProAdvisor for the complicated stuff, as it is more of a "how to" manual, not a "fix problems" manual. Even so, it has wide margins so you can make whatever notes you require. So if you do require guidance, you can always record it for later reference yourself.But I would definitely recommend.

Easy to follow and make sence