Cloud-Based Accounting with QuickBooks Online
ABOUT THIS COURSE
COURSE OVERVIEW
Step into the future of accounting with our hands-on course in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Designed for beginners and
intermediate users, this programme equips participants with practical skills in cloud-based accounting—from company
setup and transaction recording to financial reporting and automation. Learn to manage your business finances efficiently
and securely using one of the world’s leading accounting platforms.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand cloud-based accounting fundamentals.
• Set up a company file in QuickBooks Online.
• Manage customers, vendors, products, and services.
• Record financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments).
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Generate and interpret financial reports.
• Customize and troubleshoot within QuickBooks Online.
COURSE CONTENT
Understanding Cloud-Based Accounting
• Definition and benefits
• Security and cost considerations
• Comparison with desktop accounting
Introduction to QuickBooks Online
• Features and editions
• Interface navigation
• System requirements
Setting Up Your Company File
• Creating a company
• Chart of accounts setup
• Customizing company settings
Managing the Chart of Accounts
• Structure and classification
• Adding/editing accounts
Customers & Sales Management
• Customer setup
• Estimates, invoices, receipts
• Payment handling
Vendors & Expense Management
• Vendor setup
• Bills, expenses, payments
• Recurring expenses
Products and Services
• Inventory and non-inventory items
• Service tracking
Bank Reconciliation
• Monthly reconciliation
• Troubleshooting discrepancies
Essential Financial Reports
• Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet
• Aging reports and sales analysis
• Report customization
Data Security and Best Practices
• QBO security features
• Backup and efficiency tips
Duration
• This is a three-day (17 hours)
Mode of Delivery
• Contact lectures take place via Online or In-person.
Course Fee
• The course fee per person is GHC 2,000
Venue
• The programme comes off at RIUC
Who Should Attend
• Accounting Officers
• Finance Assistants
• Small Business Owners
• Bookkeepers
• Auditors
• Entrepreneurs
• Accounting Students
• Finance Enthusiasts
Certification
• Certificate of attendance by Rosebank International University College
