How to get started with Accounting Software.

Learning accounting software can be monotonous when you don’t know how to start and which one to start with. This is why the community exists, to show you how and to guide you through. Below are the steps to take when considering learning accounting software. 

1.    Make a list: The first step to take when trying to learn a skill is to outline or make a list of everything you want to learn. Making a list is like having a compass, it gives you direction on what you want to learn. For accounting software, we have QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Peachtree, etc. It is only advisable that you outline which of them you want to learn.

2.    Be specific: As a beginner, it is tiresome and tasking to learn everything at the same time. Aside from been tasking, it often leads to confusion and information overload. To avoid this, start with learning one software at a time.

3.    Choose a platform:  The next thing to do is choose a platform that offers the software you want to learn.  They are a variety of options to choose from, such as YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Udacity, EdX, etc. Below is a list of platforms offering both free and paid tutorials for accounting software. Endeavor to go through everything and settle for the one that best suits you.

 

v YouTube

https://youtu.be/oBtU3RoFwSA  (Free)

https://youtu.be/flV54q2l2hk       (Free)

https://youtu.be/Ppp_2cl2d1Q     (Free)

https://youtu.be/w5AxGvKQmqg (Free)

https://youtu.be/n-cgT-QRQS8    (Free)

 

v Udemy

https://www.udemy.com/course/getting-to-know-quickbooks-online/learn/lecture/4831846#overview (Free)

https://www.udemy.com/share/102tE6B0sYd19aTHQ=/ (Paid)

https://www.udemy.com/share/102T7UB0sYd19aTHQ=/ (Paid)

 

v Allison

https://alison.com/course/getting-started-in-quickbooks-pro (Free)

 

 

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

–Alvin Toffler

 

Happy Learning!