Course Outline

Introduction to GnuCash

  • Overview of GnuCash capabilities and supported platforms
  • Key accounting concepts: double-entry, accrual, and cash basis
  • Installing GnuCash and setting up the initial environment

Configuring Business Accounts

  • Creating a new company file and chart of accounts
  • Setting up bank, expense, income, and liability accounts
  • Using account hierarchies and subaccounts for departments or projects

Managing Transactions

  • Recording income and expenses
  • Scheduling recurring transactions (e.g., rent, utilities, subscriptions)
  • Using split transactions for complex entries

Accounts Receivable and Customer Management

  • Setting up customer profiles
  • Issuing invoices and applying VAT/GST
  • Tracking customer payments and outstanding balances

Accounts Payable and Vendor Management

  • Registering vendors and managing supplier data
  • Recording bills and expenses
  • Processing payments and reconciling vendor accounts

Employee and Payroll Tracking

  • Setting up employee-related expense tracking
  • Managing payroll transactions manually or through import
  • Tracking benefits and reimbursements

Data Integration and Imports

  • Importing QIF, OFX, and CSV data from banks or financial software
  • Syncing with online banking and external systems
  • Using batch import/export for large data sets

Financial Reporting and Budgeting

  • Generating income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
  • Building customized financial reports with filters and categories
  • Creating and managing annual budgets

Backup, Security, and Data Management

  • Backing up and restoring GnuCash data files
  • Managing user access and password protection
  • Integrating cloud storage or WebDAV for remote access

Best Practices and Troubleshooting

  • Optimizing workflow and automation in GnuCash
  • Reconciling discrepancies and fixing common errors
  • Recommended backup and record-keeping practices

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of basic accounting concepts
  • Experience managing small business finances or bookkeeping tasks
  • Familiarity with spreadsheets or financial software

Audience

  • Accountants
  • Bookkeepers
  • Small and medium business owners
  • Finance administrators
 7 Hours

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