Craig's Landscape and Design sample company
Watch the video tutorials and explore the Craig's Landscape and Design sample company file as explained in the QuickBooks Online (QBO) Orientation page, take a few minutes to reflect on the pros and cons of the desktop and online versions of QuickBooks. Write your answers in complete sentences and proofread your answers for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Write a minimum of 3 sentences for each question.
Compare each of the following areas of in the desktop and online version and answer the following questions:
Compare the navigation methods used in the desktop and online versions. How were the versions similar? How were the versions different? Did you notice any advantages or disadvantages in the two versions? Give specific examples to support your thoughts.
Compare working with the Chart of Accounts. How were the versions similar? How were the versions different? Did you notice any advantages or disadvantages in the two versions? Give at least 3 specific examples to support your thoughts.
Compare the steps to add a customer or vendor or to set up an item. How were the versions similar? How were the versions different? Did you notice any advantages or disadvantages in the two versions? Give at least 3 specific examples to support your thoughts.
Compare the process to reconcile a bank or credit card account. How were the versions similar? How were the versions different? Did you notice any advantages or disadvantages in the two versions? Give at least 3 specific examples to support your thoughts.
Compare the reports. Were the same types of reports available? Were they easier or harder to create or modify?
What type of business would be more likely to use QBO? What type of business would be more likely to use the desktop version of QuickBooks? Give an example of each.
Which version of the software did you like the best? (There is no right answer to this question!) Overall, list one advantage and one disadvantage for each version of QuickBooks.