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QuickBooks: easy-to-use general ledger accounting software

2010-07-28

Having a neatly managed general ledger is the backbone of any financially sound and profitable business. As the centre of a business’s financial recordings the general ledger is used to record every transaction that occurs, typically via a two-column system representing debits (left) and credits (right). It’s this double entry (debit and credit) format that gives each general ledger account a “T” shape. All the financial activities of the company are pulled together and recorded within this nominal ledger, allowing for easy referencing, analysis and auditing.

In the past, general ledger accounting was a manual system. However, with the advancements made in technology, it’s now common business practice for the data to be stored in an electronic format. Prior to this, businesses often incurred great expense by outsourcing their accounting to professionals who charged exorbitant fees and provided minimal recording and reporting. The computerisation of the general ledger has given way to an ease of entry, reduced resource expenditure and detailed, efficient reporting.

QuickBooks offers a range of accounting and business software solutions to suit any company model; whether small, medium or large. Contact us for more information, or browse our available general ledger accounting software: QuickBooks SimpleStart, QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier.

General ledger management made easy

Over 50 000 South African’s use QuickBooks general ledger accounting software on a daily basis to manage their organisation’s or business’s finances. Furthermore, this software is considered the number one best-selling general ledger software in the world. QuickBooks offers a comprehensive solution, which also provides added value with telephone and Internet support, onsite support and installation – as well as training courses and seminars.

Below are the three main general ledger software options available through QuickBooks:

  • QuickBooks SimpleStart is the simplest way to keep up to date with your business’s finances. This package can help you to take care of the core accounting tasks. QuickBooks SimpleStart facilitates: the generation of invoices and quotes, batch delivery of invoices, quotes and reminders via email, reports tracking sales, expenses and profits – and of course printing of statements.
     
  • QuickBooks Pro contains all of the features of QuickBooks SimpleStart with added benefits that make it the ideal general ledger account-keeping solution for consultants, contractors and small-to-medium businesses.
     
  • QuickBooks Premier is the leading general ledger solution for growing enterprises. QuickBooks Premier contains all of the features of QuickBooks Pro with added features such as cash flow forecasting and remote access that makes this the most comprehensive accounting solution on the market.

QuickBooks general ledger and business software solutions

Contact us for advice on which type of general ledger accounting software best suits your business. QuickBooks SimpleStart, QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier will ensure that your finances can be recorded and examined with ease.

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QuickBooks SimpleStart - for new and home based business

QuickBooks SimpleStart - for new and home based business

All the essential tools for new and home based businesses.
The simplest way to manage and track money going in and out of your business.
QuickBooks SimpleStart, Accounting Software
It’s easy to manage sales, expenses and customers when you do your company’s books with SimpleStart. SimpleStart has been designed specifically to address small business needs and help them through their first start-up year which is the most critical year. SimpleStart takes less than 15 minutes to set up and with the easy interactive audio tutorials; you are taken through each step of setting up your company.
QuickBooks Pro - manage your business accounts simply and easily

QuickBooks Pro - manage your business accounts simply and easily

Fast and easy financial management for small businesses.
Manage your business accounts simply and easily.
QuickBooks Pro, Accounting Software
All the features of QuickBooks SimpleStart with advanced tools and customisation options to help boost efficiency and improve organisation.
 
 
QuickBooks Premier - fast and easy advanced accounting

QuickBooks Premier - fast and easy advanced accounting

The fastest, most complete way to manage small business finance.
Fast and easy advanced accounting.
QuickBooks Premier, Accounting Software
The next step up from QuickBooks pro, this comprehensive tool meets more specialised needs and gives greater insight to your client's business.
 
 
Quick Payroll - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quick Payroll - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quickest and easiest way to manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs.
Quick Payroll is designed to meet the fast growing needs of dynamic South African SMEs.
QuickBooks Payroll, Payroll Software

It simply manages all aspects regarding payroll, including payroll calculations, leave registers, report writing, tax year-end, and more. Quick Payroll interfaces seamlessly with QuickBooks accounting software, which means your general ledger journals will automatically update.

Our solution automatically provides new tax law or statutory upgrades as they arise, keeping you on the payroll cutting edge. What is more, our Quick Payroll is so flexible; it can be used in any industry sector, injecting value into your company, employee and client relations across the board.

Quick Payroll Lite - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quick Payroll Lite - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quickest and easiest way to manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs.
QuickBooks Payroll Lite, Payroll Software

Quick Payroll Lite is designed to meet the fast growing needs of dynamic South African SMEs. It simply manages all aspects regarding payroll, including payroll calculations, leave registers, report writing, tax year-end, and more. Quick Payroll Lite interfaces seamlessly with QuickBooks accounting software, which means your general ledger journals will automatically update.

Our solution automatically provides new tax law or statutory upgrades as they arise, keeping you on the payroll cutting edge. What is more, our Quick Payroll Lite is so flexible; it can be used in any industry sector, injecting value into your company, employee and client relations across the board.

Quick Payroll Startup - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quick Payroll Startup - for all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quickest and easiest way to manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs.
QuickBooks Payroll Startup, Payroll Software

Quick Payroll Startup is designed to meet the fast growing needs of dynamic South African SMEs. It simply manages all aspects regarding payroll, including payroll calculations, leave registers, report writing, tax year-end, and more. Quick Payroll Startup interfaces seamlessly with QuickBooks accounting software, which means your general ledger journals will automatically update.

Our solution automatically provides new tax law or statutory upgrades as they arise, keeping you on the payroll cutting edge. What is more, our Quick Payroll Startup is so flexible; it can be used in any industry sector, injecting value into your company, employee and client relations across the board.

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