QuickBooks Online (USA) - Complete Course

Name: QuickBooks Online (USA) - Complete Course
Rating: 4.3 (4 reviews)

Master QuickBooks Online (USA) with Real Client Data — From Beginner to Advanced

Created byRameez Hussain

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

Create and set up QuickBooks Online Accountant account (free version)
Understand and manage U.S. chart of accounts
Import data: products, services, customers, vendors, and opening balances
Set up and manage U.S. Sales Tax, including state-specific taxes
Record income from platforms like DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub
Record purchases, credits, bills, and closing stock
Understand and manage ADP Payroll entries (FUTA, SUTA, Social Security, Medicare etc)
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliation
Generate profit & loss, cash flow, and management reports

Course content

15 sections • 51 lectures • 10h 37m total length

Free Signup to QuickBooks Online Accountant3:13
Learn how to sign up for a free QuickBooks Online Accountant account. This is a crucial first step for anyone who wants to manage client books or get hands-on practice.
QuickBooks Tour22:43
Take a detailed tour of the QuickBooks Online interface. This will help you navigate the software with confidence and understand the location and function of all the key features.

How to Import Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks12:45
Understand the core concept of the Chart of Accounts and learn how to create a structured financial framework for any business.
Add Accounts Manually1:58
Learn the step-by-step process of adding new accounts to your Chart of Accounts manually, ensuring you can customize it for any business need.
Import Product and Services11:47
Discover how to efficiently import your entire list of products and services into QuickBooks using a single file.
Import Vendors3:13
Learn the best practices for importing your list of vendors to streamline your Accounts Payable process.
Import Customers3:15
Master the technique of importing your customer list to organize your data and manage your Accounts Receivable smoothly.

Import opening Balances16:48
Learn how to correctly import your company's opening balances to ensure an accurate start to your financial records in QuickBooks.
Reconcile Opening Balances19:16
This lecture teaches you how to reconcile your opening balances with your bank statements to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Adjustment of opening Balances16:36
Understand how to identify and make necessary adjustments to your opening balances to correct any discrepancies.

US Sales Tax20:33
Get a solid understanding of the fundamentals of US Sales Tax and how it varies by state and locality.
Sales Tax on Food in Ohio6:11
This specific lecture will provide a deep dive into the rules and calculations for sales tax on food items in Ohio.
Sales Tax Setup3:29
Learn how to correctly set up sales tax rates and agencies within QuickBooks for accurate and automated tax calculations.

Introduction to Sales23:00
Understand the basic principles and workflows for recording sales transactions in a business.
Record DoorDash Sales42:57
Learn the proper method for recording sales and associated fees from the DoorDash platform.
Record UberEats Sales27:21
This lecture will guide you through the process of correctly recording sales and expenses from UberEats.
Record GrubHub Sales15:03
Master the steps for recording sales from the GrubHub platform and handling their specific transaction details.
Record Cash and Online Sales30:39
Learn to record both cash and various online sales transactions to ensure all income is captured accurately.

Requirements

No prior QuickBooks experience needed
Basic understanding of accounting is helpful but not mandatory
A laptop and internet connection

Description

Are you a freelancer or accounting professional working with U.S. clients and looking to master QuickBooks Online (QBO)? This comprehensive course is specifically designed to teach you the real-world application of QuickBooks Online in the USA market, covering everything from basic setup to advanced payroll, taxes, and reporting.

You’ll start by learning how to create a free QBO Accountant account, take a full tour of the software, and then dive into setting up your Chart of Accounts, importing vendors, customers, products/services, and opening balances.

From there, you’ll master practical processes like bank reconciliation, POS reports, sales through platforms like DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub, as well as purchase entries, credit notes, and stock adjustments.

A dedicated section walks you through U.S. payroll taxes, including ADP payroll, Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, SUTA, Local Income Tax (Elyria), and Federal & Ohio SIT. You’ll learn how to input and reconcile payroll entries correctly.

Finally, the course will guide you through month-end adjustments, financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), and how to generate management-level reporting for clients or internal use.

By the end of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to manage U.S.-based QuickBooks Online accounts for your freelancing career or job.

Who this course is for:

Freelancers and small business owners in the USA
Accountants & bookkeepers handling U.S.-based clients
Students studying U.S. accounting or QuickBooks
QuickBooks beginners looking to specialize in U.S. version
Professionals managing restaurants or food delivery businesses

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 26min

Setting Up Your QuickBooks5 lectures • 33min

Opening Balances Setup3 lectures • 53min

Bank Setup2 lectures • 22min

Sales Tax in QuickBooks3 lectures • 30min

Point of Sale Reports1 lecture • 16min

Sales Recording5 lectures • 2hr 19min

Purchase Transactions3 lectures • 31min

Inventory and Bills2 lectures • 10min

Loans and Fixed Assets2 lectures • 15min

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