QBO has a little known feature where they roll out and beta test new features called QuickBooks Labs.  This video will show you how to access the Labs and turn on the newest beta test feature: Dark Mode.  This trend is happening on apps everywhere and QBO will not be left behind.

Another round of PPP funding has been approved, but this one has a reduction in gross revenue threshold in order to be applied for.  This video shows you how to run a report that will show your gross revenues by quarter verses the same quarter in the previous year.  This will allow you to see the percentage change (at least 25% decrease) to determine if you qualify for applying for the new round of PPP funds.  Covering both the QB desktop and QB online process, this quick video will give you what you need as the first step for determining qualification.

In a cloud environment it's sometimes hard to know where uploaded documents are saved.  Be safe, rather than sorry, and learn how to export your attached documents out of QB Online to archive them for backup.  Also, learn where the documents attached in your QuickBooks Desktop file are saved on your computer to make sure your backup is capturing that folder.

The year is almost over and that means you need to be ready for reporting requirements that start in January!  Find out what's new for 2020 including information about the 1099-NEC and the most helpful form you will need to complete your 1099s this year.  See a demonstration on how to set up 1099 tracking in both QuickBooks desktop and QuickBooks online so you can be ready for the filing season.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1099msc

This excerpt is taken from the Steering Your Business through COVID-19 series, Part 5 during which I walk business owners through the accounting issues relating to the PPP Loans granted through the CARES Act.  The video addresses how to set up the loan accounts in both QuickBooks desktop software and QuickBooks Online.