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Timmy2
Apr 2, 2021 12:13 AM UTC
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data files

Hello,

 I am learning to use QuickBooks with the hope of becoming more appealing to employers. I have started researching the QuickBooks desktop option. Now I feel like I am reading and memorizing the steps and sections, but I do not have any data to apply the knowledge to. I see a sample company (Green Tree Landscapes) and its answer key, but that is geared towards QuickBooks online. where can I find the desktop equivalent source data to create a company from ground up using the information available on Intuit? 

thank you

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
Apr 2, 2021 6:11 AM UTC

You may utilize the sample file available in QB Desktop trial license.

 

JamesM4
Apr 2, 2021 2:12 PM UTC

Hi Timmy. It's great you're looking to sharpen your skills so you can become more appealing to employers. QuickBooks is an easy-to-use program that makes it simple for business owners to bring their financials into focus. Since you'd like to apply what you've learned, I recommend exploring the free version of QuickBooks Desktop. You can learn more about downloading it using this link here. Give this a try and let me know how you make out. I'll be one message away. 

Timmy2Author
Apr 4, 2021 7:16 PM UTC

Hi, 

Thank you for responding, I have downloaded the free trial, and I have started using it. the issue is the data necessary to use the software. I started to create a company but I want a realistic company with real world transactions. Intuit has a case sample for the online version of quickbooks, but none for the desktop version. I was hoping to see one or learn how to get access to one of the sample company. just so I can practice each section, like add new customers, payments etc. It is hard to create all these transactions while learning to use the software

JamesM4
Apr 5, 2021 7:01 PM UTC

Congrats on downloading the free trial. Once you've opened the file, you'll get a prompt to Open a Sample File. I encourage you to click on that option and here's a screenshot for visual reference:

 

 

Let me know if you have other questions. I'm here to help. 

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