Quickbooks(R) 2003: The Official Guide

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Summary: I expect more from Intuit
Review: This book lacks the detail that I expect for a companion book to the manuals. It is best described as an alternative to the bundled manuals but in no way superior.

Rating:
Summary: I expect more from Intuit
Review: This book lacks the detail that I expect for a companion book to the manuals. It is best described as an alternative to the bundled manuals but in no way superior.

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Summary: Clarity in Document Design
Review: This book rates with the likes of Adobe's manuals which are famous for talking about features but not giving you "How to" instructions. (At least it doesn't keep referring you to another page!)
Typical of this level of instruction writing are statements such as-"Use the Write Checks window". There is no such window normally visable. You have to go to - Banking -then choose Cheques. This is a minor example but you get the idea. The book is not "Task Orientated". Yes, there are some step by step instructions, but most of the instructions are in paragraph form and presume you know how to reach the "Write Checks window".
It has a great deal of information and could be useful if you are an intuitive person when it comes to computer programs.

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Summary: Try other titles first
Review: This book was not as helpful as I expected. It was only a little more helpful than Quickbook's on-line help feature and only briefly covered general accounting principals. I can't even find a reference to refunding a customer's credit card! I was very disappointed.