Master GnuCash quickly and easily with our complete quick start course for small business owners, freelancers, and individuals who want to take control of their money with this powerful, free software. Are you tired of sifting through receipts, struggling with confusing spreadsheets, or paying for expensive accounting software you don’t fully use?
GnuCash is a free, powerful, and robust accounting solution, based on professional accounting principles it is known for its double-entry accounting system, which ensures balanced books, and it offers various reports and graphs to visualize financial data. It’s compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
There is no need to purchase yearly bookkeeping spreadsheets from vendors or pay for on going online accounting platform subscriptions. GnuCash supports multiple account setups, and the program offers free updates to the program regularly, which means you can use it year after year for your accounting needs with no need to purchase anything.
We understand the learning curve can be steep, but our course breaks down everything you need to know into simple, easy-to-follow lessons. We’ll guide you step-by-step from installation to generating professional financial reports for tax time.
What you’ll learn in this course:
-The Basics: Go from zero to setup, including how to install GnuCash, customize your account tree, and navigate the main window.
-Mastering Daily Transactions: Learn how to enter opening balances, manage split expenses, link documents, and reconcile your bank accounts with confidence.
-Small Business Management: Get a firm handle on Accounts Receivable (invoicing, customer billing, discounts) and Accounts Payable (vendor management, bill payments, and sales tax).
-Essential Financial Tools: Learn how to manage credit cards and payroll, and generate accurate financial reports for taxes and business analysis.
This course is designed for you if you are:
-A freelancer or sole proprietor who needs to track income and expenses.
–A small business owner looking for a free alternative to QuickBooks.
–An individual who wants to manage personal finances with professional-grade software.
–Anyone who has tried GnuCash and found it too intimidating to use.
Stop guessing about your finances. Get the skills you need to keep your books balanced and your records organized.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 42 Lessons
- 36 Weeks
- Getting Started7
- Entering Cash Transactions5
- Shared Components2
- Account Receivables9
- Accounts Payable5
- Managing Credit Card Transactions6
- Payroll Transactions4
- Taxes and Reports4