For one-semester courses in microcomputer accounting. A real-world experience with extensive hands-on material Designed for students familiar with the essentials of the accounting cycle and how it relates to business, QuickBooks (R) Desktop 2018: A Complete Course is a comprehensive instructional must have learning resource. The 17th Edition provides training using the QuickBooks Premier Accountant 2018 accounting program. This text covers using QuickBooks in a service business, a merchandising business, a sole proprietorship, and a partnership. Preparing payroll and creating a new company are also included. No prior knowledge of, or experience with computers, Microsoft (R) Windows (R), or QuickBooks (R) is required.