How to Install QuickBooks

Need help installing your new QuickBooks Desktop software? This Fiscal Foundations tutorial will assist you in doing so. Once you download QuickBooks Desktop, follow these steps to install it. You can use this video, and article, whether you’re reinstalling or installing QuickBooks for the first time.

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Build Your Business! Live Your Dream!

Our new ONLINE training course is launching by year-end!   Our mission at Fiscal Foundations has always been to “improve the success and success rate of small businesses!” Since 1994, we’ve trained business owners and bookkeeping staff in over 650 local businesses through our onsite consulting services, and several thousand more through our 1500+ member Meetup…

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MN Unemployment Audit – 1099 Independent Contractors

Just went thru another Minnesota Unemployment audit with a client. Ugh. No one wants to see the audit letter or the auditor. This auditor gave me hope by giving me explanations in plain language on how to treat 1099 independent contractors. No matter what the “contractor” is trying to convince you of. A true 1099…

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Managing Trust Accounts with QuickBooks

For lawyers and real estate agents— Managing Trust Accounts (Iolta Accounts) with QuickBooks® Attorneys and real estate agents often hold client or third party funds in trust and are responsible for tracking the receipt and dispensation of these funds. The purpose is to safeguard these funds from loss. The monies belong to the clients/third parties…

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