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The ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center is offering a four-night, hands-on "Introduction to QuickBooks" workshop beginning Tuesday, June 15 through Thursday, June 24 from 6-9 p.m. at the ASU Technical Center, 5504 Krueger Drive, Jonesboro.

Instructors are Linda Harvey of Jones and Company, Ltd., and Sherry Hensley of Computer Tutor, both certified QuickBooks instructors. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn the hands-on basics of this popular computerized accounting program. Each session will cover different aspects of QuickBooks. Participants should be comfortable operating a personal computer in a Windows environment.

Session I (Tuesday, June 15) will cover setting up a new company, chart of accounts, writing checks and bank reconciliation. Session II and III (Thursday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 22) details issues with inventory, adjusting and reporting inventory, invoicing, as well as accounts payable and receivables. Session IV (June 24) demonstrates how to set up information for payroll.

Each session is designed to stand alone, but attendees are encouraged to attend all four evenings to get the most from the series. Seating is limited to 20 participants. The seminars are co-sponsored by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jones and Company, Ltd., Computer Tutor and East Arkansas Planning and Development District, Downtown Jonesboro Association, First Security Bank, Liberty Bank of Arkansas and Simmons First Bank.

Registration is $75 per workshop or $225 for all four nights (a $75 savings). Jonesboro Chamber members and Downtown Jonesboro Association members pay $175 for all four nights.

To register, or for more information, contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, or e-mail asusbtdc@astate.edu. Registration can also be done online at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training.asp.