Sage Line 50 2007 in easy steps

Whether you're new to the latest version of the popular Sage Line 50 accounting software or an experienced user upgrading to version 2007, this book is a must. This title not only covers all the regular accounting modules but also the navigation bars and process dashboard interfaces recently introduced, plus the all new Report Designer unique to Line 50 2007. A handy source of information that will save you valuable time, Sage Line 50 2007 in easy steps is the perfect companion to help you keep accurate computerised accounts.

Using a friendly, informative approach this book first introduces Sage Line 50 to new users before showing the steps necessary to 'get started'. Once familiar with the 2007 Sage desktop views, it guides you through the process of setting up program defaults using the revised Configuration Editor and outlines the information you need to have to hand to speed up data entry and use of the program. The text is supported by a host of checklists and handy tips. Illustrated by a wealth of examples throughout, there are also useful reminders to assist both new and regular users of the program. Sage Line 50 2007 in easy steps is an excellent source of reference and as such it's ideal for the beginner. A total of fifteen chapters take you through every aspect of keeping computerised accounts, from setting up records and producing invoices to generating reports that will help you keep up-to-date accounts. You are also shown how to generate a VAT return, run month- and year-end procedures and use the reporting features to keep your business running smoothly. Furthermore, you are taken through the maintenance procedure for correcting data entry errors and even reminded how to make those all important data backups. For existing Sage Line 50 users, the Report Designer chapter even shows you how to import your current reports into the new 2007 report format. A real 'must have' for all Sage Line 50 2007 users.

Gillian Gilert is not only a successful author on Sage software but also presents courses on her specialist subject, computerised accounts, for the West Yorkshire Enterprise Agency. A lecturer in computing in her 'spare time', Gillian has a busy schedule as a company director along with her partner Bill and is a member of the Institute of Business Advisors, providing specialist IT advice throughout her native Yorkshire.

1. Getting Started
   • Introduction
   • Starting Sage Line 50
   • Sage Line 50 Desktop Views
   • Settings
   • Company Preferences
   • Currency & the Euro
   • Customer & Supplier Defaults
   • Finance Rates
2. The Customer Ledger
   • Keeping a Financial System
   • The Customers Toolbar
   • Creating Customer Records
   • Price List
   • Batch Customer Invoice
   • Batch Customer Credit Note
   • Debtors Analysis
   • Credit Charges
   • Disputed Invoices
   • Customer Reports & Modem
   • Customer Letters and Labels
   • The Customer Statement
3. The Supplier Ledger
   • The Supplier Toolbar
   • Creating Supplier Records
   • Using Search
   • Supplier Activity
   • Supplier Aged Balance
   • Recording Supplier Invoices
   • Supplier Credit Notes
   • Supplier Letters and Labels
   • Supplier Reports
4. The Nominal Ledger
   • The Nominal Toolbar
   • The Nominal Ledger
   • Nominal Records
   • Viewing Nominal Transactions
   • The Journal
   • Making a Journal Entry
   • Setting up Prepayments
   • Setting up Accruals
   • The Chart of Accounts
   • Nominal Reports
5. The Bank
   • The Bank Toolbar
   • Bank Accounts
   • Bank, Cash & Credit Accounts
   • Recording Bank Payments
   • Supplier Invoice Payments
   • Batch Purchase Payments
   • Bank Receipts
   • Recording Customer Receipts
   • Bank Transfers
   • Recurring Entries
   • Generating Cheques
   • The Bank Statement
   • Bank Account Reconciliation
   • Bank Reports
6. Products
   • The Products Toolbar
   • The Product Record
   • Product Defaults
   • Using Search
   • Bill of Materials
   • Viewing Transactions
   • Product Activity
   • Product Adjustments
   • Product Transfers
   • Product Reports
7. Invoices
   • The Invoicing Toolbar
   • Invoicing
   • The Product Invoice
   • Printing an Invoice
   • The Service Invoice
   • The Skeleton Invoice
   • Product Credit Note
   • Process Recurring Transactions
   • Updating your Ledgers
   • Printing for Batch Invoicing
   • Producing Reports
8. Processing Sales Orders
   • Sales Order Processing Toolbar
   • The Sales Order
   • Allocating Stock
   • Despatching Sales Orders
   • Amending & Printing Sales Orders
   • Sales Orders Reports
9. Purchase Orders
   • The PO Processing Toolbar
   • Creating a Purchase Order
   • Placing Orders 'on order'
   • Recording Deliveries
   • Processing Purchases Manually
   • Recording Deliveries Manually
   • Printing Batched Orders
   • Purchase Order Reports
10. Financials
    • The Financials Toolbar
    • The Audit Trail
    • The Trial Balance
    • Profit and Loss Report
    • The Balance Sheet
    • Quick Ratio Report
    • The Budget Report
    • The Prior Year Report
    • The VAT Return
    • Financial Reports
11. Fixed Assets
    • The Fixed Assets Toolbar
    • Recording your Fixed Assets
    • Fixed Asset Depreciation
    • Depreciation and Valuation
12. The Report Designer
    • The New Report Designer
    • Creating a New Report
    • Modifying an Existing Report
13. Opening Balances
    • Introduction
    • Standard VAT - O/B
    • VAT Cash Accounting - O/B
    • Clearing Opening Balances
    • Entering Balances Mid-Year
    • Nominal Ledger & Bank A/c
    • Product Opening Balances
14. Data Management
    • Backing Up Data
    • Restoring Data
    • Changing Global Values
    • Importing Data
    • File Maintenance
    • Write Off, Refund & Return
    • Posting Contra Entries
    • Run Period End Functions
    • Clearing Audit Trail and Stock
15. The Task Manager
    • Features of the Tasks Option
    • The Task Manager Desktop
    • Setting Up a To Do Task
    • Recording a New Bill
    • Paying a Bill
    • Accounts Due
    • Account Status
    • The Recurring Option
    • Stock Option
    • Invoices Option
    • Sales Order Processing
    • Purchase Order Processing
    • The Company Stack