Advanced Bookkeeper Exam: 

This exam has 59 questions and tests for industry specific knowledge in the Construction, Professional Services and Retail Industries.  It also tests for knowledge of QuickBooks functions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking; as well as general accounting knowledge.

It is designed for businesses such as accounting or bookkeeping firms that hire staff bookkeepers to work on clients books or for staffing agencies that want to test an applicants QuickBooks knowledge before referring them for a position.

Basic Bookkeeper Exam:

This exam has 47 questions and tests for general knowledge of QuickBooks in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking.  It DOES NOT test for accounting knowledge.

It is designed for any business that utilizes a "data entry" bookkeeper to enter day-to-day transactions. It is highly recommended that this business have a staff accountant or CPA firm that sets-up the accounting system and procedures; reviews the data entry regularly; prepares the financials statements; and prepares payroll tax and sales tax returns.

Construction Industry:

This exam is designed for businesses that are involved with commerical or residential building. Businesses such as: General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Specialty Trades, & Real Estate Developers, etc.

Non-Profit Industry:

This exam is designed for non-profit organizations such as churchs, homeowners associations, clubs, organizations or foundations.

Professional Services Industry:

This exam is designed for businesses that provide a service and have little or no inventory. Businesses such as: architecture, accounting/bookkeeping, marketing/PR, writing, photography, engineering, medical/dental, legal, sales agents, IT, financial services, interior design, health clubs, outfitters, lodging, Real Estate Brokers, etc.

Retail Industry -  Using QuickBooks Inventory feature:

This exam is designed for businesses who sell products & use QuickBooks inventory feature to track the products. Businesses such as: art dealers, florists, health stores, gift stores, auto accessories/parts, hair salons, rental stores, repairs & maintenance shops, home furnishings, office supplies/equipment stores, etc.

Retail Industry - Not using QuickBooks Inventory feature:

This exam is designed for businesses who sell products & DO NOT use QuickBooks inventory feature to track the products. This includes businesses that use QuickBooks Point of Sale, a third party point of sale software or a cash register to track sales.