Course Description

Solibooks Computerised Accounts course is about how to use Solibooks based on the most popular functions which you as a Solibooks operator needs to know how to use, in order to be proficient in using the software.

The learning is structured in a practical way. You are given a practical scenario assignment. There are various tasks to complete. You are given the task to do and have a go at, and then the video answer is available. It is suggested that you:

  1. Read the task
  2. Watch the video
  3. Have a go at it yourself on your own system
  4. Rewatch the video (if necessary) - to reinforce the learning

You’ll learn how to set up a Solibooks system from scratch, how to enter opening balances, post customer invoices and credit notes, post supplier bills and credit notes, pay suppliers, petty cash, prepare a VAT return, reconcile the bank, post journals, run reports amongst over things.

This is a useful course if:

  • You are thinking of working with the software,
  • You are going for jobs which have a requirement for you to be able to use this software
  • You want to put this skill on your CV, or
  • You are a bookkeeper or accountant and will be using this for clients or even
  • You run your own business and want to know how to use Solibooks for yourself.

You will be given access to SoliBooks - for 30 days (free trial).

The course materials includes the handout of the assignment task and a software booklet.

Successful completion of the course is the equivalent to being at the level of having a level 2 certificate in computerised accounts.

The course will take about 3-4 hours to complete.

Serial author and entrepreneur

Lisa Newton

Lisa Newton BA MSc FMAAT has a masters degree in Investment Management and a first class honours degree in Accounting with Marketing. She formed her first company in 2004 with £150 in the same month of graduating from City University, London UK. Lisa has never had a full time 9 to 5 job in her life. She's a serial entrepreneur and author who holds directorships in various industries including telecoms, software, hair & beauty as well as finance. She has won various awards in Business including: Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007 and in 2008 Enterprising Business Award and has been nominated and shortlisted in numerous others. In 2011 and in 2012 one of her companies won Best Accounting Franchisor Award. Lisa's books include: How to write a book in two weeks, Constant Cashflow, Make the most of your money, How to start your own bookkeeping business, Cosmic ordering with Vision Boards and Quickbooks Online The Handbook. Some of the books are in audio-format on itunes and audible. Lisa supports the charity The MS Society. A speaker, coach, consultant and an avid networker, Lisa enjoys meeting people and working on projects with like-minded individuals. In her spare time, Lisa likes traveling, dancing salsa, writing books, learning languages, meditation and cosmic ordering.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lecture 1 Preparing for the course

    • Lec 1
  • 2

    Lecture 2 Installing solibooks

    • Lec 2

  • 3

    Lecture 3 Opening SoliBooks

    • Lec 3
  • 4

    Lecture 4 Ali Action - explanation of the scenario

    • Lec 4
  • 5

    Lecture 5 Enter opening balances

    • Lec 5
  • 6

    Lecture 6 Set up fee earners

    • Lec 6
  • 7

    Lecture 7 Amend the nominal ledger

    • Lec 7
  • 8

    Lecture 8 Add new client matters

    • Lec 8
  • 9

    Lecture 9 Add new client matters

    • Lec 9
  • 10

    Lecture 10 Adding a second client matter

    • Lec 10
  • 11

    Lecture 11 Post disbursements

    • Lec 11
  • 12

    Lecture 12 Post client receipts to client ledgers

    • Lec 12
  • 13

    Lecture 13 Posting disbursements

    • Lec 13
  • 14

    Lecture 14 Report on client balances

    • Lec 14
  • 15

    Lecture 15 Add supplier details

    • Lec 15
  • 16

    Lecture 16 Post supplier bills

    • Lec 16
  • 17

    Lecture 17 Post supplier bills and credit note

    • Lec 17
  • 18

    Lecture 18 Posting Clean Sparkles supplier invoice

    • Lec 18
  • 19

    Lecture 19 Posting more supplier bills

    • Lec 19
  • 20

    Lecture 20 Entering supplier credit notes

    • Lec 20
  • 21

    Lecture 21 Entering supplier cheques

    • Lec 21
  • 22

    Lecture 22 Enter client invoices

    • Lec 22
  • 23

    Lecture 23 Invoicing clients

    • Lec 23
  • 24

    Lecture 24 Invoicing client - Karen Green

    • Lec 24
  • 25

    Lecture 25 Report showing all balances

    • Lec 25
  • 26

    Lecture 26 Trf money on client to office

    • Lec 26
  • 27

    Lecture 27 Post receipt to office bank

    • Lec 27
  • 28

    Lecture 28 Post receipt to office bank - King and Green

    • Lec 28
  • 29

    Lecture 29 Post receipt to office bank - Stone

    • Lec 29
  • 30

    Lecture 30 Reports on Client Balances

    • Lec 30
  • 31

    Lecture 31 Receipt funds into matter 1 - client account

    • Lec 31
  • 32

    Lecture 32 Open matter 2 for King

    • Lec 32
  • 33

    Lecture 33 Transfer matter 1 to matter 2

    • Lec 33
  • 34

    Lecture 34 Client balances report

    • Lec 34
  • 35

    Lecture 35 Topping up petty cash

    • Lec 35
  • 36

    Lecture 36 Entering petty cash postings

    • Lec 36
  • 37

    Lecture 37 Petty cash batch posting

    • Lec 37
  • 38

    Lecture 38 Petty cash payments

    • Lec 38
  • 39

    Lecture 39 Cleardown VAT

    • Lec 39
  • 40

    Lecture 40 VAT owed

    • Lec 40
  • 41

    Lecture 41 Pay VAT

    • Lec 41
  • 42

    Lecture 42 Reconcile the bank

    • Lec 42
  • 43

    Lecture 43 Bank rec - clearing obvious items

    • Lec 43
  • 44

    Lecture 44 Financial reporint

    • Lec 44