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Learn to:
• Organize financial information for your business • Pay bills and process invoices and payroll • Build a budget, manage inventory, and track expenses • Prepare taxes and generate financial reports

Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA
Author of Quicken For Dummies

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by Stephen L. Nelson, CPA, MBA (finance), MS (taxation)

QuickBooks® 2012 For Dummies®
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