Winston County Extension Announces Upcoming Farm Accounting Classes

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is announcing three introductory accounting
classes for farms, ranches and other agri-businesses. While it is designed for agribusiness, any business owner or individual is welcome to attend.  The classes meet on Monday, March 24, 2014, at the Traders and Farmers Bank, Bernice Hilton Walker Building, upstairs room, in Double Springs.

There will be three different types of record-keeping classes taught. There is a $5 fee for each class payable at the door. Pre-registration is required due to a limit of 10 people per class.

Handwritten Books —using paper ledger sheets for entry of sales income and expenses.  This is a 2 hour class with workbook.  This class will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Excel Spreadsheets—using Excel software for entry of sales income and expenses.  This is a 2 hour class using Extension-provided laptop computers.   This class will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

QuickBooks—Class 1—using 2014 QuickBooks Pro software for entry of sales income and expenses.  Three different QuickBooks classes will be offered in 2014. This is a 3 hour introductory class using Extension provided laptop computers.  This session will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The class instructor will be Robert Page, Extension Economist, CPA, and QuickBooks Pro-Advisor.  For more information or to pre-register, please call (205) 489-5376.