Your bookkeeping workflow will be smoother and faster with QuickBooks 2012 - but only if you spend more time using the program than figuring out how it works. Take control with this Missing Manual. You'll not only learn how and when to use specific features, you'll also get basic accounting advice to help you through the learning process. * Set up QuickBooks. Arrange files and preferences to suit your company's needs. * Manage your business. Track inventory, control spending, run payroll, and handle income. * Follow the money. Examine everything from customer invoices to year-end tasks. * Find key info quickly. Take advantage of QuickBooks' reports, Company Snapshot, and search tools. * Streamline your workflow. Set up the Home page and Online Banking Center to meet your requirements. * Build and monitor budgets. Learn how to keep your company financially fit. * Share your financial data. Work with your accountant more efficiently.