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QuickBooks® and Quicken® Accounting Trained Intuit® Reps
Christine M.

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I trained Intuit reps and thousands of business owners, bookkeepers and others in QuickBooks® for 24 years, earned about 30 certifications from Intuit® in QB® desktop and QBO® including advanced and specialty areas, and taught QB® at College of Marin®. I’ve consulted in Quicken® one and off for about 24 years, especially lately.

For over 20 years, I’ve specialized in proper accounting system setup and cleanup including development of the Chart of Accounts, repair of data, files, profiles...

I trained Intuit reps and thousands of business owners, bookkeepers and others in QuickBooks® for 24 years, earned about 30 certifications from Intuit® in QB® desktop and QBO® including advanced and specialty areas, and taught QB® at College of Marin®. I’ve consulted in Quicken® one and off for about 24 years, especially lately.

For over 20 years, I’ve specialized in proper accounting system setup and cleanup including development of the Chart of Accounts, repair of data, files, profiles and QB® software, conversions/migrations, integrations, and other beginning through advanced short-term projects, and training.

I grew up in a family with small businesses, starting my first business at the age of 9 years old, earned a bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University® with courses in learning strategies, psychology, business and accounting, and graduated with distinction. I've completed an SBA® course in small business administration and extensive independent study in accounting, business, computers, and more.

My clients have been mostly small and medium businesses, accountants and bookkeepers, with some not-for-profits and trusts. Businesses have mostly been contractors, medical, dental and law offices, architects, engineers, designers, and others who needed to track income and expenses for projects, patients and cases, plus many wholesalers, distributors and retailers with inventory. I often quickly solved long-standing inventory and other issues.

Per client requests, I provide training in all areas of QB®, answering questions, solving problems, and guiding clients in how to be more self-reliant in their accounting including data entry, reconciling and reporting, offering homework suggestions when appropriate and support between scheduled sessions.

I offer a free first consultation, often including assessments, training and recommendations. Most who have taken advantage of it said it was very helpful for them.

I have day, evening and weekend availability. Call anytime.

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Education

Sonoma State University
Psychology with Learning Strategies

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  • Hourly Rate: $200
  • Rate details: Free First Consultation. Tutoring in QuickBooks, Quicken, and Intuit Enterprise Suite. Call for details.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/14/2025

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I've been fortunate to work with many people who have the set of characteristics called ADHD and to get to share in their journey as they get to know themselves including their unique assets and opportunities. I'm experienced at working with both children and adults with ADD and ADHD. I've gained this experience through Sonoma State University where I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated with distinction, and through work as an elementary school teacher's aide, a business consultant and most importantly, life. Through a special studies program at SSU, I designed and completed a community involvement project which included organizing and leading a support group of over fifty adults around the topic of ADD, and researching and presenting psychoeducational information to the group's participants. This work also gave me the opportunity to work with some teens diagnosed with ADHD, mostly in advocacy. I also have experience working as a teacher's aide years ago with elementary school children who were diagnosed with ADHD and other learning challenges -- one of the most rewarding jobs I've ever experienced! As I also have a strong interest in food and natural medicine, I've taken the opportunity to explore natural ways to support those with ADHD. Excellent studies exist on this and I thoroughly enjoy sharing about them!
Business

Business

I've worked directly with thousands of business owners to set up their business accounting and other departments. This typically starts with assisting the business owner in becoming more self-sufficient in their accounting system. Since setting up an accounting system often requires connecting many aspects of a business, my customers and I commonly work with integrating departments and setting up organizational systems that work well with the accounting system. This has given me extensive behind-the-scenes experience in accounting, computer hardware, software and networking, business plan development (including marketing plan development), sales and marketing. In the course of my work, I've had the opportunity to do some interesting things such as learn how a naturopath makes her own B-12 shots, or assist with a photo shoot. But typically my business consulting services are more focused on integrating accounting and other areas of a business. Call for details and a free first consultation.
Computer Science

Computer Science

My computer science skills and experience are in database management including creating and maintaining files and profiles using QuickBooks, Windows, Mac and other software. My education includes various computer courses including one on programming Mac computers, and one covering HTML. Most often, my computer science skills come into play when assisting people in resolving issues in order to use their everyday programs such as QuickBooks.
Cooking

Cooking

I have completed most of my premed for naturopathic medicine. At Sonoma State University, I graduated with distinction with courses in research, critical thinking, learning strategies, community involvement for people with ADHD, statistics, biology, chemistry, and other subjects. My focus was on the health of the whole person, including spiritual, neurological and other aspects of psychology (termed “transpersonal psychology). At Sonoma State, I was invited to complete two teachers’ assistantships for two lead professors, was mentored to develop my own courses in psychology, earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology, and was inducted into PsyChi, the national honor society in psychology. Independently, I deeply studied: herbs; vegetarian, vegan, raw food, gluten-free, brain healing, detox, low sugar and other diets; gardening including wild gardening (also called “foraging”); ancient ways of preserving food including fermenting such as with “forever cultures;” and other modalities, often adapting and combining them to achieve specific goals. I have worked in grocery stores’ health and body departments, observing people over just a few days making significant healing progress on chronic and severe issues after adding simple, natural remedies to their lifestyles. At the stores, my colleagues informally referred to me as “the homeopathy expert.” I think it should be noted that homeopathy is found in United States physician’s desk references. I think it should be asked: if homeopathy is a placebo, then why does it work so well on infants and animals? And why does it work so well when it costs so little, since placebos reportedly tend to work better if they cost more? I’ve used natural healing remedies myself to successfully heal from a scorpion sting, a brown recluse bite, and other conditions, sometimes harvesting and preparing the remedies I used. For many years, I’ve consulted, or as I like to say assisted people in their own research, on the subject of wellness. I would like to welcome you to call anytime
Drawing

Drawing

Quick and Easy Notetaking with Art, for Learning and Recall - One Hour I studied learning strategies at Sonoma State University where I graduated with distinction, I've learned from various books on study skills, speed reading, nature journaling and more. I've used these skills successfully for many years while continually striving to improve them. There are many ways to use icons and other art to quicken both notetaking and review of notes. One hour of improving study skills can save many hours of studying! Call anytime for a free first consultation.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I love math, have consistently received "A's" in math, and have tutored math with great success starting when I was a child tutoring other children over the summers. I worked as an elementary school teacher's aid with K through 6th grade students who were struggling the most. I've recently completed a very thorough review of K through fifth grade math, arithmetic, prealgebra, and additional math topics as a way to stay very familiar with the latest math terminology and teaching methods. I also did this to maintain a very strong foundation in math and to find additional ways of tutoring the various levels of math that I tutor.
Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting

I assist business owners in setting up their Chart of Accounts and other features of their accounting system using QuickBooks, other software or a paper accounting system. I've passed multiple accounting and bookkeeping exams with flying colors including a controller exam and multiple advanced exams as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
General Computer

General Computer

I completed courses at Sonoma State University in computing, learning strategies, and other topics related to computer tutoring as part of my bachelor's degree from the university where I graduated with distinction. I'm experienced in Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word and Excel, QuickBooks and other computer programs, and also use a Linux computer. I've built several websites incorporating Shopify, Facebook, PayPal and additional third-party software. I enjoy helping people learn computer basics, and designing complex systems incorporating various software programs. I can also help you organize, consolidate, systematize, and generally reduce your screen time. Call for a free first consultation.
Linux

Linux

I've used Linux for a few years now as my main computer for business, studies, and personal needs. I love introducing it to people and I offer a free first consultation.
Macintosh

Macintosh

I've provided Macintosh consulting, most often when someone is also getting QB for Mac services such as tutoring on setup, training and repair, which I have provided since 2002. If you are having trouble in QB for Mac, perhaps becauseit is no longer supported, I can help. I can provide tutoring on how to repair the file, walk you through it, or provide tutoring on how to get off of QB for Mac and onto a paper (or other) accounting system, thereby reducing your Mac usage and issues. Call for a free first consultation to compare QB for Mac, QB Enterprise, QBO, and even a paper system for some businesses, reducing your Mac screen time, data sharing, and dependency.
Managerial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

I've specialized in business accounting since 2002 guiding business owners in setting up their Chart of Accounts and other features of their accounting system using QuickBooks software. Rather than providing an academic focus helping students learn how to be accountants, I typically provide a practical approach assisting business owners in getting their books right while tutoring them in how to be more self-reliant in managing their books or how to monitor their books when they have hired or will be hiring a bookkeeper. Call anytime for a free first consultation.
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows

I've provided tutoring in QuickBooks for Windows since 2002. I tutor new and experienced Windows users on how to use and maintain the Windows operating system, including how to download files, backup with best practices, organize documents, solve basic issues, and more. I assist Mac users in converting to Windows, when needed, in order to use a desktop version of QuickBooks software for their businesses. I've studied Windows computers formally at Sonoma State University, and organized documents on them to coordinate with digital accounting systems and paper systems in order to streamline business practices. Call anytime for a free first consultation during which I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for reading this.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Free open source LibreOffice's word processing software, LibreOffice Writer works like Microsoft Word but without the fees and dependency on "Big Tech." It also comes with spreadsheet and other types of popular software, which are also free and open source. It's easy to transition to and use. I've used LibreOffice Writer for many years in my business, studies and other personal needs without paying for word processing, and it has served me well. I enjoy introducing other people to it. I tutor in Writer in such topics as downloading, installing, creating and developing documents, and integrating with other software. I've used Microsoft Word (MS Word) for many years in the past, been certified in it a number of times, and consult in it as well. For a free first consultation, call anytime!
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I love math, have consistently received "A's" in math, and have tutored math with great success on and off since I was a child. I graduated with distinction from Sonoma State University where I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. There, I completed a courses in algebra and learning strategies. The learning strategies course covered a variety of learning styles. Over the past few years, I've completed a thorough review of prealgebra and many other math topics as a way to maintain strong familiarity with the latest math terminology, learn new teaching methods, and to maintain a strong foundation in math in order to best help you meet your math learning goals.
QuickBooks

QuickBooks

In additional to my qualifications in QuickBooks® listed in my introduction on WyzAnt®, please find more of my qualifications below. I am well-versed in all levels of QuickBooks Online®, in all years and versions of QuickBooks desktop® for Windows® and Mac® including Pro Plus®, Premier Plus® and Enterprise Solutions®, and Intuit Enterprise Online®. As an Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor®, I was awarded approximately 30 general, advanced, and specialty certifications in QuickBooks® from Intuit®. These certifications were in QB® desktop, QBO®, or both. I've designed and led courses in QuickBooks software® for the College of Marin® and for my own company. My clients have often included general contractors, sub-contractors, property developers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and health care providers. I’ve also consulted to owners, managers and bookkeepers of many other types of businesses including many health care providers, several attorneys, and many others in QuickBooks®. I’ve routinely set up and cleaned up lists such as the Chart of Accounts, job costing processes, inventory, payroll, tax tracking (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, etc.), and more in QuickBooks®, and assisted with many migrations to and from the program. I also provide as many homework recommendations as possible in order to save time and money for my customers, and I often write detailed follow-up letters after appointments and provide additional benefits to my clients. For a free first live customized helpful consultation, call anytime!
Reading

Reading

I love reading, especially about science and medicine, and read extensively on a daily basis. I've received a grade of "A" in critical thinking at Sonoma State University, and a score of 100% on the Wyzant (R) reading proficiency test.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Customers often say that I am very organized and focused. That’s funny, because I was once diagnosed with ADHD. I studied learning strategies at Sonoma State University where I graduated with distinction. I've learned study skills including speed reading, nature journaling and more from many sources. I've used these skills successfully for many years while continually striving to improve them. I completed a community involvement course at SSU in which I organized, led and advocated for a large group of people around the topic of ADHD. There are many simple techniques to focus our learning, and to make notetaking and review faster, easier and more enjoyable. One hour of improving study skills can save many hours of studying. Call anytime for a free first consultation.

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Very Knowledgeable & Thorough Tutor

Christine did a fantastic job during our first session with her. She is obviously very knowledgeable about QuickBooks and was extremely thorough and helpful. We plan to hire her again for more tutoring sessions & recommend her to anyone else who needs assistance!

JP, 1 lesson with Christine

Highly recommend

Christine was excellent - super knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Took the time to explain things. Will definitely continue to use Christine for QuickBooks training!

Genevieve, 1 lesson with Christine

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

I am not very computer smart. She helped me understand what would probably be the best solution to correct my messed up files. She is very patient and understanding with me.

Patty, 3 lessons with Christine

Expert in Quickbooks and Tutoring

Christine is a very knowledgeable and patient tutor. She understands not only how to educate in Quickbooks but also how to help in a real world business. I have found some tutors are good at teaching on an academic basis, but not necessarily good at tutoring in real world business. Christine is great at both. She explains things very clearly and patiently. She has been very helpful in the transition of taking over a businesses accounting from another accountant. I would highly recommend her.

Michelle, 3 lessons with Christine

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE

Christine is very knowledgeable about QuickBooks and is thorough and committed to having the work done in the most efficient and correct way in order to avoid problems in the future.

Vicki, 3 lessons with Christine

Great teacher ever!

I am really enjoying to study about Quickbooks and accounting with Christine. She made every confusing matter become very easy & fun. She also very organizing , pay attention & very flexible to work with. I am so happy that I found a teacher like her. Highly recommend ! 👍

Sophie, 2 lessons with Christine
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much, Sophie! I'm glad you're finding it easy to learn with me! It is such a pleasure to work with you and I am happy to be flexible! When you need something, please just ask! :)

Quickbooks review

Christine was asked to get me back up to speed on QB desktop and QBO. She was experienced in both and pointed out the pros and cons for each. I am taking over the books for a start up company and because of her instruction was able to better choose the appropriate accounting software.

Sean, 1 lesson with Christine
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Sean! I really appreciate your comments. I'm glad to hear that the consultation helped and you were able to make progress on our project!

Knowledgeable and proficient

Christine was very patient and made sure that I understood what are goals were gong to be before we started. Looking forward to being a good student. Knowing that Christine is there to help brings me confidence.

Bruce, 2 lessons with Christine

QB lesson

I liked that she offers a free 1 hour consultation so I could decide if she was the right tutor for me. After this we did a 1.5 lesson and then I decided to continue with more. She helped me choose the best version of QB for our family company and taught me the essentials of QB. She often checks in during my lesson to make sure I am following and understanding. I like that I am learning QB customized to our business, I am not just learning general features of the software but learning how to apply them to our business.

Melissa, 1 lesson with Christine

Knowledgable and Efficient Tutor

Christine helped me clean up some of the mistakes I made in Quickbooks Online and get on a more proper accounting track. I feel more confident now that things are entered as they ought to be and customers are billed correctly. Christine was thorough, knowledgable, efficient and patient with me, which I appreciated very much.

Diane, 1 lesson with Christine
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Diane! I really appreciate it.