Key Rules, Tips and Shortcuts for Using Big E-Z Accounting – Online Version

Here’s a list of key rules and tips for using Big E-Z Accounting with Google Sheets:

  • In order to access your Big E-Z Accounting sheet, you must be logged into the same Gmail account you used to install and purchase your subscription.
  • Enter only in the white cells throughout the system.
  • Shaded cells have formulas and should not be modified or overwritten.
  • Enter necessary information wherever you see red text.
  • Do not change the color, delete, or rename any tabs as they are programmed in the system.
  • We highly recommend backing up your Big E-Z Accounting file to a flash drive. Click File > Download > Microsoft Excel.
  • Category and Subcategory names can only be changed in the Initial Setup Menu.
  • Use the Update Reports after making changes to the Categories, Subcategories.
  • Hover over the menu lists for helpful tips and hover over any cell with a black triangle in the upper right corner to read notes with special information.
  • To create a shortcut to be able to access your sheet from your desktop instead of having to open your Google Drive to search Big E-Z Accounting, see step-by-step instructions found in the Customization Tips.