Quickbooks

/ˈkwɪkˌbʊks/ noun

Definition

A popular accounting software package designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage finances and bookkeeping.

Etymology

Compound of 'quick' (Old English 'cwicu' meaning 'alive, fast') and 'books' (referring to account ledgers). Created as a brand name emphasizing fast, efficient bookkeeping.

Kelly Says

QuickBooks revolutionized small business accounting by making bookkeeping accessible to non-accountants. The name perfectly captures the software's promise: turning the traditionally slow, complex world of accounting into something quick and manageable.

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