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Hey! I'm a small business accountant and we've been handling a ton of PPP forgiveness cases. Here's how we typically handle it in QuickBooks:When you receive the PPP loan:- Record it as a loan (not income) - Create a liability account called "PPP Loan"When you use the funds for payroll/eligible expenses:- Track everything meticulously using classes or tags for "PPP Eligible Expenses"When forgiveness is approved:1. Create a new expense account called "PPP Loan Forgiveness" or similar2. Write off the loan - Debit the PPP Loan liability account and credit the PPP Loan Forgiveness account3. This effectively zeros out the loan without affecting your income statement improperlyImportant: The timing matters! Don't record forgiveness until you actually receive official approval from the SBA. I've seen too many businesses get into trouble by counting their chickens before they hatch.The IRS has some good guidance on their website about how forgiven PPP loans interact with other COVID relief programs.

I just went through pharmacy tech training last year, so here's the fresh perspective!What nobody tells you:- The math is harder than you think - dosage calculations, concentrations, etc.- You need to memorize hundreds of drug names (brand vs generic)- The certification exam has trick questions designed to test your attention to detailMy study tips:- Use flashcards religiously for drug names- Practice math problems daily until they're second nature- Take lots of practice tests - the question style is very specific- Consider joining study groups (online or in-person)Resources that saved me:- Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review book- PTCB practice apps on my phone- YouTube channels dedicated to pharmacy tech trainingThe training is intense but totally worth it. I went from knowing nothing about pharmacy to having a stable career in about 9 months. Just be prepared to study hard - this isn't something you can wing!

As a pharmacy tech with 8 years experience, I can walk you through the main pathways:Formal Education Route:- Certificate programs (6-12 months) at community colleges or vocational schools- Associate's degree (2 years) - gives you more advancement opportunities- Look for programs accredited by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)On-the-Job Training:- Some states still allow training while working, but this is becoming less common- You'll still need to pass certification exams eventuallyKey steps regardless of path:1. Complete your state's required training hours2. Study for and pass the PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) or ExCPT3. Apply for state licensure4. Complete continuing education to maintain certificationThe field is moving toward requiring formal education, so I'd recommend at least a certificate program. The PTCB website has fantastic resources about state-specific requirements and exam preparation materials.It's a rewarding career with good job security - healthcare always needs med experts!